Thailand is having a moment. While everyone fixates on Singapore and Hong Kong, savvy entrepreneurs are quietly building empires in Bangkok and Phuket. This Southeast Asian powerhouse offers a vibrant tech ecosystem, a thriving tourism sector, and strategic access to the entire ASEAN market.   But here is what most guides won't tell you upfront: achieving 100% foreign ownership in Thailand isn't...

The business world is experiencing a seismic shift. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are no longer optional considerations for international businesses but mandatory pillars of corporate strategy. As we navigate through 2025, global ESG assets are expected to reach between $35 and $50 trillion by 2030, fundamentally transforming how companies structure their international...

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has just rolled out significant amendments to its beneficial ownership filing regime, and the changes are already making waves across the international business community. If your company operates through BVI structures, these updates could dramatically impact your compliance obligations and operational flexibility.  On July 1, 2025, the BVI Business Companies and...

As we navigate through 2025, Cyprus continues to strengthen its position as a sophisticated international business hub while adapting to evolving global tax regulations. The island nation has introduced significant legislative changes that will impact how multinational corporations and international businesses structure their operations.  At C2Z Advisory, we have analysed the latest developments to...

Singapore ranks among the most business-friendly jurisdictions globally, combining a robust legal framework, pro-business policies, and a strategic location in Asia. But even in such a supportive environment, companies, especially SMEs and startups, face a complex landscape of statutory deadlines, regulatory filings, board requirements, and governance obligations. That is where professional corporate...

Singapore ranks among the most business-friendly jurisdictions globally, combining a robust legal framework, pro-business policies, and a strategic location in Asia. But even in such a supportive environment, companies, especially SMEs and startups, face a complex landscape of statutory deadlines, regulatory filings, board requirements, and governance obligations. That is where professional corporate...

Singapore has long earned its reputation as one of the most business-friendly destinations in the world. Its strategic location, robust legal system, stable political environment, and attractive tax policies continue to make it a magnet for entrepreneurs, startups, and multinational firms. If you're considering expanding your business into Southeast Asia, Singapore offers a gateway to the region with...

Dubai launched a transformative initiative that simplifies and enhances the efficiency of doing business across its free zones, the One Freezone Passport. One of the earliest adopters of this initiative is Louis Vuitton, which became the first global brand to benefit from the new system. It expanded its presence from Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) into the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in just five working...

In a significant shift toward global financial alignment, the European Commission has officially removed both Gibraltar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from its list of high‑risk third‑country jurisdictions regarding anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) controls. This update brings the EU closer in sync with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which had already...

For years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been recognised for providing a tax-free environment that attracts businesses and entrepreneurs from around the world. That changed with the introduction of a federal corporate tax, and many are now wondering, does the UAE still offer the same advantages? The answer depends on how your business is structured, where it operates, and what type of activity it...