APAC Corporate secretarial newsletter 2025 Vol.2
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APAC Corporate secretarial newsletter 2025 Vol.2
14 August 2025
As companies expand into new international markets, they unlock new opportunities but also face increased compliance risks. Asia Pacific (APAC), a key driver of global economic growth, is an attractive destination for multinational companies looking to grow. However, each country within the region has its own unique regulations, making compliance a complex task for businesses of all sizes. To help navigate these challenges, our APAC Corporate Secretarial Newsletter offers valuable guidance on maintaining compliance across borders and provides in-depth insights into the evolving business environment throughout the region.
Key highlights:
- Hong Kong
- Amendments to Companies Ordinance enacted in Hong Kong in 2025
- Amendments to Companies Ordinance enacted in Hong Kong in 2025
- India
- The Companies (Filing of Documents and Forms in Extensible Business Reporting Language) Amendment Rules, 2025
- The Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2025
- The Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2025
- The Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2025
- The Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2025
- The Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Amendment Rules, 2025
- Indonesia
- A change of leadership in Indonesia, a continuity in inward investment environment
- A change of leadership in Indonesia, a continuity in inward investment environment
- Korea
- Directors’ duty of loyalty expanded: A new era of shareholder-centric governance
- Directors’ duty of loyalty expanded: A new era of shareholder-centric governance
- Malaysia
- Waiver of Late Lodgement Fees for Phase 3 of MBRS 2.0
- Mandatory Submission of BO Information for LLPs via e-BOS LLP
- Philippines
- Philippines updates Alien Employment Rules: Key changes explained
- Philippines updates Alien Employment Rules: Key changes explained
- Singapore
- The Singapore Corporate Service Providers Act 2024 (“CSP Act”), effective 9 June 2025: What you need to know
- The Singapore Corporate Service Providers Act 2024 (“CSP Act”), effective 9 June 2025: What you need to know
- Thailand
- Extension of walk-in registrations for registered partnerships and limited companies
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Jonathan Cicutto Partner - Melbourne
Padmini Dixit Partner - Sydney
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