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INTERPOL Red Notices: When Are They Published?
Feb 24, 2026Interpol is widely perceived as a supranational police force empowered to investigate, arrest, and pursue individuals across borders. That perception is incorrect. Interpol conducts no investigations, determines neither guilt nor...
Setting Up a Foreign-Owned Domestic Corporation in the Philippines Key Takeaways Foreign investors can successfully incorporate and operate within the Philippine market by following highly structured national and local regulations....
Navigating Divorce Proceedings in South Africa Key Takeaways Ending a marriage in South Africa involves navigating specific legal channels, from deciding on child care to dividing assets based on your...
The financial limit for filing a lawsuit in Ontario Small Claims Court is $35,000 CAD, excluding interest and court costs. Plaintiffs generally have exactly two years from the date the...
Direct execution is available for judgments from reciprocating territories like the United Kingdom, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates. Judgments from non-reciprocating territories require the creditor to file a new...
Businesses must implement mandatory opt-out mechanisms for automated decision-making and artificial intelligence profiling by 2026. Data minimization standards now strictly regulate cross-border transfers, requiring companies to prove international data sharing...
Foreign nationals and foreign corporate entities can legally act as promoters, shareholders, and directors of a Section 8 company in India. At least one director on the board must be...
Fintech companies in the Philippines are primarily regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) under the Manual of Regulations for Non-Bank Financial Institutions. Minimum capital requirements range from PHP...
Common Law Foundation: The DIFC operates under an English-language common law framework, offering international investors a familiar legal environment compared to the UAE's onshore civil law system. Investment Flexibility: Venture...
Legal Framework: South Africa governs cross-border insolvency through the Cross-Border Insolvency Act 42 of 2000, which incorporates the UNCITRAL Model Law. Mandatory Recognition: Foreign liquidators or "representatives" have no standing...
Penalty Caps: Under the Commercial Law 2005, monetary penalties for breaches are capped at 8% of the value of the breached obligation portion, unless otherwise specified in specialized laws. Arbitration...
California law strictly prohibits non-compete agreements, making them unenforceable even if your contract was signed in another country or state. To qualify as an "exempt" executive and avoid overtime requirements,...
Starting in FY2027, large non-listed companies in Singapore with annual revenue of at least S$100 million and total assets of S$50 million must file mandatory climate-related disclosures. All mandatory reporting...
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property in Turkey
Feb 24, 2026First-to-File Supremacy: Turkey operates on a first-to-file system, meaning the first entity to apply for a trademark or patent generally secures the rights, regardless of prior use by others. Mandatory...
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act 2024 targets global tech firms with "Strategic Market Status" (SMS) to prevent monopolistic behavior in the UK. Failure to comply with the...
Strict adherence to the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act is mandatory for all foreign subsidiaries operating in Nigeria. Annual compliance filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) are...
Malaysia offers a preferential corporate tax rate of 5% or 10% for companies qualifying under the Global Services Hub (GSH) incentive scheme. Eligibility requires a minimum annual operating expenditure of...
The Golden Visa investment threshold in high-demand areas like Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini is €800,000 as of 2026. Digital Nomad Visa holders can benefit from a 50% income tax...
The Netherlands remains the primary "Gateway to Europe" for UK-based firms due to the Article 23 VAT deferment license, which eliminates the need to pay import VAT upfront. Compliance with...
Victims have two years from the date of the accident to initiate a lawsuit against the at-fault driver in Ontario. Ontario uses a hybrid system where you receive immediate "no-fault"...