Starting a Company
Companies Limited by Guarantee (CLG) in Singapore: Setup, Tax and Compliance (2026)
The CLG is the go-to structure for Singapore charities, professional bodies and trade associations. 2026 guide to CLG setup, constitution drafting, charity registration, IPC status and ongoing compliance.
Re-domiciliation of foreign companies into Singapore — Complete 2026 guide
Re-domiciliation of foreign companies into Singapore: the size and solvency tests, S$1,000 fee, 60-day de-registration rule and process for 2026.
Singapore representative office — 3-year sunset — Complete 2026 guide
Singapore representative office guide 2026: the 3-year sunset, US$200 fee, eligibility, what an RO can and cannot do, and how to convert before it ends.
Singapore branch office of foreign parent — Complete 2026 guide
Singapore branch office of foreign parent explained: ACRA registration, the S$300 fee, authorised representative rules, tax and timelines for 2026.
Global Investor Programme Singapore 2026: Requirements, Process & Common Mistakes
How the Singapore Global Investor Programme works in 2026, the four investment options, application timeline, renewal substance, and the most common reasons applications fail.
Nominee Director in Singapore: Legal Requirements, Risks & How It Works (2026)
Everything foreign-owned Singapore companies need to know about nominee directors under the CSP Act 2024 – duties, risks, fees, agreements, and exit planning.
Convertible Notes & SAFEs in Singapore: A Founder’s Guide to Startup Financing (2026)
Most Singapore startups raise their first cheque on a convertible note or a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) — not a priced equity round. The reason is simple: founders and angels usually agree the company has value, but they cannot agree on a number. A...
Singapore Tech.Pass 2026: Requirements, Eligibility and Application Guide
Tech.Pass is Singapore’s elite work pass for established tech founders, leaders and experts. Here is the 2026 framework with eligibility and application detail.
Pre-Incorporation Contracts in Singapore: Section 41 Companies Act Explained (2026)
Section 41 of the Singapore Companies Act lets a newly incorporated company adopt contracts entered into before incorporation. Our 2026 guide for founders.
Branch Office vs Subsidiary in Singapore: Which Should Foreign Companies Choose? (2026)
A practical 2026 comparison of Singapore branch offices and subsidiaries for foreign companies — covering tax, liability, ACRA filings and ongoing compliance.
Running a Company
Gagging Orders and Confidentiality Injunctions in Singapore Company Cases (2026)
Some of the most valuable things a company owns cannot be locked in a safe: its trade secrets, its customer lists, its pricing models, its unannounced deals, and the confidential terms of its disputes. When a departing director threatens to leak them, or a party to...
Injunction to Restrain Wrongful Termination of a Singapore Distribution Agreement (2026)
For many Singapore companies, a distribution or dealership agreement is the business. It is the exclusive right to sell a brand's products in a territory, built up over years of investment in inventory, marketing and customer relationships. So when the principal...
Company Minute Books and Meeting Minutes in Singapore (Section 188) 2026
Minutes are one of those corporate formalities that feel like paperwork until the moment they matter, and then they matter a great deal. When a shareholder disputes a decision, a bank asks for evidence of board approval, a buyer's lawyers run due diligence, or IRAS or...
Ordinary vs Special Resolutions in Singapore Companies (2026)
Almost every formal decision a Singapore company makes at the shareholder level is passed as a "resolution". But there are two kinds, and the difference is not cosmetic. An ordinary resolution needs a simple majority. A special resolution needs a 75% supermajority...
Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) in Singapore (2026): Who Can Sponsor Whom
Relocating to Singapore for work often means bringing your family too. But not every family member fits into the Dependant's Pass box. A common-law spouse, a step-child, a disabled adult child, or an ageing parent falls outside the Dependant's Pass rules, and that is...
Group Relief for Singapore Companies (2026): Transferring Losses Within a Group
Companies within the same corporate group often have uneven results in a given year. One entity turns a healthy profit while a sister company, perhaps a newer venture or a business hit by a downturn, runs at a loss. Singapore's group relief system lets you move...
Tax‑Deductible vs Non‑Deductible Business Expenses in Singapore: A Practical Guide
Learn which business expenses are tax‑deductible in Singapore, common pitfalls, GST and CPF considerations, and how corporate secretarial support can help. Read our practical guide.
Undertaking as to Damages in Singapore Injunction Applications (2026)
An injunction is a powerful weapon, but it is not handed out for free. When a court grants an interim injunction, it almost always attaches a price: the applicant must give an "undertaking as to damages", a binding promise to compensate the other side if the...
Court Injunction to Restrain a Singapore Director from Acting (2026)
When a director is acting against the company's interests, exceeding their authority, or clinging to a position they no longer hold, the damage can be swift and hard to undo. Contracts get signed, funds get moved, assets get disposed of, and by the time a trial is...
In-Principle Approval (IPA) Letter for Singapore Work Passes (2026)
Your Employment Pass application has been approved, and the Ministry of Manpower has sent an "In-Principle Approval" letter. What now? The In-Principle Approval, universally shortened to IPA, is one of the most misunderstood documents in Singapore's work pass process....
Growing a Company
Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt) Singapore 2026: Eligibility, Activities & How to Apply
Singapore's trade landscape shifted dramatically in the first half of 2026. The ripple effects of US tariff measures sent Singapore-based exporters and manufacturers scrambling to reassess their supply chains, redirect their sales pipelines, and rethink their...
Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) Singapore 2026: Eligibility, Application & Renewal Guide
If you are a foreign national who wants to live in Singapore long-term — whether as the spouse of a Singapore Citizen, the family member of a work pass holder, or in another qualifying capacity — the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is likely the first residence pass you...
S Pass Singapore 2026: Quota, Eligibility & Application Guide for Employers
The S Pass is Singapore's mid-skilled work pass, designed for foreign professionals who do not meet the higher salary and qualification thresholds for an Employment Pass (EP) but whose skills are needed by Singapore employers. If you are an employer looking to hire a...
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) Singapore 2026: Salary Threshold, Validity and Application Guide
The Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) is the most flexible work pass Singapore offers to high-earning foreign professionals. Unlike a standard Employment Pass, the PEP is not tied to a single employer — its holder can change jobs without filing a new pass...
Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant 2026: Eligible Markets, Activities and How to Apply
For Singapore SMEs eyeing their first overseas customers, the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant administered by Enterprise Singapore remains the most accessible piece of internationalisation funding on the market. It defrays up to 70% of the third-party costs of...
Switching Jobs as a Singapore Employment Pass Holder in 2026: Cancellation, New Application & Notice Periods
Switching employers as a Singapore Employment Pass (EP) holder sounds straightforward — find a new role, get an offer, hand in notice. In practice, it is one of the most legally fragile transitions in the Singapore work-pass system. The EP is tied to a specific...
Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) Singapore 2026: Pre-Approved Solutions, Application Process & Funding Tips
The Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) is the Singapore government's flagship subsidy for SMEs that adopt pre-approved digital and productivity solutions. It is administered jointly by Enterprise Singapore and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), and it is...
Singapore EntrePass 2026: Eligibility, COMPASS & Application Guide
If you're a foreign founder hoping to relocate to Singapore by building a startup, the EntrePass is one of only a handful of work passes that lets you both run a Singapore-incorporated company and live here long-term. Unlike the Employment Pass (EP), which is granted...
After Your Grant Is Approved: Claims, Compliance & Audit Guide
For most Singapore SMEs, the hard part of working with government grants is the application — pulling together the project plan, the quantitative impact case, the supporting financials and the qualifying vendor quotations. But the post-approval phase is where many...
COMPASS Points Calculator: Will Your EP Application Score Enough?
Since the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) was rolled out in September 2023, almost every Employment Pass (EP) application in Singapore has been screened through a points-based scoring system before MOM officers ever look at the merits. With effect from...
Taxes and GST
Complete Guide to Setting Up a Family Office in Singapore 2026: Section 13O vs 13U, MAS Requirements and Costs
Singapore has cemented its position as Asia's leading wealth management hub, with the number of single family offices growing from around 400 in 2020 to more than 2,000 by 2025. If you are a high net worth family considering Singapore as the base for your wealth...
Withholding tax, treaty benefits and certificates of residence — Timeline and processing benchmarks
Withholding tax, treaty benefits and certificates of residence in Singapore: rates, timelines and IRAS processing benchmarks for 2026.
Singapore holding company tax optimisation — Timeline and processing benchmarks
Singapore holding company tax optimisation: participation exemption, FSIE, treaty access, setup timeline and processing benchmarks for 2026.
Global Trader Programme (GTP) — concessionary tax — Timeline and processing benchmarks
Global Trader Programme (GTP) — concessionary tax — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For trading companies setting up Singapore operations. Practical…
Regional HQ (RHQ) and IHQ tax incentives — Timeline and processing benchmarks
Regional HQ (RHQ) and IHQ tax incentives — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For foreign parent companies entering Singapore. Practical 2026 walkthrou…
BEPS Pillar Two and 15% Multinational Top-up Tax — Timeline and processing benchmarks
BEPS Pillar Two and 15% Multinational Top-up Tax — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For directors and counsel tracking Singapore regulatory shifts. P…
Singapore Budget 2026 corporate impact briefings — Timeline and processing benchmarks
Singapore Budget 2026 corporate impact briefings — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For directors and counsel tracking Singapore regulatory shifts. P…
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.
Foreign Sourced Income Exemption Section 13(8) Singapore (2026): FSIE Rules for Dividends, Branch Profits and Service Income
Singapore taxes companies on a territorial basis: income arising in Singapore, and foreign-source income remitted into Singapore, is taxable. The bite of that "remittance" rule is softened for three particular income streams by section 13(8) of the Income Tax Act...
GST Overseas Vendor Registration (OVR) Singapore (2026): Digital Services, Non-Digital Services and Low-Value Goods Rules
Singapore's Goods and Services Tax (GST) used to stop at the border for services. Foreign digital service providers streamed video into Singapore living rooms, sold software subscriptions to Singapore SMEs, and shipped low-value parcels to Singapore doorsteps, all...
Bookkeeping
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