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How to Register a Foreign Branch Office in Thailand
Jan 26, 2026A foreign branch is not a separate legal entity; the parent company remains 100% liable for all obligations and debts incurred by the Thai branch. Most foreign branches require a...
Vietnam is a signatory to the 1958 New York Convention, meaning foreign arbitral awards are legally enforceable, provided they meet specific procedural criteria. The statute of limitations for filing a...
Corporate Tax Compliance: Free zone entities must register for UAE Corporate Tax and maintain audited financial statements to potentially qualify for a 0% tax rate. Economic Substance Requirements: Companies performing...
Commercial tenants in New York City have significantly fewer statutory protections than residential tenants, making the specific language of the lease the primary governing law. Filing for a "Yellowstone Injunction"...
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...
The Seat of arbitration is the legal jurisdiction that governs the proceedings, while the Venue is simply the physical location where hearings occur. Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation...
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...
Most Canadian provinces operate on an "opt-out" basis, meaning you are automatically included in a class action if you meet the criteria and live in the province where the case...
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in the Philippines are governed by the Civil Code and specific statutes like the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Service credits are the primary remedy for...
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...
Corporate Governance Standards for Tech Startups in Nigeria: A Legal Guide Every Nigerian startup registered as a private limited company must have at least two directors under the Companies and...
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...
Medical malpractice claims in South Africa fall under the law of delict, requiring proof of negligence, causation, and actual damages. The standard prescription period for filing a claim is generally...
Startups registered as Private Limited Companies must file annual financial statements (AOC-4) and annual returns (MGT-7) with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Failure to comply with the Companies Act, 2013,...
California mandates a minimum six-month waiting period from the date the respondent is served before a divorce can be finalized. Mediation is significantly more cost-effective, typically costing 50% to 70%...
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...
English law distinguishes between minor breaches and "repudiatory" breaches, which determine whether you can terminate the contract or merely claim damages. Claimants have a legal "duty to mitigate," meaning they...
ISTAC arbitration clauses allow commercial landlords and tenants to bypass the 2-3 year backlog in Turkish civil courts, often resolving disputes within 6 months. A valid arbitration agreement must be...
Most international NGOs in Nigeria register as Incorporated Trustees under Part F of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. Registration with the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering...
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...