Starting a Company
Why Are Shelf Companies Worth Your Consideration
A shelf company, also known as a ready-made or aged company, is a business entity that has been pre-registered but remains inactive until it is sold to a buyer. Here are some key points to understand about shelf companies. Advantages of Shelf Companies Time...
Shareholders vs. Members: Understanding the Difference in Business Structures
In the world of business, understanding the various roles and responsibilities within different company structures is crucial. One common area of confusion is the distinction between shareholders and members. Let's delve into these concepts to clarify their...
Startup SG Founder: Empowering First-Time Entrepreneurs in Singapore
The Startup SG Founder (SSGF) programme is set to revolutionise the landscape for first-time entrepreneurs in Singapore. With its upcoming changes effective from April 1, 2024, this initiative promises to provide enhanced support and opportunities for innovative...
Looking to Launch your Textile Production Business in Singapore?
The textile sector, one of the oldest segments of the manufacturing industry, has consistently performed well within the global economy. Asian countries are renowned for their textile mills and manufacturing firms that export products worldwide. Singapore, in...
A Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Business in Singapore
If you intend to start a business in Singapore, this comprehensive guide from Raffles Corporate Services will be useful to you. Benefits of setting up a business in Singapore Singapore has very low tax rates when compared to...
What is a Nominee Director and how to appoint one for your Singapore Company?
According to Section 145(1) of the Companies Act, there needs to be at least one resident director in a company. Section 145(1) of the Companies Act: Every company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore and, where the company only has...
What does a Singapore Company Secretary do?
A Singapore company secretary is essential in ensuring that the company complies with all regulatory compliance. The company secretary is responsible for duties like maintaining records and statutory registers and administering board meetings and shareholder meetings....
Setting up a Private Limited Company in Singapore
The official term for this would be a Private Company Limited by Shares. The common layperson term would be "private limited". This is a business structure that is limited in terms of shareholder and director liability. This is the most ideal for business owners...
Things to do Post-Incorporation
There are things which the company must work on post-incorporation. These are the items that a typical company needs to take note of: Opening of a corporate bank account Depositing the paid-up capital into the corporate bank account Application of licences Setting up...
How to open a bank account for foreigners
The simple answer as to whether foreigners can open a Singapore bank account is yes. However, the foreigner will need to be eligible to open a Singapore bank account. If these eligibility criteria are met, then there is no reason why the foreigner will not be allowed...
Running a Company
Proxy Voting in Singapore Companies 2026: Section 178 Companies Act, Corporate Representatives and Meeting Day Verification
Complete 2026 guide to proxy voting in Singapore companies — Section 178, corporate representatives under Section 179, forms, verification and disputes.
Dividend Declaration for Singapore Companies 2026: Section 403 Companies Act, Interim vs Final Dividends and Tax Treatment
Complete 2026 guide to declaring dividends in Singapore — Section 403 Companies Act rules, interim vs final dividends, dividend vouchers and one-tier tax.
Common Seal in Singapore Companies 2026: Legal Effect, Section 41A Execution and When You Still Need One
Complete 2026 guide to the company seal in Singapore — Section 41A execution without a seal, when a seal is still useful, and constitution drafting.
COMPASS Points Calculator Singapore 2026: Will Your EP Application Score Enough?
The complete 2026 guide to Singapore’s COMPASS Employment Pass points system — every attribute explained, worked examples, and how to lift a marginal score.
Why Good Corporate Governance Matters Even for Small Private Companies
Discover why good corporate governance matters for small private companies in Singapore, key rules under the Companies Act, and how a corporate secretary can help.
Court Application to Order a Singapore Company General Meeting Under Section 182 (2026)
Under the Companies Act 1967, general meetings are how shareholders make decisions. A director should call one when required by the constitution, the Act, or a valid requisition. But sometimes the directors refuse to call a meeting; sometimes the quorum requirements...
Court Application to Determine Share Class Rights in a Singapore Company (2026)
When a Singapore private company issues more than one class of shares, disputes over what rights each class actually carries are almost inevitable. Ordinary shares, non-voting shares, redeemable preference shares, "founder shares", management shares, alphabet shares —...
Section 168 Companies Act Singapore (2026): Payments to Directors for Loss of Office and Shareholder Approval
Section 168 of the Companies Act 1967 is the provision that stops directors from quietly voting themselves large "compensation for loss of office" or exit payments on the way out the door. It requires payments made to a director in connection with the loss of office,...
Section 156 Companies Act Singapore (2026): Director’s Duty to Disclose Interests in Transactions
Every director of a Singapore company is required, at some point in their tenure, to make a formal declaration under section 156 of the Companies Act 1967. The declaration is short, but the underlying obligation runs deep. If you fail to disclose a personal or...
The Relationship Between Corporate Secretary, Accountant and Tax Agent in Singapore
Understand the roles of a corporate secretary, accountant and tax agent in Singapore — compliance, filings with ACRA and IRAS, GST, CPF and best-practice workflows.
Growing a Company
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Taxes and GST
Enterprise Innovation Scheme (EIS) Singapore 2026: 400% Tax Deduction Explained
Singapore’s Enterprise Innovation Scheme gives a 400% tax deduction on the first S$400,000 of qualifying innovation spend. Full 2026 guide: eligibility, cash payout, documentation, common errors.
Family Office Principal track under ONE Pass and GIP — Complete 2026 guide
Family Office Principal track under ONE Pass and GIP — Complete 2026 guide. For HNW individuals planning trusts and succession in Singapore. Practical 2…
Foreign Tax Credit (FTC), pooling and limitations — Complete 2026 guide
Foreign Tax Credit (FTC), pooling and limitations — Complete 2026 guide. For Singapore SMEs managing tax and accounting compliance. Practical 2026 walkt…
Section 33 ITA Singapore: General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) and the 50% Section 33A Surcharge (2026)
Singapore’s general anti-avoidance rule explained — Section 33 ITA framework, AQQ test, Section 33A 50% surcharge, IRAS challenges, advance ruling defence.
Section 19A Capital Allowances Singapore 2026: Plant and Machinery Tax Deduction Guide
Complete guide to Section 19A capital allowances Singapore 2026 — three-year and one-year write-off, low-value asset rule, balancing allowances for plant and machinery.
Withholding tax, treaty benefits and certificates of residence — Complete 2026 guide
Withholding tax, treaty benefits and certificates of residence — Complete 2026 guide. For Singapore SMEs managing tax and accounting compliance. Practic…
Singapore holding company tax optimisation — Complete 2026 guide
Singapore holding company tax optimisation — Complete 2026 guide. For Singapore SMEs managing tax and accounting compliance. Practical 2026 walkthrough…
Approved Donations in Singapore: Section 37(3) ITA and the 250% Tax Deduction (2026)
Section 37(3) ITA gives a 250% tax deduction for donations to Singapore IPCs. Here is what qualifies, what does not, and how companies should claim it.
Singapore Crypto Tax 2026: How IRAS Treats Digital Tokens and Crypto Businesses
How IRAS taxes digital payment tokens, utility tokens and security tokens in Singapore — income tax, GST, and the trading vs investment line for 2026.
Free Trade Zone (FTZ) usage and customs — Complete 2026 guide
Free Trade Zone (FTZ) usage and customs — Complete 2026 guide. For trading companies setting up Singapore operations. Practical 2026 walkthrough coverin…
Bookkeeping
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