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Intellectual Property Protection for Foreign Manufacturers in Vietnam Key Takeaways Protecting your intellectual property in Vietnam requires early action and a clear understanding of local regulations before you begin manufacturing....
Setting Up a VCC in Singapore: A Guide for Foreign Fund Managers Key Takeaways The Variable Capital Company (VCC) is Singapore's flagship corporate structure tailored specifically for investment funds. It...
Tech firms using Ireland as their European headquarters fall under the primary jurisdiction of the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) via the "One-Stop-Shop" mechanism. Compliance in 2026 requires more than...
Golden Power Oversight: The Italian government can veto or impose conditions on foreign investments in strategic sectors such as energy, transport, and communication. Mandatory Labor Transfers: Under Article 2112 of...
Mandatory Approval: Most foreign entities must obtain written approval from the Treasurer via FIRB before acquiring interests in Australian commercial real estate or sensitive businesses. National Interest Test: Decisions are...
Prioritize Registration: Vietnam is a "First-to-File" jurisdiction, meaning rights are generally awarded to the first person to file an application, regardless of prior use. 2026 Digital Shifts: All IP filings...
Strategic Tax Incentives: The 2026 International Headquarters Award (IHQ) offers a concessionary tax rate of 10% or lower on incremental income for qualifying corporations. Minimum Investment Requirements: Firms must commit...
Continuity of Existence: Cyprus re-domiciliation laws allow international groups to move their seat of incorporation into or out of Cyprus without liquidating the original entity. Tax Optimization: Strategic use of...
Ireland offers a competitive 6.25% effective tax rate on profits derived from qualifying intellectual property through the Knowledge Development Box (KDB). Intra-group licensing agreements must strictly adhere to OECD transfer...
Shareholder disputes in India are primarily governed by the Companies Act, 2013, with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) serving as the primary adjudicatory body. Minority shareholders holding at least...
Starting in 2025 and 2027, Singapore will mandate climate-related disclosures for both listed and large non-listed companies based on International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) frameworks. Large non-listed companies with annual...
Golden Visa holders can own 100% of a mainland (onshore) LLC in the UAE for most commercial activities without a local partner. Unlike Free Zone companies, onshore LLCs can trade...
Foreign investors must obtain an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) before applying for an Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) to legally operate. Vietnam follows a "Negative List" approach, meaning any sector not...
Foreign investors must register their business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) before commencing operations. The minimum issued share capital for any Nigerian...
International businesses are subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) if they meet specific revenue or data processing thresholds, regardless of physical presence in the United States. The 2026...
GDPR Compliance in Greece: Trends for Tech Companies
Jan 30, 2026Tech companies operating in Greece must comply with Law 4624/2019, which supplements the EU GDPR with specific local requirements for employment and criminal data. The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA)...
Mandatory Registration: Foreign data controllers targeting the Turkish market or monitoring Turkish residents must register with the VERBIS system before processing data. 2024 Reform: Recent amendments to the KVKK have...
B-BBEE is a commercial imperative for international firms seeking to participate in the South African economy, particularly for government tenders and large-scale private supply chains. Multinationals can bypass the requirement...
A Representative Office (Ufficio di Rappresentanza) is restricted to promotional activities and has no separate legal personality or tax liability in Italy. A Branch (Sede Secondaria) acts as a permanent...
Italy's "Golden Power" legislation allows the government to veto or impose conditions on foreign investments in strategic sectors, including high-tech, AI, and semiconductors. Mandatory notification to the Presidency of the...