DFDL MONTHLY ALERT JANUARY 2023

DFDL Partners Among Thailand’s Top 100 Lawyers for 2022

The DFDL team is pleased to announce that three of our Partners have been named among Thailand’s Top 100 Lawyers for 2022 in an annual ranking released by the Asia Business Law Journal.

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C ambodia: Commercial Advertisements and Legal Procedures to Obtain Compliance Certificates

On 4 November 2022, Sub-Decree 232 on the Management of Commercial Advertisements of Goods and Services was enacted by the Royal Government of Cambodia.

Cambodia: 2023 Annual Compliance Obligations

With the 2022 year quickly coming to an end, we take this opportunity to remind our clients and readers of the annual compliance obligations for enterprises in Cambodia.

Cambodia: Penalties for Violation of the Law on the Management of Commercial Gambling and Instructions on Managing Casino Operations and Game-of-Chance Businesses in Cambodia

On 31 May 2022, Sub-Decree 102 on Transitional Fines for Violation of the Law on the Management of Commercial Gambling (“Sub-Decree 102”) was issued by the Royal Government of Cambodia pursuant to Article 92 of the Commercial Gambling Law.

Cambodia: Deadline for 2023 Foreign Employee Quota Applications Extended to 31 January 2023

On 5 December 2022, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued Notification 045/22 on Extending the Deadline for the 2023 Foreign Employee Quota Application.

DFDL Tax advises CTL II on its acquisition of Kampong Cham-Kratie Transmission Project

Congratulations to Cambodian Transmission II Co., Ltd on signing an agreement with Diamond Power Ltd to acquire DPL’s 230kV Kampong Cham-Kratie Transmission System project.

DFDL Honored in 2023 Chambers Asia-Pacific Rankings

The DFDL team continued the trend of expanding recognition for its partners and practices across South and Southeast Asia – this year again increasing its rankings in the 2023 Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide.

DFDL Vietnam’s Dave Seibert Moderates Green Economy Seminar

DFDL’s Dave Seibert (Acting Head of Regional Energy, Mining, and Infrastructure Group) was a featured guest moderator at the Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2022 held in Ho Chi Minh City on 28 November 2022.

A Taste of HoSkar in Bangkok – What a Fun Night!

More than 60 industry friends gathered on 14 December to enjoy the good vibes, have fun and altogether, we created long-lasting connections.

DFDL Advises AirAsia on its Joint Venture in Cambodia

Congratulations to AirAsia Aviation Group Limited on its entry into a joint venture in Cambodia with local partner, Sivilai Asia.

Blog: Vietnam Transfer Pricing Compliance Requirements

As CIT finalization approaches, we highlight the existing Transfer Pricing compliance requirements for Vietnam taxpayers, under Decrees 132 and 126, and Law No. 38.

DFDL’s Nearirath Seng Featured at Q-Commerce, Real Estate Seminar

The DFDL team is pleased to share that Ms. Nearirath Sreng (Deputy Head of Banking, Finance and Technology) was a featured panelist at a retail seminar on 13th December 2022, which was sponsored by CBRE Cambodia, the commercial real estate and investment firm.

DFDL Myanmar live webinar on corporate restructuring in Myanmar and the important legal and taxation issues a foreign investor should consider before restructuring or making exit plans.

This high-level workshop, Tax and Legal Aspects of Restructuring a Business in Myanmar, was held online at 9 am (Myanmar time) on 27 September 2022. Discussion between Nishant Choudhary (Partner, Myanmar Managing Director) and Diberjohn Balinas (Myanmar Tax Director), moderated by Jack Sheehan (Partner and Head of the Regional Tax Practice).