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Setting Up in Southeast Asia? The Operational Support You Need Is Probably Bigger Than You Think
ASEAN’s scale draws global businesses, but setting up is an operational challenge, not just incorporation. Employer registration, payroll, mandatory benefits, and termination rules across the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand, and why coordinated local support belongs in your operating model.
Never a better time to set up in Southeast Asia
Global disruption and rising costs in mature markets are pushing boards toward Southeast Asia. Why ASEAN FDI is still at record levels, how the Philippines and Vietnam labour markets stack up, and what to weigh when you build an in-market presence versus outsourcing alone.
The real timeline to set up a business in Vietnam (vs. what local firms promise) and the pitfalls foreign companies keep hitting
Vietnam incorporation takes 2–4 months for foreign-owned companies, not 2–3 weeks. Learn the real timeline, why local firms quote optimistically, and how to avoid document legalisation, IRC, and operational pitfalls.
Expanding to the Philippines: What Australian Businesses Need to Know
As globalisation accelerates and businesses search for growth, efficiency, and new markets, the Philippines has emerged as a strategic destination for Australian companies.