Should You Hold Malaysian Property Through a Company or SPV?
Stamp duty, income tax, dividend tax, RPGT and financing compared: should foreign buyers hold Malaysian property personally or via a company?
Stamp duty, income tax, dividend tax, RPGT and financing compared: should foreign buyers hold Malaysian property personally or via a company?
What foreign founders need to arrange before setting up a Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia: shareholders, resident director, paid-up capital and tax rates.
Equity and governance, tax, cash flow between shareholders and the company, and bank KYC to check before using a Malaysian Sdn. Bhd. as a holding company.
What duties a Malaysia company director owes, who can sign for the company, and when personal liability, including for unpaid tax, can arise.
The annual return, financial statements, tax filing, and employer deadlines a Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. must meet each year, including for dormant companies.
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How foreigners set up a company in Vietnam: required documents, the registration process, investment restrictions, taxes and setup costs.
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