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South Africa practices "Freedom of Testation," allowing you to distribute your assets to anyone you choose, regardless of the "forced heirship" laws in your home country. A separate South African...

New York law limits security deposits to a maximum of one month's rent, regardless of a tenant's citizenship or credit history. Landlords are prohibited from discriminating against tenants based on...

Forced Heirship applies by default: Italian law guarantees a specific portion of your estate (legittima) to your spouse, children, and parents, even if your will states otherwise. EU Regulation 650/2012...

Joint Ventures in India are primarily governed by the Indian Contract Act (1872), the Companies Act (2013), and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Enforcing non-compete clauses is legally challenging...

Interprovincial support is governed by the Interjurisdictional Support Orders (ISO) Act, which allows orders from one Canadian province to be legally recognized and enforced in another. Every Canadian province and...

The UK operates a strict liability regime for financial sanctions breaches, meaning a company can be fined even if it did not intend to break the law. Ownership and control...

Renewing a contract in Vietnam requires a formal written amendment or a new agreement to satisfy the Civil Code 2015 and Commercial Law 2005 requirements for validity. Price adjustment clauses...

Expats should maintain separate Wills for different jurisdictions to avoid probate delays and ensure compliance with local laws. Singapore governs real estate (immovable property) by the law where it is...

A foreign branch office is an extension of the head office, meaning the parent company remains fully liable for all Philippine-based debts and obligations. Minimum paid-in capital is generally USD...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Regulatory Sandbox allows foreign fintechs to test innovative products for up to six months before obtaining full operational licenses. Foreign entities must either incorporate...

The Cyprus IP Box regime provides a significant 80% tax exemption on qualifying profits, potentially lowering the effective corporate tax rate to 2.5%. Qualifying assets are strictly limited to patents...

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...

International holding companies in Ireland must comply with updated Beneficial Ownership Register (RBO) requirements, including identity verification through Personal Public Service (PPS) numbers. The 2026 regulatory landscape introduces the EU...

Non-resident heirs have 12 months from the date of death (or the date a will is probated) to file an inheritance tax return in Greece. Greek law enforces "forced heirship,"...

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...

New York law can be applied to international contracts exceeding $250,000 even if the parties and the transaction have no physical connection to the state. Under General Obligations Law §...

Interpol 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...

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...

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...

Mandatory Consideration: Uniform Rule 41A requires all litigants in the South African High Court to consider mediation before proceeding to trial, making it a standard step in cross-border disputes. Enforceability:...