Strategic Solutions to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
As the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) environment becomes more competitive, it is increasingly important that a new region like Cambodia should present itself as an alternative compelling business solution to investors. ASC has a wealth of experience in bringing investors clear and correct information to define and develop commercially orientated and effective operation in their investment, which includes in brief as hereunder:
Legal & Corporate Consultancy: Company Incorporation - Start-ups & Company Law, Legal Due Diligence and Risk Assessment, Compliance & IPR Management, Commercial Transaction & Trade Disputes, Mergers and Acquisitions
Media, Marketing & Event Management: Media Planning & Brand Positioning, Trade Fairs & Product Showcasing
Financial & Industrial Reports: Financial Due Diligence & Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis & Forecast, Industry Analysis & Forecast
Liaison & Regulatory Co-ordination: Legal & Logical Solutions
Government Contracts, Tender & Bid Executions Support
Management Consultancy
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All Solutions Cambodia
Our services
All Solutions Cambodia is a leader in improving your business processes. Our teams are universally recognized for delivering outstanding results to your successful investment in Cambodia. We provide the legal, professional and up to date comprehensive view advice about the society/market and also all the relevant laws of Kingdom of Cambodia to the investors helping them to make the right choices in investment into Cambodia.
Your Global Local Partner
Why All Solutions Cambodia?
One of the leading inward investment specialist consultancies in Cambodia
Unique business model, from strategy to implementation
Strategic approach based on experience of corporate location decisions
Track record of successful co-operation with world class clients over the world
Global coverage through direct presence and a network of partners
In-house business intelligence systems and strategic alliances with world leading information service providers
In-house team of multinational consultants with senior level business network and private sector experience
Recognised as global experts and thought leaders in foreign investment
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY
ASC is recognised as the leading authority in foreign direct investment (FDI) consultancy inward Cambodia and advises economic development agencies globally. Our services include:
- Track record of securing investment for leading investment agencies
- Investment promotion strategies – to design and implement best practices in investment attraction incorporating the latest intelligence and insight from the private sector
- Investment promotion organisation – review of organisational structure and resources in line with client objectives and changes in the market
- Sector and cluster strategy – sector assessment and positioning to support investment promotion strategy
A Glance at our services providing to your investment
We provide comprehensive consultation to Foreign Direct Investor (FDI) and specialize in providing vendor specific consultation, from the product viability to the risk assessment, from initiating policy makeover to promoting manufacturer and technology driven markets, realizing versatile tie-ups to prolific joint ventures. In other words, FDI is our forte and domain and we closely work with the strengths and weaknesses of our clients to develop indomitable strategies for superlative success of our clients
- Advising on Entry strategies into Cambodia
- Establishing Wholly Owned Subsidiary in Cambodia
- Establishing Branch, Liaison Office, Representative Office in Cambodia
- Drafting of Shareholders Agreement for Joint Ventures
- Drafting of Articles of Association for JV Companies
- Drafting of Technology Transfer Agreement
- Formation of Company outside Cambodia
- Advising on making application to all related Govt.authorities of Cambodia for any concerned matters of Projects, Company Formation, Technology Transfers
- Royalty related matters
- Due Diligence on principal agreements with potential partners, suppliers and customers
- Safeguards for business and intellectual property interests
- Technical / financial valuation and determination of fair value of transactions
- Procuring all investment-related clearances from principal Govt. agencies
- Incorporation of business entity-private or public limited company under Cambodia laws
- On-going advice on business implementation and procuring downstream clearances
- Identification of Potential Investment Opportunities and Target
- Project Navigation
- Clearances from local authorities
- Preparing Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Completing formalities with the Registrar of Companies and obtaining related Certificates
LIAISON & REGULATORY CO-ORDINATION
Our experts based on your needs help in the preparation and submission of proposals to various State governments including liaison to secure and optimize your investment. Our strong networking gives you the edge with the requisite regulatory bodies by providing kind of Innovative & Legal Solutions to keep the project approval on fast track.
Smooth streamlined clearances and implementation of proposed projects of client companies among the policy makers at the central and state level. Our liaison team has worked closely with the Government authorities and regulatory bodies to help our clients realize optimal and maximum business growth
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, TENDER & BID EXECUTION SUPPORT
We support our clients to execute Government contracts with ease, submit their tenders and bids, promote vendor specific driven technology and projects safeguarding the interest of our clients vis-à-vis the Government by strategically assisting them to follow all regulatory compliance
FINANCIAL, INDUSTRIAL ANALYSIS & FORECAST
Our team can steer your business from the world of mere data to that of knowledge that is tailor-made for serving your business interest. Our advice enables you to make apt investment decisions which is a result of the accurate assessment of the industries and government policies. We provide an in-depth analysis of the risks and opportunities keep in mind present Socio-Economic & Political Scenario of Cambodia and various State governments in the country, which includes:
- Financial Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
- Economic Analysis & Forecast
- Industry Analysis & Forecast
LEGAL & CORPORATE CONSULTANCY
Company Incorporation and Corporation Law: We assist our clients customize articles and memorandum of association in case of mergers, amalgamations or completely new startup firms and help them to adopt requisite measures along with other regulatory compliance including codified laws and government policies. Also making clear the number of share holders, number of directors, standard authorized share capital and other bye-laws of the company. We help our clients in negotiating and executing agreements on various aspects of business like share acquisition, share transfer, share allotment applications, restructuring of board of directors, restructuring paid up and authorized capital. Based on the project specification, our specialists will select the optimal technologies needed to complete the project, and produce a general description of the project architecture. Keeping in mind the strategic strengths and weaknesses of our clients we help them enter and execute profitable MOU’ s, consortium agreements, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and hostile take over. We help them in entering into escrow agreements and also act as their escrow agents. Our areas of expertise include corporate regulation and director's duties as well as the law relating to dealing in shares and other securities. We are also able to act in winding up and corporate takeover proceedings. We can also advise as to the various offences under the Corporations Law.
Due Diligence & Risk Assessment: Foreign investors, both strategic and financial, are increasingly entering into the Cambodian market. And the big change is that they are not just coming for trading but also for manufacturing seeking for a long term investment; there is a far wider sectoral spread. We are well-positioned to understand the range of issues involved in investing in emerging economies like ours, from target identification to due diligence and post-deal integration.
Our due diligence team looks for potential problems and liabilities and finds ways to resolve these problems prior to closing. We also ensure that risks are allocated fairly and openly between the parties. The science lies in preparing comprehensive and customized checklists of specific questions to be presented to our client, maintaining a methodical system for organizing and analyzing the documents and data provided and quantitatively assessing the risks raised by the problems discovered in the process. Our primary objective to conduct due diligence is not just to confirm the factual assumptions pertaining to growth and commercial viability of the project in question but also to find solutions of the anticipated risks and obstacles that may occur while heading from the business model to reality.
Compliance Management: Complying with business laws and regulations can be a burden on small businesses. To help businesses overcome this hindrance, our legal team in cooperation with multiple credible agencies and its team of experts especially designated to deal with the compliance issues regarding grant of necessary approvals, licenses, court procedures, applications, permissions etc helps clients moving further with their business plans. Because laws and regulations affect every aspect of business strategy, topics covered on this site range from the most basic and crucial, such as choosing a business structure or hiring a lawyer, to highly specialized issues such as e-commerce and exporting. We also act as a gateway to Central, state and local information that affects businesses. With our help the, Business owners may quickly find expert answers to their relevant enquiries pertaining to any new Government notification or amendments to the statutory laws
Human Resource: Our human resources (HR) consulting has practical approaches as it realizes that the culture of every organization is different, and we excel in creating human resources programs that meet business needs. Our Expert lawyers keep our clients apprised of the latest changes in tax laws, the government agencies, revising contracts related to employment programs. The Employment and Employee Benefits team offers specialist advice in the following areas: E-mail abuse, Implementation of staff policies, Grievance and disciplinary rules, Public interest disclosure, Working practices and procedures, Data Protection Act issues, Individual and collective redundancy, Industrial relations, Health and safety at work, Preparing and running disciplinary hearings, Preparing and running tribunal cases, Pensions litigation.
Commercial Transaction and Trade related disputes: In the International Commercial Transactions, we provide a truly global network of law firms and offer expert advice and service in all international business transactions, including - Off shore sales, Mergers, Joint Ventures and Acquisitions Negotiating international licensing arrangements Solving Import / Export problems, Financial planning and International Taxation, asset management and investment International competition, insurance and trust laws Shipping, maritime and aviation law Off shore property investment and development of business transactions within the European, Asian and American Communities. We provide overall tax advice for business including Goods & Services Tax (GST), Value Added Tax, and Income Tax plus in some cases, in association with Chartered Accountants who we involve in accounting aspects of the advice. Our service includes tax litigation in all forms.
Mergers and Acquisitions: We help our clients in determining the entity form that can best meet the client's overall objectives, taking into account business, financial, accounting, tax, estate planning and other considerations. The next step is determining and implementing the appropriate deal structure in order to achieve the objectives of both the client and the other party or parties to the transaction. then comes drafting merger, joint venture and other agreements to reflect the agreement of the business parties in a clear, concise manner, including price adjustments, employment, non-competition, indemnification and other closing and post-closing matters
MEDIA-MARKETING
Media Planning & Brand Positioning: Our team works on your strengths and your competitor’s weaknesses. We analyze your customers and market competition to defining your brand’s personality, we’ll work with you to carve out an unique communications platform with building a comprehensive communications plan that will differentiates your brand in the marketplace. Our specialized team provides you with everything from campaign inception to program execution. We'll build your Brand through competitive evaluation, and primary and secondary research among customers and prospects.
In realizing the benefits of brand positioning, it is important to understand that not all brands are competitors. A consumer may be presented with six brands of one product and only consider three out of the six as a purchasing choice. We therefore identify where your brand is placed within the marketplace and its relationship to competitive brands, determining your brand’s benefits to your consumer, opportunities for which your brand is best suited, it's target audience, and who its main competitors are. To achieve the benefits of brand positioning, we research in-depth the market position (or lack thereof) of your brand. Brand maps and forms are created to profile your brand's positioning, comparing the results with competitive brands
Business Summits & Conferences: Our specialized events team creates a platform for showcasing your brand in India through customized trade fairs and business summits. The custom made summits analyses your brand position and brand value along with prospective clientele and buyers, thus creating an unique and profitable platform for interaction and liaisoning with Indian manufacturers and dealers pertaining to your product launches in the country.
Conferences offer a unique opportunity for developing a wide range of professional relationships. Expert panels, presentations, key note speeches, exhibits and social events all provide an opportunity to interact with the leaders and innovators in your field of interest. We create a platform for you to network with your peers and enhance your career. Whether looking for your industry’s hottest topics, the latest research breakthroughs and innovations, short courses on changing technologies, or vendor exhibits of new commercial products and services, we have it covered
Trade Fairs & Product Showcasing: Trade Fairs have evolved into one of the most important marketing tools for manufacturers and traders. Today most of the leading manufacturers spend up to 10% of their total advertising budget on trade fairs, the figure reaching as high as 40% in case of companies operating in the B2B area. We conduct Trade Fairs to offer a total platform that brings together all marketing activities – promotion, advertising, face to face contacts, selling actions, public relations and market research, and above all, actually show the machines / tools / equipment in operation.
Offer your affiliates the advantages of dynamically generated, affiliate encoded product display! Our team conducted product showcasing allows your affiliates for real-time benefits, reflecting your most current selection and prices for a given category. They can select the type or brand of merchandise they want to display and a host of other configurable
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The time needed to get started depends on the nature of the planned operation and the complexity of the project. In certain circumstances, an investor can start his operations within a month following these administrative procedures in order to start a business in Cambodia: How many steps?
- Step 1. Every business in Cambodia must register with the Ministry of Commerce.
- Step 2. An investment project must also register with the CDC before commencing operations if it wants to benefit from incentives. The registration process is fairly straightforward; however, a large volume of documentation needs to be prepared (for example, the Memorandum and Articles of Association) in the Khmer language and submitted with the application form to register a business.
- Step 3. The business also needs to register its address with City Hall. Once this is done, the business will receive a registration certificate indicating a company identification number. The process usually takes three weeks
1/ Investment Proposal
2/ CDC issues a Conditional Registration Certificate to the applicant
- Company Registration at Ministry of Commerce
- Relavant licenses, as approapriate, from Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy or Ministry of Tourism or Ministry of Health or Ministry of Agriculture or other Ministries according to the investment activities.
- Review and approval of construction plan, etc. by Local Authorities/Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
- Initial environmental impact assessment by Ministry of Environment
- Tax Department Registration at MInistry of Economy and Finance
3/ CDC issues a final Registration Certificate to the applicant
Notes:
- Provided that the project is not in areas in which investment is prohibited, CDC will accept the investment proposal and proceed as above
- Projects with certain attribute need to be submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval
- The CDC will obtain all the licenses from relevant Ministries or other entities listed in the Conditional Registration Certificate on behalf of the applicant. All Governement entities responsible for issuing authorization, clearnaces, license, permits or registration listed on the Conditional Registration Certificate will issue such documents no later than the 28th working day from the date of the Conditional Registration Certificate.
FDI Project Registration and Implementation Stages in Cambodia
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Nature of Export Procedures
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Duration (days)
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US$ Cost
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Documents preparation
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14
|
220
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Customs clearance and technical control
|
3
|
262
|
Ports and terminal handling
|
3
|
100
|
Inland transportation and handling
|
2
|
150
|
Total
|
22
|
732
|
Nature of Import Procedures
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Duration (days)
|
US$ Cost
|
Documents preparation
|
19
|
210
|
Customs clearance and technical control
|
3
|
265
|
Ports and terminal handling
|
5
|
217
|
Inland transportation and handling
|
3
|
180
|
Total
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30
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872
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IMPORT - EXPORT NATURE AND PROCEDURES
These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in Cambodia. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.