41 articles found for Corporate & Commercial

Universal Employment Act Coverage: Recent amendments mean the Malaysian Employment Act 1955 now covers almost all employees regardless of salary, fundamentally changing overtime, leave, and working hour policies for tech...

Key Takeaways Establishing a corporate presence in Greece for a business investment visa requires precise legal and financial structuring. A minimum capital injection of €400,000 is required for standard corporate...

New Zealand Foreign Direct Investment: 2026 Regulatory FAQ Foreign investors acquiring 25 percent or more of a New Zealand business worth over $100 million NZD must obtain consent from the...

Ireland offers a highly favorable legal framework for intellectual property holding companies, combining robust European Union protections with a competitive corporate environment. Establishing genuine economic substance in Ireland is mandatory...

Structuring Tech Joint Ventures in Nigeria: Investor FAQ Speed to market: Registering an equity joint venture with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) takes one to two weeks, but securing necessary...

India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act applies to any foreign tech startup processing data to offer goods or services to individuals in India, regardless of physical presence. Regulatory fines...

Establishing a fintech subsidiary in Singapore requires strict compliance with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Payment Services Act (PSA). Companies dealing in digital tokens or exceeding specific...

Structuring Commercial Real Estate Investments in Greece Greece recently updated its Golden Visa requirements, raising the minimum real estate investment to €800,000 in prime areas and €400,000 in remaining regions...

FEMA Compliance Checklist for Foreign Direct Investment in India Determine your route: Verify immediately whether your industry falls under the automatic route or requires prior government approval before remitting funds....

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...