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Beneficial ownership disclosure Vietnam: New tax rules for foreign entities

16.09.2026 | As of 1 July 2026, branches and representative offices of foreign companies that register directly with the Vietnamese tax authorities are required to disclose information regarding the legal...


Ecovis International strengthens its presence in Belgium through cooperation with Vandelanotte

16.09.2026 | Vandelanotte, founded in 1948 by Roger Vandelanotte, has grown to become the largest independent accountancy and consultancy firm in Belgium.


China trade secrets protection act 2026: New rules, risks and corporate compliance duties

15.09.2026 | China’s State Administration for Market Supervision (SAMR) has significantly expanded the scope of trade secret protection. This protection now covers far more than before. Ecovis experts advise companies...


Netherlands corporate law reform 2027: Wider access to English language articles of association

14.09.2026 | The Netherlands is widening access to English language articles of association for private companies with limited liability (BVs). Under a draft bill published as part of the 2027...


Expat taxes Ireland: What employers need to know before relocating staff abroad

13.09.2026 | Companies planning to relocate an employee or executive to Ireland as part of their international expansion must settle tax and payroll-related matters before the assignee arrives. This also...


Germany sugar tax proposal 2026: A deep structural shift for the drinks industry

12.09.2026 | After years of debate, a concrete proposal for a tax on sugary drinks has emerged in Germany for the first time. A working paper from the Federal Ministry...


Vietnam transfer pricing decree 2026: A deep dive into the new regulatory framework

11.09.2026 | A new Vietnamese decree affecting the transfer pricing framework retains its core principles but introduces targeted clarifications in several areas of administration and compliance. The decree entered into...


Establishing an R&D centre in Israel: Why global technology leaders build strategic innovation hubs

10.09.2026 | Israel is recognised worldwide as a leading hub for innovation. Its strengths lie in its innovative capacity, its technology experts, and the close integration of research, start-ups, and...


UAE merger control thresholds: Navigating the new M&A regulations

09.09.2026 | The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) new competition law procedures give greater definition to merger control and introduce important considerations for M&A transactions with a UAE nexus. The Ecovis...


Taiwan Singapore double tax agreement 2026: A comprehensive update to the bilateral regulatory framework

08.09.2026 | The renewed double taxation agreement (or income tax treaty) between Taiwan and Singapore introduces numerous substantive changes for corporate groups operating in both countries. These include reductions in...


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