by Willie Tan | May 13, 2026 | Starting a Company
Introduction Keeping up with annual compliance is one of the most common challenges for directors and company officers in Singapore. This article, Annual Compliance Checklist for Singapore Private Companies: A Corporate Secretary’s Guide, sets out the core...
by Willie Tan | May 13, 2026 | Starting a Company
Introduction Many business owners and directors ask: what does a corporate secretary do, and why is the role essential in Singapore? Understanding the role and responsibilities of a corporate secretary in Singapore helps companies remain compliant with the Companies...
by The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team | May 11, 2026 | Running Your Company, Starting a Company
Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) sector is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the country — and for good reason. Food safety, employment law, tax compliance, and environmental obligations all intersect when you operate a restaurant, café,...
by Willie Tan | May 11, 2026 | Starting a Company
Introduction Directors and company secretaries frequently ask: when must a Singapore company hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and file its Annual Return? This article explains the framework under the Companies Act and practical steps for compliance. Understanding...
by Willie Tan | May 11, 2026 | Starting a Company
Introduction When a director resigns from a Singapore company there are several legal and administrative steps that must be followed to ensure compliance with the Companies Act and statutory filing requirements. This article explains the director’s resignation process...
by The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team | May 9, 2026 | Running Your Company, Starting a Company, Tax
Starting a business in Singapore comes with many advantages — and one of the most valuable is the Startup Tax Exemption (SUTE) scheme. Under SUTE, newly incorporated qualifying companies enjoy significant corporate income tax exemptions for their first three Years of...
