September 15, 2026
Singapore representative office: 3-year sunset: Frequently asked questions
Singapore representative office and its 3-year sunset rule: frequently asked questions on scope, staffing and conversion options.
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Category: Starting a Company
September 9, 2026
Copyright Protection for Singapore Businesses: What’s Automatically Protected, What Isn’t, and How to Prove Ownership
We are regularly asked how a Singapore company “registers” copyright in its marketing materials, product photography or website content. The honest answer surprises most founders: there is no…
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September 9, 2026
Buying a Shelf Company in Singapore: When It Makes Sense (and When Incorporating Fresh Is Better)
Every so often a founder asks us to skip the incorporation queue altogether and simply buy a company that already exists. It sounds like a shortcut, and in…
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September 6, 2026
Pre-Incorporation Contracts in Singapore (2026): Section 41 Companies Act, Promoter Liability and Ratification
Founders often sign leases, supplier agreements or hiring contracts before their Singapore company is even incorporated. It feels efficient: the deal is ready, so why wait for ACRA…
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September 3, 2026
S Pass Qualifying Salary Rises to S$3,300 from September 2026: What Singapore Employers Need to Know
From 1 September 2026, the minimum qualifying salary for S Pass holders in Singapore rises from S$3,150 to S$3,300 a month, with the financial services sector floor climbing…
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September 3, 2026
Shareholders’ Agreement vs Company Constitution in Singapore: Do You Need Both, and What Goes Where?
Two Singapore founders shake hands, file a company constitution with ACRA, and assume the paperwork is done. Eighteen months later, one wants to sell to a competitor, the…
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