The amendment to the Company Act announced on 1 August 2018 takes effect from 1 November 2018.

Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) yesterday announced a new set of real estate laws and regulations.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) has introduced a new companies regime under its new Companies Law (DIFC Law No. 5 of 2018), Operating Law (DIFC Law No. 7 of 2018), Companies Regulations and Operating Regulations (“New Legislation”) all of which came into effect on 12 November 2018.

Australia has today ratified the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) trade agreement giving our farmers access to more markets, greater opportunities for our businesses, more jobs and increased investment.

Sub-Decree No. 124 R.N.Cr.BK (“SD 124”) that came into effect on the 2nd of October 2018 has introduced important tax incentives for qualifying Small and Medium Enterprises (“SME’s”) operating in defined priority sectors in Cambodia.

On 10 October 2018, the Thai government announced the cessation of the International Headquarters (“IHQs”) program (which also included Regional Operating Headquarters or “ROHs” and International Trading Centers or “ITCs”) and the creation of a replacement initiative; International Business Centers (“IBCs”).

DFDL Myanmar is pleased to announce the publication of the 2018 edition of the Myanmar Tax Pocket Guide.

SwissCham Beijing, together with AustCham, is delighted to invite you to the Seminar: Sharing on China Customs Related Topics at AustCham Beijing Office on 1 November 2018.

On 4 September, 2018, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) announced the amendment to "Common Principle of Calculation of Fines for Violations of Labor Standards Act" (the Principle), which took effect on 1 October, 2018.

The Commercial Pledge Law was issued in April 2018. This step was taken in response to the long-awaited and highly pressing need to support the growth of financing options for Saudi Arabia’s business sector.