Hiring Foreign Talent in 2026 for Singapore & Malaysia
Singapore and Malaysia have both introduced significant changes to their foreign employment frameworks in 2026. This article compares Employment Pass requirements, salary thresholds, quotas, dependants, workforce localisation and compliance obligations across both jurisdictions. It provides practical guidance for businesses planning regional expansion, helping employers align recruitment, workforce planning and corporate structuring with the latest immigration and employment regulations.
Alitium marks second anniversary with expanded regional advisory capabilities across Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City, 10 July 2026 – Alitium today celebrates its second anniversary, marking two years of growth from a single Ho Chi Minh City office to a four-office regional firm across Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia.
Since its establishment in 2024, the firm has grown alongside increasing cross-border investment activity throughout Southeast Asia, reflecting rising demand for integrated advisory support spanning multiple jurisdictions. Alitium advises multinational corporations, private investors and high-growth businesses investing and operating in Vietnam and the wider region.
Malaysia Compliance Calendar 2026–2027: Key Corporate, Tax and Payroll Deadlines
The Alitium Malaysia Compliance Calendar 2026–2027 provides a practical overview of key compliance obligations for Malaysian private companies (Sdn Bhd). Covering corporate secretarial requirements, annual returns, financial statement lodgements, corporate income tax, SST, withholding tax, payroll reporting, EPF, SOCSO, EIS and HRD Corp obligations, this complimentary resource helps businesses plan ahead, meet statutory deadlines and reduce compliance risks.
Geopolitical Resilience and Structural Advantage: Why Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia Stand Out for Global Investors
Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and shifting global supply chains, Southeast Asia is increasingly attracting international capital. This article examines how Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia each play a distinct role in the regional investment ecosystem, from manufacturing scale to financial structuring and fiscal competitiveness, and why investors are increasingly structuring operations across these three markets.
Establishing a Company in Malaysia
The Companies Act 2016 (“CA 2016”) has significantly modernised the landscape of doing business in Malaysia, moving closer to the ease of business found in jurisdictions like Singapore. By simplifying the incorporation process to a single director/shareholder model and digitizing the submission via My Corporate Identity (“MyCoID”), Malaysia remains an attractive jurisdiction for corporate structuring.
Navigating the Banking Landscape in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreigners and Foreign-Owned Companies
For foreign investors and expatriates, Malaysia offers a sophisticated financial infrastructure regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). However, while incorporating a company or obtaining a work visa has become streamlined, opening a bank account remains one of the most rigorous steps in the setup process.