Internationalisation

One Stop to Internationalise


Go to market and grow your business, fast.	Tackle the new market with confidence and avoid being encumbered by complex regulatory obligations.	Minimise business risk and tax exposures in your overseas ventures.

Whether you are considering expansion beyond your country, or are already in multiple locations, RSM is your first stop for cost-effective internationalisation solutions. We work closely with experts on the ground to ensure you start right and help you remain a good corporate citizen wherever you are. We can also pre-empt you on considerations that might impact your business and profitability.

EXPANSION ADVISORY

In your internationalisation plan, starting with the right structure to meet your business goals is of utmost importance. We are able to assist in the following:

Advice on tax-effective shareholding and sales structures
Incorporation of local and offshore companies
Setting up representative or branch offices
Application for business licences and work passes
Local accounting, payroll and other business support
Provision of nominee directors and shareholders
Other non-corporate business registration
Setting up IT infrastructure and reporting system
Opening and managing bank accounts
Assistance in search for office premises and recruitment of staff
Assistance in translation of documents

Get started now! Learn more about doing business in ASEAN

Growth opportunities remain abundant as ASEAN nations foster greater economic integration with the ASEAN Economic Community. As a growing number of international businesses continue to strengthen their footprint in the region, it paves the way for greater investment opportunities and partnerships in finance, infrastructure, manufacturing and other industries.

To learn more about ASEAN,
Download your free copy of “Doing Business in ASEAN” HERE!

The Guidebook serves as a useful reference for business owners and investors seeking to learn more about ASEAN and its member states, as well as existing regional initiatives and those that are still under negotiations. It aims to empower businesses looking to use Singapore as a springboard to the region and help them land confidently on a firm footing.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY

Foreign investors keen on expanding their business internationally rely on us to give them the clarity and traction needed to get started without delays.

Advice on appropriate entry strategy
Preparation of business plan
Advice on appropriate corporate structure and jurisdiction
Application for government licences (in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, China, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, India)
Linking investors with relevant government bodies, professionals (e.g. lawyers and bankers) and business partners
Raising funds from private equity market or financial institutions

Find out how mergers & acquisitions can fuel your business growth

COMPLIANCE ADVISORY

Businesses that lack the requisite managerial time and expertise to deal with internationalisation needs may do well to organise their compliance early. Ignorance of local laws is no excuse and the cost of non-compliance can be hefty. Besides, you want to avoid non-revenue generating activities such as dealing with fines, penalties and late filings.

We can be your independent compliance partner to give you peace of mind to run your business. You need to only deal with one dedicated point of contact for your global or regional compliance needs. This means:

You save time in not dealing with various professionals in different countries.
You minimise the risk of non-compliance or missed statutory filing requirements.
Your business stays up to date with the latest regulatory changes.
Your staff need not learn and relearn the technicalities of doing business in various jurisdictions.

TAX ADVISORY

As an astute businessman, you want to minimise your tax exposures globally, and ensure that all possible incentives and treaty benefits are obtained. If you are in the e-commerce space, you need to also consider when your goods may attract indirect taxes, especially Goods & Services or value-added taxes. Further, you also want to ensure that your transactions with related parties are conducted at arm’s length, in accordance with international transfer pricing guidelines.

Our multidisciplinary experts in corporate tax, international tax planning and transfer pricing can help in:

Tax planning for cross-border investments and transactions, including considerations on the OECD's proposals regarding Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ("BEPS")
Transfer pricing advisory and documentation
Tax planning for expatriates
Efficient structuring of employment packages
Asset protection planning and estate planning
Corporate tax advice and compliance

Important tax matters that businesses need to know when expanding overseas

Six Tax Questions You Need to Ask	Pertinent GST Considerations to Note

RISK ADVISORY

Overseas growth prospects may attract risks and other concerns beyond what one may be accustomed to. How can you safeguard the value and reputation of your business when operating overseas? Can you manage and respond to a wider spectrum of business risks? Are you able to guide and influence the way your people conduct business overseas? Are you keeping an eye on regulatory governance, by introducing best-in-class ethical and commercially accepted standards? How assured are you that transactions are conducted in a consistent manner to give predictable outcomes?

Our Risk Management and Advisory specialists can assist in performing:

Optimisation of corporate governance structure to improve governance effectiveness
Deployment of anti-bribery and anti-corruption programmes, including alignment of practices and training to your extended workforce
Enterprise-wide risk advisory to assess the broader risk environment to deal with more uncertainty and disruption
Internal control advisory, including review engagements, optimisation, streamlining and alignment initiatives

Find out what the four pillars to international business success are

To drive future success, how do companies redefine the role of the head office as a long-term partner of business units and use effective corporate oversight as a source of growth and value?

Discover

- What does it take for business units to operate effectively and succeed in new markets?

- What do failed business expansions have in common?

- How do businesses build robust, well-coordinated and integrated corporate oversight?

Read the full article HERE!

For further information or to discuss how we can help your business internationalise, email [email protected]