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August 7, 2025

Preference Shares

Preference shares are a type of share issued by Singapore-incorporated companies that provide shareholders with preferential rights over ordinary shareholders, especially in respect of dividends and asset distribution…

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August 7, 2025

Subsidiary Company

A subsidiary company is a corporation or business entity that is at least 50% owned and controlled by another company, known as the parent or holding company. If…

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August 7, 2025

Tax residency

Tax residency in Singapore is a critical status that determines how individuals and companies are taxed, what tax rates apply, and eligibility for tax reliefs, deductions, and international…

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August 4, 2025

Winding Up

The term “winding up” is a formal legal process for closing down a Singapore company or bringing a company’s life to an end in an orderly manner.. It…

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August 4, 2025

Writ of Summons

In Singapore, a Writ of Summons (often simply called a “Writ”) is a formal legal document issued by a court that commences most types of civil lawsuits. It…

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August 4, 2025

Work Permit

The Work Permit (WP) is a work pass issued by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for semi-skilled or unskilled foreign workers from approved source countries to work…

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July 31, 2025

Foreign Worker Levy

The Foreign Worker Levy (FWL) is a monthly levy that Singapore employers must pay for hiring certain categories of foreign employees. It applies mainly to Work Permit and…

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July 31, 2025

Deed of Settlement

In the Singapore context, a Deed of Settlement is a legally binding contract that formally documents the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. Its primary…

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July 31, 2025

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

In Singapore, a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a mandatory appointment for all organisations. This individual or group is tasked with overseeing the organisation’s compliance with Singapore’s Personal…

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