Practical Guides
Scope, steps, documents and official resources.
InvestmentHow to Choose a Market Entry RouteCompare direct export, distribution, subsidiaries and joint ventures by business goal, control, compliance cost and reversibility.Updated 2026-11-12BankingPreparing to Open an Overseas Corporate Bank AccountWhat bank KYC and AML reviews look for, and how to prepare documents for a smoother account opening.Updated 2026-11-12DigitalSelling Digital Services Abroad: Indirect Tax and Cross-border DataVAT/GST registration, data protection and payments for SaaS, AI applications and online services sold overseas.Updated 2026-11-12EmploymentHiring Abroad: Local Staff and Posted EmployeesWhat to settle before hiring overseas — employing entity, contracts, work permits, social security and localisation quotas.Updated 2026-11-12TradeProduct Classification and Rules of Origin Before ExportingHow to fix the HS code, check tariffs and import requirements, and use free trade agreement preferences.Updated 2026-11-12ManufacturingA Framework for Choosing an Overseas Plant LocationCompare plant locations across investment access, zones, land, labour, supply chain, tariffs and environmental permits.Updated 2026-11-12Company formationPre-incorporation Checklist for an Overseas CompanyWhat to confirm before registering — foreign ownership, shareholders and directors, registered address, document legalisation and banking.Updated 2026-11-12TaxOverseas Tax Registration and Permanent Establishment RiskWhen you must register for tax abroad, and how to judge permanent establishment risk without a local company.Updated 2026-11-12IPProtecting Your Trademark Abroad Before Market EntryTerritoriality, the Madrid System versus national filings, and how to reduce squatting risk.Updated 2026-11-12ComplianceHow to Verify Overseas Policy InformationCheck that information comes from the competent authority, is still in force, and applies to your entity and industry.Updated 2026-11-12