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Introduction A person may look at the commercial registration of an establishment or company in Bahrain and assume that the names appearing in the register are the only people connected...
Yes, divorce is legal in Saudi Arabia, and both citizens and foreign residents can use it. There are three main routes. A husband can pronounce a divorce (talaq). The spouses...
Hong Kong OFC vs LPF: Which Fund Vehicle Should a Foreign Manager Choose? Start with the fund's economics: If you are raising committed capital for a closed-ended private equity, venture...
The 30% ruling (officially the expat scheme, or 30% facility) is a tax arrangement, not a separate type of employment contract. An ordinary Dutch employment contract can include an agreement...
A foreign manufacturer that sells only abroad can still face a US price-fixing lawsuit if its goods, or products containing them, reach American buyers. The Foreign Trade Antitrust Improvements Act...
Section 4 of Executive Order No. 1008 gives the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) original and exclusive jurisdiction over disputes connected with construction contracts in the Philippines, provided the parties...
When an international project in Singapore slips behind schedule, the consequences arrive quickly. Overseas contractors and foreign joint ventures can be hit with liquidated damages while their cash flow is...
Upstream disputes in Nigeria sit where two statutes meet. The Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 (AMA), signed into law on 26 May 2023, governs how the dispute is fought. The...
Private parties cannot sue at the AfCFTA: Only governments can bring cases under the AfCFTA dispute protocol. A business has two options. It can litigate in Kenya, or it can...
Should You Adjudicate or Arbitrate First? Cash Now vs. a Final Award Foreign contractors in Malaysia often ask which route to take: statutory adjudication under the Construction Industry Payment and...
Japan FEFTA Prior Notification Guide (2026): The 1% Rule, Exemptions and Deemed Exports Japan screens foreign investment under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA), and the regime reaches...
Irish courts decide disputes over Irish land. A foreign divorce decree or civil judgment cannot, on its own, change who owns the property on the Irish land register. Value decides...
Directors of an Australian subsidiary can be personally liable for debts the company incurs while insolvent under Section 588G of the Corporations Act 2001. Living overseas does not change that....
Last reviewed: September 2026. This guide reflects Thai rules as understood at that date. Rates and relief measures change, so confirm current figures with a Thai tax adviser before you...
Franchising has grown as a vibrant and profitable business model in Thailand, drawing a varied range of foreign and local entrepreneurs. As Thailand's economy continues to expand strongly, especially in...
Updated September 2026 If you employ even one person in Kenya, the Employment Act, 2007 applies to you, along with a handful of related labour laws. The consequences of getting...
Table of Contents Introduction Navigating the New UAE Labour Law Core Principles of the New Labour Law Equality and Anti-Discrimination Protections Against Workplace Harassment The Modern Employment Contract Mandatory Fixed-Term...
Table of Contents Introduction: The Dual-Risk Reality for Companies in Türkiye The Guiding Principle: Personal Criminality and Corporate Consequences Parallel Sanctions: Penalties for Individuals and the Company Penalties for Individuals...
Table of Contents Introduction: Pathways to a Turkish Passport Citizenship by Descent (Right of Blood) For Children of Turkish Parents Regarding Ottoman Ancestry Citizenship Through Marriage Citizenship by Naturalization (Long-Term...
Table of Contents Introduction: The Existential Risks to a Business in Türkiye The Legal Framework for Corporate Sanctions When Can a Business License Be Revoked? The Core Condition: Abuse of...
