Dezan Shira & Associates Australian Desk

🪙 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗙&𝗕 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗔 𝗨𝗦$𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 📈 India aims to reach US$100 billion in F&B, agriculture, and marine exports by 2030—and it’s creating more room for 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 to get there. With 100% FDI permitted in the F&B sector, Australian investors have a unique chance to tap into both India’s growing consumer base and export potential. ✅ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 – Full foreign ownership and smoother work permit issuance. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 – India’s new annual compliance cycle (effective July 1) ensures predictable enforcement of food labeling laws. ✅ 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Extended use of pre-printed packaging cuts waste and enhances efficiency. With strong policy support, evolving consumer trends, and a transparent regulatory landscape, India presents a compelling market for Australian F&B players looking to expand. Is your business ready to explore this opportunity? 🚀 📌 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗙&𝗕 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gAZzQnHp 📌 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/d8d2SrZS #IndiaF&B #AustraliaBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities #FoodIndustry #FDI

🐍 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🐍 As we celebrate the Lunar New Year, we extend our deepest gratitude to our Australian colleagues, partners, and clients. Your collaboration and trust empower us to explore new opportunities and achieve shared success across Asia. The Year of the Snake represents resilience, adaptability, and bold ambitions—qualities we champion as we help Australian businesses unlock Asia's vast potential. May 2025 bring you extraordinary growth, enduring prosperity, and valuable partnerships that thrive in this dynamic region. Dezan Shira & Associates wishes you a bold and successful Lunar New Year! #DezanShira #HappyNewYear #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #AustraliaAsiaBusiness

𝐓𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰! Tet, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year, is the most significant holiday of the year and a cornerstone of the nation’s culture. For Australian businesses operating in or trading with Vietnam, understanding its impact is vital. As the longest holiday in Vietnam, Tet brings a surge in travel, widespread business closures, and vibrant festivities. Planning ahead ensures your operations, supply chains, and engagements align with the unique business environment during this period. 📰 Learn how Tet impacts business: https://lnkd.in/geD-G9VB 📚 Get detailed insights on Doing Business in Vietnam: https://ow.ly/PkVi50UwU4M Prepare strategically to navigate the Tet season successfully! #DezanShira #AsiaBriefing #VietnamBriefing #Tet2025 #LunarNewYear #AustralianBusiness #VietnamBusiness #TetHoliday #VietnameseNewYear #DoingBusinessInVietnam

On #AustraliaDay, we pause and reflect on 65,000 years of history and culture, and celebrate our unique, diverse and multicultural nation. We acknowledge the local and global successes of our innovative, future-focused and sustainable Australian businesses. Working hard every day to take the cutting-edge science and technology driving our net zero and green economy transition, our world-class education and premium agricultural products to the world. See some of our best here: https://ow.ly/PlMf50UMiT3 💛💚 Discover how to use Australia’s Nation Brand to promote your business on the world stage: https://ow.ly/nNzS50UMiT1

🌏 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮n 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺, 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮. With one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Vietnam is driven by a youthful population 👩🎓👨💼, economic openness, political stability, and ambitious growth targets. For Australian businesses, it represents a golden opportunity to diversify trade partners and products while fostering prosperity and security in both regions. 📘 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 The latest edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam provides valuable insights for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in this dynamic market. From entry requirements to compliance essentials, this guide equips you to operate responsibly and efficiently. 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: ✔️ Investing in Vietnam’s digital and high-tech sectors ✔️ Corporate establishment procedures ✔️ Taxation, accounting, and transfer pricing regulations ✔️ HR and payroll management ✔️ Data protection compliance ✔️ Import-export regulations 📥 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gAcAuEXc 💡 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲? Contact our experts in Vietnam for personalized support! https://lnkd.in/ghAh-gvn Julia Goeb Dan Martin Patricia Aranguren Moliner Vivie Wei #VietnamBusinessOpportunities #AustralianBusinesses #GlobalTrade #MarketExpansion #DoingBusinessInVietnam #VietnamEconomy #DigitalInnovation #FDI #SoutheastAsia #BusinessGrowth

📢 Welcome to the First Edition of 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 for 2025 | Our newsletter delivers monthly FDI updates, and business regulatory news from across ASIA 📈🌏 📰 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?  If you haven't yet, now is as good a time as any! Along with FDI news, we regularly publish business advisory updates, guides, magazines and webinar announcements. 📌 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝐮𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲, 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dnj2tJN6 📰 𝗧𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮, 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼: https://lnkd.in/dkmjrck #FDIUpdates #AsiaBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities #RegulatoryNews #BusinessInsights #Newsletter #AsiaMarket #FDIGrowth #EconomicUpdates #BusinessAdvisory

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮! With its economic stability, strategic location, and a rapidly growing middle class, the potential is undeniable. The 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮-𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗜𝗔-𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗔) further unlocks opportunities, making it easier for Australian businesses to expand in this thriving market. However, as with any expansion, understanding local compliance is critical—especially taxes. Indonesia’s tax landscape is evolving, with a significant update on the horizon: 📢 Starting 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, the VAT rate will increase to 12%, impacting luxury goods and services while preserving exemptions for essentials like staple foods and healthcare. For businesses and individuals alike, this presents both a compliance challenge and an opportunity to reassess strategies, optimize costs, and navigate Indonesia’s dynamic tax policies effectively. 💡 Need clarity on these changes? We’ve got you covered! 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿, "Tax Filing in Indonesia: A Complete Guide for Individuals and Companies," featuring expert insights from Jennifer Halim and Cruisietta Kaylana. 📅 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ A complete walkthrough of Indonesia’s tax filing process ✅ Key deadlines and evolving requirements ✅ Practical strategies to ensure compliance and maximize efficiency 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gRqmmRyi 🎟️ Register for the webinar—free of cost!: https://lnkd.in/g56w_Aqa #IndonesiaBusiness #IACEPA #IndonesiaTaxChanges #MarketExpansion #TaxExperts #DynamicEconomy #AustralianBusinesses #FDIinAsia #BusinessGrowth #Webinar #Dezanshira

🌏𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁🚀 With a booming aspirational market, a young and dynamic workforce, and surging demand fueled by digitization, India is capturing the world’s attention. By 2030, it’s set to become the world’s third-largest economy. Despite global uncertainties, India remains steady, with pro-business policies and continued growth momentum. The 2024 general elections reaffirmed this trajectory, boosting investor confidence under a stable government. To help your business tap into this rising Indian era, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide: 📘𝘿𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖 2025 👉𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱: ✅ Insights into India’s manufacturing potential ✅ The evolving investment climate ✅ Key tips on corporate establishment, tax compliance, and HR ✅ Updates on trade policies and data protection Whether you’re just exploring the market or ready to dive in, this guide will equip you to make informed decisions. 👉 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gb26ehE5 💬 Curious to know more or need tailored advice? Email us at India@dezshira.com - we’d be happy to help you navigate India’s vibrant market! #InvestInIndia #GlobalBusiness #FDI #EmergingMarkets #EconomicGrowth #India2025 #BusinessOpportunities #TradeWithIndia #dezanshira

🌏 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺: 𝗔 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Australia and Vietnam are forging stronger commercial ties, with two-way trade flourishing and Australian investments growing steadily in Vietnam. Vietnam’s resilient economy, bolstered by robust domestic consumption, government reforms accelerating digitalization, and stable inflation, presents immense opportunities for Aussie investors in 2025. Join us for a FREE session with Dan Martin, International Business Advisory, to gain actionable strategies for success in Vietnam’s dynamic FDI landscape. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? 🔹 Understand Vietnam’s latest developments 🔹 Gain practical insights to establish and operate successfully 🔹 Discover emerging opportunities across key sectors 🌟 Don’t miss this chance to unlock Vietnam’s potential for your business! 📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺, 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗔𝗘𝗗𝗧 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/ghUcsWTT Julia Goeb Vivie Wei #Vietnam #AustraliaVietnamRelations #FDI #BusinessSuccess #dezanshira

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮, 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 🇨🇳🇦🇺 2024 marked a significant turnaround in China-Australia relations, with positive momentum continuing to reshape bilateral trade ties. On December 20, 2024, China resumed live rock lobster imports from Australia—a milestone that closed a chapter of trade barriers lingering since 2020. 🦞📈 🥩🔄 📚🌐 𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, Australian businesses must approach with cautious optimism. Geopolitical uncertainties, including potential US-China trade tensions under a new Trump administration and Australia’s own federal elections, could introduce fresh complexities. 🇺🇸🛠️ Yet, China remains Australia’s largest trading partner and a critical market. 🌱🏛️ In 2023 alone, China led in importing Australian agricultural products, resources, and services, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of Australia’s economic strategy. 🌍🏋️ To thrive in this evolving landscape, Australian investors must remain agile, understand regulatory shifts, and prepare strategically for emerging opportunities. 🔄📚 Our latest guide, 𝘿𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙖 2025, prepared by experts at Dezan Shira & Associates, offers essential insights: 📅✉️ • 💼 Establishing and Running a Business • 📈 Tax, Audit, and Accounting • 👨💼 Human Resources and Payroll • 🔒 Cybersecurity and Data Protection 🔗 Download the complete guide here: https://lnkd.in/gvqfwX5V 📧 Connect with our experts in China for tailored guidance: https://lnkd.in/d_f-RHfc 📩 Reach out to our Head of Australian Desk for more information: Ines Liu- Ines.liu@dezshira.com China Resumes Live Rock Lobster Imports from Australia: https://lnkd.in/gTvs9M3R #AustraliaChinaRelations #BusinessStrategy #ChinaTrade #EconomicCooperation #MarketInsights #DoingBusinessInChina #GlobalTrade #InvestmentOpportunities #dezanshira