Asia Investment Brief: FDI Opportunities in Laos, Tax Residency in India, and RO Establishment in Indonesia

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Our weekly round up of other news affecting foreign investors throughout Asia:

ASEAN BRIEFING

Electrifying Laos: Opportunities for FDI in 2017

Laos has posted strong growth rates for the past ten years, ranging between seven and eight percent. Here, we outline opportunities for FDI in 2017.

INDIA BRIEFING

POEM to Determine Tax Residency in India from April 2017

Learn about the finalized guidelines for Place of Effective Management (POEM) regulations in India, which will come into effect from April 1, 2017.

INDONESIA BRIEFING

Establishing a Representative Office in Indonesia

Representative offices (ROs) can be a significant first step for companies seeking to expand into Indonesia. Read more for analysis on RO structure & setup.

RUSSIA BRIEFING

New Belarus Visa Plan May Open Door to Easier Russian Access for Foreigners

According to the Russian ambassador in Minsk, Belarus, Alexander Surikov, a joint Russian-Belarusian workgroup is reviewing a recommendation for a common visa area for the two countries before 2018.

VIETNAM BRIEFING 

Investing in Hanoi’s Hoa Lac High-tech Park

Hanoi’s Hoa Lac High-tech Park was Vietnam’s first high-tech park and is currently the country’s largest. Find out more about what the benefits of operating in the park include and when investors are eligible for these incentives.


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Our Briefing updates are written by and provided by the various regional offices of Dezan Shira & Associates  throughout Asia. To obtain a complimentary subscription to Asia Briefing please click here. To contact Dezan Shira & Associates concerning foreign investment and assistance in Asia, please email us at asia@dezshira.com  

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