October 16, 2026
How SME Owners Should Pay Themselves
Salary, dividends, or both? The right mix keeps your numbers honest and your business future-proof.
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October 16, 2026
The Companies Act 1967: A Map for Singapore Company Directors
The Companies Act 1967 runs to Part 12. Here is which Parts an SME director actually needs, what moved out to the IRDA, and how to read it…
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October 16, 2026
Understanding Excise Duty and Customs Duty for Importers in Singapore
Many new importers assume that every shipment arriving in Singapore attracts duty. In practice the position is more nuanced. Understanding excise duty and customs duty for importers in…
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October 15, 2026
Appealing an ACRA Late Filing Penalty: What Works and What Does Not
You can appeal an ACRA late lodgement penalty or composition sum after rectifying the breach. Here is what an appeal can achieve, and what makes one credible.
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October 15, 2026
How to File a Complaint With ACRA About a Suspected Statutory Breach
ACRA only investigates complaints with public interest, real harm and hard evidence. Here is what to file, what ACRA will not touch, and what happens next.
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How to File a Name Complaint Against Another Singapore Business
Another business registered a name too close to yours? ACRA can order it changed, but only if you apply within 12 months. The grounds, the evidence, the fee…
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What ACRA Will Investigate, and What It Will Not
ACRA investigates name complaints, statutory breaches, public accountants and corporate service providers. It does not touch fraud or shareholder disputes. Here is where each goes.
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October 15, 2026
An Annual Software Subscription Is Paid Upfront: Reconcile the Service Period and Prepayment
When a company pays an annual software subscription upfront, review the service period before recording the whole payment as the current month’s expense. Identify what the contract provides,…
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Your Payment Processor Holds a Rolling Reserve: Track the Balance and Release Conditions
If a payment processor retains a rolling reserve, keep the withheld balance visible and review the release terms before treating it as cash available to spend. A reserve…
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Your EP Salary Includes Commission: Check the Dependant’s Pass Income Evidence
If an EP holder’s pay includes commission, do not use the total of a strong sales month as the fixed monthly salary for a Dependant’s Pass assessment. Identify…
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