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Short answer: To open a branch, a foreign corporation needs a license to do business from the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After the license is issued, the branch...
A Philippine company can be 100% foreign-owned in many sectors. The activity must not be reserved on the Foreign Investment Negative List, and domestic-market enterprises must generally meet a US$200,000...
Last updated: October 2026. To register a business name in Kenya, you apply online through the Business Registration Service (BRS) on eCitizen and pay the published fee of KES 950...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) licenses fintechs in distinct categories — Switching and Processing, Mobile Money Operator (MMO), Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP), Payment Terminal Service Provider (PTSP), Super...
Legal Personality: Upgrading to a Private Limited Company (Ltd) creates a separate legal entity, protecting your personal assets from business liabilities. Cessation Requirement: You must formally file a "Notice of...
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...
Delaware allows non-US residents to form an LLC without visiting the United States or having a US Social Security Number. You must appoint a Registered Agent with a physical address...
Choosing between PEZA and BOI depends on your location strategy; PEZA requires operating within designated ecozones, while BOI allows for more geographical flexibility. Export-oriented IT-BPM firms (exporting 60% or more...
Federal incorporation (CBCA) provides nationwide name protection but requires 25% of directors to be Canadian residents. Several provinces, including Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, have eliminated director residency requirements, making...
Every business operating in Nigeria must register with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020). A Private Limited Company (Ltd) is the usual...
The CREATE Act reduced the standard Corporate Income Tax (CIT) for foreign-owned corporations from 30% to 25%, making the Philippines more competitive within the ASEAN region. Incentives are performance-based and...
Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) may maintain a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income, whereas mainland entities face a standard 9% rate on profits exceeding 375,000 AED. Transitioning requires...
A Representative Office (RO) in Vietnam is strictly for non-profit activities such as market research, promotion, and liaison; it cannot generate direct revenue or sign commercial contracts. Licensing is governed...
The S.r.l. (Società a responsabilità limitata) is the most flexible and popular corporate structure for foreign investors entering the Italian market. An Italian Notary Public is legally required to oversee...
Most business sectors in Vietnam allow 100% foreign ownership, though certain conditional industries require local partnerships. Foreign investors must follow a dual-licensing process: first obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC),...
Labuan companies engaged in trading activities enjoy a low corporate tax rate of 3% on net audited profits, provided they meet economic substance requirements. To maintain tax benefits, entities must...
Multinational companies must establish a Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia to remain eligible for government contracts exceeding SAR 1 million. The RHQ license provides a 30-year 0% corporate income...
Liaison offices in Turkey are strictly prohibited from engaging in any commercial or revenue-generating activities. The Ministry of Industry and Technology grants initial operating permits for a maximum duration of...
Malaysia's Global Services Hub (GS-Hub) incentive taxes qualifying income at 5% (Tier 1) or 10% (Tier 2) . New companies get the rate for an initial 5 years, renewable for...
Corporate Structure: The Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD) is the standard vehicle for foreign tech headquarters, requiring at least one European Economic Area (EEA) resident director or a non-resident...
