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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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July 9, 2025
An Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) is a type of equity remuneration incentive scheme that allows a company’s employees to acquire shares in the company or its holding…
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July 9, 2025
The Electronic Register of Members (eROM) is a centralised register maintained by the Registrar of Companies (which is part of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority or ACRA)…
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July 9, 2025
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator, playing a crucial role in overseeing and promoting the stability and development of the…
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July 9, 2025
An Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) refers to the natural person(s) who ultimately own or control a legal entity or arrangement, even when the ownership or control is exercised…
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