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Singapore waterfront and business district

April 14, 2024

Joint Venture

A joint venture (JV) is a business arrangement in which two or more parties collaborate to pool their resources, expertise, and capital to undertake a specific project or…

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Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

April 14, 2024

Form M

In Singapore, Form M refers to the “Income Tax Return for a Non-Resident Individual” or “Form M”. This form is used by individuals who are not considered tax…

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Singapore waterfront and business district

April 14, 2024

Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore’s national urban planning and development authority. Established in 1974, the URA is responsible for planning and regulating land use, urban development,…

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Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

April 14, 2024

Will

A will is a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes regarding the distribution of their assets and the management of their affairs after death. A will allows…

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Singapore waterfront and business district

April 14, 2024

Trust

A trust is a legal arrangement in which one party, known as the settlor or grantor, transfers ownership of assets to another party, known as the trustee, to…

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Calculator, pen and paper on a desk

April 14, 2024

Tax-deductible

A tax-deductible expense refers to a cost that can be subtracted from a taxpayer’s gross income when calculating their taxable income, thereby reducing the amount of income subject…

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Singapore waterfront and business district

April 14, 2024

Virtual Office

A virtual office is a service that provides businesses with a registered office address and administrative support without physical office space. In Singapore, companies commonly use virtual offices…

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Stock and pallets stored in a warehouse

April 14, 2024

Free Trade Zone

In Singapore, a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is a designated area where goods can be imported, stored, processed, and re-exported with minimal customs duties and bureaucratic requirements. FTZs…

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Singapore waterfront and business district

April 13, 2024

Factoring

Factoring is a financial transaction in which a business sells its accounts receivable (invoices) to a third-party financial company, known as a factor, at a discount. The factor…

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Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

April 13, 2024

Representative Office

A representative office is a business entity established by foreign companies in a foreign country to conduct non-commercial activities on behalf of the parent company. Representative offices serve…

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