If you plan on taking your business to the Asia Pacific, you will need access to accurate information on the current economic and political situations and up-to-date news on new legislation and regulations. We have selected some of the best online resources to help you plan your investment, from useful business contacts and organisations, to general guides on taxation and how to conduct your business within the region.

In addition to general information in the Asia Pacific, we provide, where published and accessible, best practice guidance to corporate governance in the following countries: Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.

Typical questions

• How do I register a company name in Australia?
• Are there any regulations I need to be aware of before doing business in China?
• I'm thinking of expanding into India, is there an equivalent of the Chambers of Commerce or similar that I can contact to get some help with this? Where do I start?
• I need contact details for various Japanese government departments.
• Is there a British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore?

For answers to these questions and others please log in to the Directors' Information Gateway (DIG) with your IoD membership number and password, or contact us for further assistance.