INSIGHTS THIS MONTH
HIGHLIGHT OF THIS MONTH
Prime Minister Lines Up Wide Range of Tax Incentives
Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet focused on tax issues quite a bit in his remarks during the 19th Government-Private Sector Forum on 13 November 2023. Below are highlights...
IN THIS ISSUE
E-commerce Registration Commences
[From our Myanmar Office]
On 2 October 2023, the Ministry of Commerce (“MOC”) introduced its e-commerce registration system, known as eComReg, during an awareness-raising event held at the...
The Bangladesh Bank Highlights Need for Timely Resolution of Cases in the Money Loan Court
[From our Bangladesh Office]
The circular underscores the imperative for prompt action in resolving ongoing cases in the Artha Rin Adalat or money loan court. It underscores the...
Act on Using Movable Assets as Collateral Passed by the Bangladesh Parliament
[From our Bangladesh Office]
In Bangladesh, securing a loan from a bank typically requires providing collateral, with immovable property being the preferred and most secure form of security....
New Patent Act Introduces Changes to Administration and Patent Holders’ Rights
[From our Bangladesh Office]
Parliament has introduced a new Patent Act 2023 and repealed the Patent Act 2022 aimed at better delineating the rights and responsibilities of patent...
The Bangladesh Bank Expands Offshore Banking Operations
[From our Bangladesh Office]
In a move to enhance offshore banking in Bangladesh, scheduled commercial banks can now actively participate in offshore banking operations (OBOs) by obtaining approval...
OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
Banking Beyond Borders: Tackling Tax and Audit Hurdles in Cambodia
8 December 2023, Phnom Penh
RECENT VDB LOI WORK
Legal and tax expertise in Cambodia: An international non-profit has engaged VDB Loi to provide legal and tax advice on establishing a non-profit entity in Cambodia.
Labor compliance in Cambodia: International clients trust VDB Loi Cambodia to ensure fulfillment of their labor compliance obligations.
Legal advisory in Laos: The Lao team has been engaged to review and revise an EPC contract and issue a legal opinion.
Advisory in Myanmar: VDB Loi Myanmar is providing an international marketing firm with advice on the legal and tax implications of its operations in Myanmar.
Cross-border acquisition in Vietnam: The Vietnam team is providing support to a regional law firm’s client on the legal and regulatory aspects of the acquisition of a pawnshop operator in Vietnam.
VDB LOI NEWS
VDB Loi Hosts Tax Forum for the Transport and Logistics Sector
On 17 November 2023, the tax experts at VDB Loi convened a forum that brought together owners and operators of logistics companies, shipping lines, and other transportation-focused companies to...
Archive
- What to Know About the Legal and Tax Implications of Official Development Assistance Projects in Cambodia
March 2024 - Frequently Asked Questions on Corporate Registration in Cambodia
February 2024 - Update on Tax Challenges for Foreign Airlines in Cambodia
January 2024 - Prime Minister Lines Up Wide Range of Tax Incentives (VDB Loi Insights)
November 2023 - Our Yangon Office: New Address (VDB Loi Insights)
October 2023 - VDB Loi Awarded Best for Tax Cambodia, Law in Laos (VDB Loi Insights)
September 2023 - Cambodian Government Increases Subsidies for Pregnant Women and Young Children (VDB Loi Insights)
August 2023 - Vietnam New Regulation from State Bank of Vietnam on Foreign Loans (VDB Loi Insights)
July 2023 - Automated System to Apply for E-Commerce Licenses/Permits Available (VDB Loi Insights)
June 2023 - New National Power Development Plan in Vietnam (VDB Loi Insights)
May 2023 - Myanmar: Major Changes in the Union Tax Law 2023 (VDB Loi Insights)
April 2023 - Clean Energy Transition is Additional Drive for Regional Power Trades in South and South East Asia (VDB Loi Insights)
March 2023 - Maximizing Benefits from Investment Incentives (VDB Loi Insights)
February 2023 - Is Land Acquisition the Real Reason Behind the Unbearable Delay of Solar Projects? (VDB Loi Insights)
January 2023 - VDB Loi Hosts Major Seminar on Renewable Energy in Cambodia (VDB Loi Insights)
November 2022 - New Opportunities for Renewable Energy and Grid Reinforcement in Cambodia (VDB Loi Insights)
October 2022 - Foreign Construction Contractor in Vietnam: Local Compliance Framework (VDB Loi Insights)
September 2022 - Setting Up Or Acquiring Manufacturing Business In Vietnam
August 2022 - Pathway to an Independent Power Project in Vietnam
July 2022 - Foreign loans for Vietnamese borrowers – Q&A
June 2022 - Green Finance in Southeast Asia
May 2022 - How Does Bangladesh’s Blockchain Strategy Look Like?
April 2022 - VDB Loi Cambodia Wins IFLR Asia-Pacific National Law Firm of the Year Award
March 2022 - Will Income From Cryptocurrency Be Taxed In Vietnam? (VDB Loi Insights)
February 2022 - The New Laws on Investment and Public-private Partnership: Setting the Foundation for Advanced Private Investment Landscape in Cambodia
January 2022 - Bangladesh Project Finance Update: Some New Developments and Practices on the Local Aspects of Cross-border Financing in Bangladesh
November 2021 - Update on Investment Licensing in Bangladesh: New BIDA Practices
October 2021 - Intra Group Services – Are Cambodian Taxpayers Waving a Red Flag to the GDT? Part One
September 2021 - VDB Loi Cambodia Awarded Cambodia Tax Firm of the Year
August 2021 - New Regulation in Cambodia on Road Transportation Services Provided With the Use of Digital Technologies
July 2021 - Tax Amnesty on Undisclosed Income at Reduced Tax Rates
June 2021 - M&A Hot Issues
May 2021 - Phnom Penh Lockdown: Who Remains Open? Which Authorities Still Work?
April 2021 - Annual Audit of Personal Income Tax in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (VDB Loi Insights)
March 2021 - New Tax Rules in Laos, Solar Bids in Cambodia, Expat Labor Rules Myanmar
February 2021 - What Is Different About Cambodia’s New Solar Project Tender? (VDB Loi Insights)
January 2021