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Two Reporting Frameworks, One Ledger – Why Foreign-Owned Companies Get Bookkeeping in India Wrong

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Foreign Bookkeeping Mistakes in India
  • India, Newsletter

Two Reporting Frameworks, One Ledger – Why Foreign-Owned Companies Get Bookkeeping in India Wrong

  • Summary Foreign-owned entities in India often face severe penalties by mistakenly treating parent-company ledgers as compliant local books. Indian regulations, including the Companies Act and GST rules, require standalone, accrual-based statutory records that exist independently of overseas systems.

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UAE FTA Issues New Due Diligence Rules for Input VAT Recovery
  • Newsletter, U.A.E.

Federal Tax Authority in the UAE Sets Out New Due Diligence Rules for Input VAT Recovery

  • Summary: Effective October 1, 2026, UAE FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 establishes mandatory due diligence rules for businesses claiming input VAT recovery. To safeguard tax deductions from evasion risks, companies must thoroughly verify supplier identities, physical locations,

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Indian Director in Foreign Company: FEMA & Tax Implications
  • India, Newsletter

An Indian Director Doesn’t Make Your Foreign Company Indian, But Three Things Attached to the Role Can

  • Summary Appointing an Indian resident as a director of a foreign company does not, by itself, trigger FEMA or Indian tax obligations. The key areas to review separately are shares or ESOPs received, director remuneration, and the authority

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UAE VAT Refund Rules 2026: New Checks from October 1
  • Newsletter, U.A.E.

UAE Tightens VAT Refund Rules from October 1 – What Businesses Must Verify Before Claiming

  • Summary: From October 1, UAE businesses will face stricter VAT refund checks linked to supplier tax compliance. Businesses must verify suppliers, review bank details, assess reputational risks, and document each purchase properly. The AED 10,000 exemption may not

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Talent Migration and the Growth of GCCs in India
  • India, Newsletter

The New Talent Migration Trend Reshaping the GCC Sector in India

  • Summary: India is becoming a preferred destination for global companies building high-value teams, with GCCs now supporting AI, cybersecurity, analytics, and product engineering. With more than 1,700 GCCs and over 1.9 million professionals, the sector is also expanding

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Why Tech Companies Are Turning to EOR for Global Hiring
  • Newsletter, U.A.E.

Why Tech Companies Are Turning to EOR for Global Hiring

  • Summary: EOR services are changing how technology companies hire talent across borders by handling local employment, payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance. The global EOR market is valued at $5.97 billion and is projected to grow at 14.8% annually

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Why Singapore's 100+ Tax Treaties Don't Automatically Lower Your Withholding Bill
  • Newsletter, Singapore

Why Singapore’s 100+ Tax Treaties Don’t Automatically Lower Your Withholding Bill

  • Summary: Singapore’s extensive tax treaty network does not automatically guarantee reduced withholding tax rates on cross-border payments. Treaty benefits depend on factors such as a valid Certificate of Residence, beneficial ownership, and genuine commercial substance in Singapore. Entities

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Family office growth in Dubai highlighting the UAE as a leading destination for global wealth management and investment
  • Newsletter, Singapore, U.A.E.

Dubai’s Family Office Numbers Just Crossed a Threshold Most Hubs Take a Decade to Reach

  • Summary: Dubai’s family office sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with family-related entities in DIFC rising by 61% and family foundations increasing by 66%, reflecting growing confidence among global wealth holders. The expansion is supported by a stronger

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UAE Golden Visa Routes 2026
  • Newsletter, U.A.E.

UAE Golden Visa Routes 2026: Which One Your Documents Support

  • Summary: The UAE Golden Visa offers four routes to a renewable five or ten-year residence permit: real estate, capital and business, entrepreneurship, and talent or skilled professionals. Most delays in 2026 arise not from failing the financial thresholds

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Singapore Foreign Worker Levy 2026, Budget Planning for Employers
  • Newsletter, Singapore

Key Changes Regarding Singapore Foreign Worker Levy Employers Need to Budget for by 2028

  • Summary Singapore’s Budget 2026 introduced a set of foreign worker levy adjustments expected to take effect in 2028. Basic-Skilled, or R2 Work Permit holders in the marine shipyard sector will see a $100 monthly increase in levy, while

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