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Singapore waterfront and business district

April 12, 2024

Home Office Scheme

The Home Office Scheme in Singapore allows certain categories of businesses to operate from residential premises. It is administered by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and is designed…

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Singapore waterfront and business district

April 12, 2024

GIRO

GIRO stands for “General Interbank Recurring Order.” It is a payment service commonly used in Singapore and some other countries. It allows individuals and businesses to make regular,…

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Singapore waterfront and business district

April 12, 2024

Consideration

The principle of consideration is a fundamental concept in contract law that requires each party to an agreement to offer something of value in exchange for receiving a…

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Singapore waterfront and business district

April 12, 2024

Holding Company

In Singapore, a holding company is a type of business entity whose primary purpose is to own shares in other companies, which are referred to as its subsidiaries.…

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Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

April 12, 2024

Charge

In company law, a “charge” refers to a form of security interest granted over an asset or set of assets by a company (the chargor) to a lender…

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Singapore waterfront and business district

April 12, 2024

Charitable Trust

A charitable trust is a legal entity created to advance charitable causes or benefit the public. It is formed when a settlor (the person establishing the trust) transfers…

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Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

April 12, 2024

Indemnity

Indemnity is a legal concept that involves one party agreeing to compensate another for the harm or loss that they have suffered or might suffer in the future,…

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Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

April 12, 2024

Fiduciary Duties

Fiduciary duties refer to the highest standard of care imposed by law or equity on individuals who manage the assets or interests of others. These duties are entrusted…

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Colleagues discussing documents in a meeting

April 12, 2024

Minority Shareholder

A minority shareholder is an individual or entity that holds a minority stake in a company, meaning they own less than 50% of the total outstanding shares of…

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Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

April 12, 2024

Memorandum of Understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a document that outlines the terms and details of an agreement or understanding between two or more parties. It is a formal,…

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