Regional Tax & Trade Update Series

Joint seminar with Taxise Asia LLC and Tax Academy of Singapore Tax & Trade Strategies for Cross-Border Business brings together experienced tax, trade and legal practitioners from Taxise (Singapore), Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam to provide practical insights into the latest developments affecting businesses operating across the region. The series comprises two 3-hour seminars: one focusing on international tax developments and the other on international trade developments. Participants may register for either seminar individually or attend both as a combined two-day programme. The proposed agenda will cover key issues including the global 15% minimum effective tax rate and Pillar Two, recent tax developments, tax audits and controversy, tariffs, customs, rules of origin, export controls, sanctions and broader trade compliance considerations. Seminar 1 – Tax Showcase16 September 2026 | 2.00pm–5.00pm The Dawn of the Global 15% Minimum Effective Tax Rate Era and International Tax Developments in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam This seminar explores the evolving international tax landscape across Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, with a focus on the global 15% minimum effective tax rate and the implementation of BEPS 2.0 and Pillar Two. It will examine how each jurisdiction is approaching minimum taxation, the Side-by-Side Arrangement, tax incentives, treaty access, safe harbours and compliance requirements, along with recent tax law changes, indirect tax developments, transfer pricing, permanent establishment risks, and emerging audit and controversy trends. Seminar 2 – Trade Showcase17 September 2026 | 2.00pm–5.00pm Origin, Tariffs and Controls – International Trade Developments in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam This seminar examines the rapidly evolving international trade and customs environment across Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. It will explore tariff exposure, the impact of U.S. tariff measures, rules of origin, transhipment and bilateral trade arrangements, alongside emerging export controls and sanctions regimes — from non-proliferation to AI sovereignty — as well as post-clearance audits, trade compliance programmes, penalties and the intersection between customs valuation and transfer pricing. Seminar Flow 1.30pm – Registration 2.00pm – Seminar starts 4.00pm – Networking Break 4.15pm – Seminar resumes 5.00pm – Seminar ends Admin Details Venue: Tax Academy of Singapore Hub, Revenue House Format: In-person and online via Zoom Dates: 16 & 17 September 2026 Time: 2.00pm–5.00pm each day Fees (incl. GST): Single Session In-person or Zoom Online SGD 196.20 per seminar Two-Session Bundle In-person or Zoom Online SGD 327 for both seminars For online participation, please select the Zoom Online ticket when registering. CPE Hour: 3 CPE Hours for each seminar session Registration is on first-come-first served