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8 October 2026 8:08 pm
Are you a business owner, manager, or aspiring entrepreneur in Singapore looking to sharpen your financial acumen and navigate the latest corporate regulations? Raffles Corporate Services Pte. Ltd.…
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July 22, 2025
The Business Improvement Fund (BIF) is a key government grant in Singapore designed to bolster the capabilities and competitiveness of the tourism sector. Administered by the Singapore Tourism…
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July 22, 2025
An audit exemption is a provision in company law that allows certain companies to be excused from the statutory requirement of having their financial statements independently audited. This…
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July 22, 2025
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) refers to a set of laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. AML measures aim to…
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July 11, 2025
For every company registered in Singapore, the Annual Return (AR) filing with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is a crucial compliance requirement. At Raffles Corporate Services…
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July 9, 2025
The concept of the corporate veil is intrinsically linked to the fundamental principle of separate legal personality in company law. When a company is officially registered or incorporated,…
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July 9, 2025
Banking licenses in Singapore are primarily regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). MAS acts as Singapore’s central bank and is the unified supervisor for various financial…
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July 9, 2025
Financial Advisers Licenses are issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), specifically under the Financial Advisers Act (FAA) (Cap. 110 or 2001). This licensing regime is distinct…
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July 9, 2025
Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licenses are issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 (SFA). The SFA establishes a comprehensive regulatory…
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July 9, 2025
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issues Payment Services Act (PS Act) licenses for persons conducting payment services in Singapore, unless exempted. There are three types of…
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