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Updated October 2026. This guide covers private-sector employment under Turkish law. Collective agreements, sector regulations and individual contracts may give employees more than the statutory minimums described below. Most Turkish...
In June 2026, Turkey introduced a new tax regime offering various tax benefits to certain individuals and companies establishing themselves in the country. One of the most notable changes is...
Armenia can be a practical jurisdiction for founders who want a base in the South Caucasus, a locally managed development team, access to the Armenian and Eurasian markets, or a...
Franchising has grown as a vibrant and profitable business model in Thailand, drawing a varied range of foreign and local entrepreneurs. As Thailand's economy continues to expand strongly, especially in...
Updated September 2026 If you employ even one person in Kenya, the Employment Act, 2007 applies to you, along with a handful of related labour laws. The consequences of getting...
Table of Contents Introduction: The Existential Risks to a Business in Türkiye The Legal Framework for Corporate Sanctions When Can a Business License Be Revoked? The Core Condition: Abuse of...
Last reviewed: September 2026. This guide reflects UAE federal law and MoHRE guidance as of 2026. Figures and procedures change, so confirm current requirements with MoHRE or a qualified lawyer...
In Panama, the standard vehicle to do business or hold assets is the Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) , created under Law 32 of 1927 and registered at the Public Registry of...
Last reviewed: September 2026. Registered capital in China is no longer a vanity number on a business licence. It is a dated financial obligation with a due date, a regulator...
From July 2025, major e-commerce platforms in Vietnam (such as Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop) must withhold and declare taxes on behalf of sellers under Decree 117. For trading goods, the...
Most foreign investors operate in Vietnam through a limited liability company (LLC) or joint stock company (JSC); both are governed primarily by the Law on Enterprises 2020 and the Law...
By 2026, Texas agencies and many businesses that build, host, or support AI tools for government or consumer-facing decisions will face stricter disclosure and anti-discrimination requirements. Texas is pairing its...
For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, New York raised the estimated-tax threshold for Article 9-A corporations from $1,000 to $5,000 (Part R of Chapter 59 of...
Intellectual property (IP) in Canada is governed by a "first-to-file" system, meaning the first person to file a patent application generally has priority over earlier inventors who did not file....
Every Nigerian company must file an annual return with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to remain in "active" status. Small companies and startups with a single shareholder are now legally...
Foreign manufacturers must obtain an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) followed by an Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) to operate legally. Industrial Zones (IZs) offer established infrastructure, while Economic Zones (EZs) provide...
Malaysia is a signatory to the Madrid Protocol, allowing international brands to streamline trademark registration through a single application. Intellectual property enforcement is managed by the Intellectual Property Corporation of...
Managing Labor Inspections for BPO Companies in the Philippines The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) conducts unannounced inspections to verify compliance with General Labor Standards and Occupational Safety and...
The Philippines operates on a "first-to-file" system, meaning the first entity to register a trademark or patent secures the rights, regardless of who used or invented it first. Registering your...
Last reviewed: September 2026 Most foreign-owned companies in Thailand need a Foreign Business License (FBL) only if they plan to run an activity on the restricted lists of the Foreign...
