The PAM Export of Service Committee is conducting a simple 30-point survey to gauge the export readiness of Malaysian Architects and the problems faced in the process. The survey also attempts to identify the methodology, expertise and skills set necessary to effectively export professional design services overseas. Please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. The questionnaire is avaible in the current issue of Berita Akitek.
SECTION A - PREAMBLE
1. Has your firm exported architectural / design services abroad ? YES NO
2. If NOT, do you intend to do so in the next 12 month ? YES NO
3. Does your firm possess the capacity to export its service YES NO
SECTION B - EXPORT DETAILS (Answer only if you have exported your services)
4. List the country(ies) you have exported your services to:

5.

 What year did you first start to export your services ?
6. Were you nominated by the Government of Malaysia to undertake foreign projects ? YES NO
7. If NOT, how did you first venture overseas ?
8. Did you establish a branch / representative office in that country ? YES NO
9. Did you team up with a local agent (person / company) in that country ? YES NO
10. Was that agent an Architect ? YES NO
11. If NOT an Architect, what was the agent's main activity ?
12. Were you in joint venture with any other Malaysian firm / company / corporation / contractor ? YES NO
13. For the country in question, did you face any restrictions on access to local markets not experienced by the local firms ? YES NO
14. Did you face any limits on the scope of services you would normally offer YES NO
15. Were you required to register with the relevant authorities to practice in that country ? YES NO
16. Did you faced any restrictions on the types of legal entities (Sole Prop. / Partnership / Co.) permitted to provide professional services ? YES NO
17. Did you face any restrictions on foreign equity or foreign ownership ? YES NO
18. Did you face any financial difficulties in you operations in foreign country ? YES NO
19. Did you face any restrictions or prohibitions to joint venture with locals ? YES NO
20. Did you face any restrictions on land / premises ownership or long-term lease YES NO
21. Did you face any numerical restrictions or other limits affecting the ability to bring in personnel of choise YES NO
22. Did you face any limits on length of stay YES NO
23. Did you face any nationality requirements for senior personnel YES NO
24. Were you required to employ local staff under the country's regulations ? YES NO
25. Did you face any restrictions on currency exchange and repatriation of profit back to Malaysia ? YES NO
26. Did you face any difficulties (in relation to Q25) caused by the lack of a tax treaty with Malaysia ? YES NO
27. Did you face any restrictions on tax breaks or investment incentives available only to local firms ? YES NO
28. What was the duration for you to get your first payment from the time you embarked ? YES NO
29. Did you face any language / communication problems ? YES NO
30. Has the experience in exporting your services been a good and rewarding one ? YES NO
 
SECTION C - FURTHER COMMENT (eg. shortcomings that you wish the Govt. of M'sia can assist in, etc)
 
OPTIONAL - RESPONDENT INFO (Provide your particulars & contact details so that PAM may keep you informed via e-mail)
Name of Respondent:
Email:
Name of Firm:
Size of Firm: Year Establish:
City of Local Location:
Foreign Location(s):