Commencing on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) will come into force in the United States, with its primary aim being the establishment of a mandatory reporting system for many U.S. and foreign entities. The stated goal of the CTA is to fight...
Corruption in Singapore Part III – Evolving Sentencing Approach to Private-Sector Corruption Offences In this final part of the Corruption in Singapore serries, I will explain Singapore’s stringent stand on corruption which has been a cornerstone...
Costa Rica: A Tranquil Oasis for Business Ventures Introduction Nestled in the heart of Central America, Costa Rica stands out as a beacon of peace. Remarkably, it’s one of the few countries in the world without a standing army. Instead, it invests in social...
Corruption in Singapore Part II – Corrupt Gratification. In Part I of the Corruption in Singapore series, I described how corruption was an attempt to influence the behaviour of someone else by giving or promising to give something (gratification). My...
Corruption in Singapore Part I – An Overview of Laws and Agencies. Singapore has long had a reputation for low levels of corruption, thanks in large part to its commitment to transparency, good governance and robust enforcement. However, the city-state...
Aliant U.S.A explores state-specific laws, and protection strategies for your primary residence. In the United States, each state has its own laws governing exemptions from creditor claims for personal property and the primary residence (the homestead exemption)....
