Mistakes to Avoid When Registering Your Trademark In Singapore
When starting their businesses, entrepreneurs frequently try to do so while attempting to avoid paying for professional advice. But, of course, budgets are limited in a company’s early stages, which makes this understandable. When given the option to either spend money on product development or get a trademark specialist, product development typically and understandably wins. […]
Compliance Requirements After Company Incorporation in Singapore
Compliance requirements don’t end after you have completed registering your company in Singapore. There is still a lot more to be done, and this is just the beginning of a complex journey. You still have to meet several compliance obligations set forth by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) as well as the Inland […]
How To Change Your Company Secretary In Singapore
Once incorporated, companies must appoint a company secretary in Singapore within six months if they don’t want to violate the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Agency’s (ACRA) requirements for their operations. Company secretaries ensure that the companies they work for comply with regulatory requirements. They also help board members understand their roles and work within their […]
First 8 People to Hire After Incorporating Your Business
Now that you have incorporated your business, the next thing you need to do is gather a team. But, you are not sure who to hire first? Well, you have come to the right place! To run a business, you would need a team with reliable and qualified members, all performing different roles. The right […]
7 Reasons Why Mothers Make the Best Entrepreneurs
Being a mom is not easy; it is known to be one tough job! As mothers wear multiple hats, they need to juggle them throughout their lives. The list is endless, from caring for their spouse and kids to performing household chores. What happens when mothers turn down these responsibilities? Yes! The family will have […]
Director in Suspected Shell Companies Charged for Money Laundering
Singapore: A woman was charged on Monday (Jul 4) for her role as a director in two suspected shell companies used for money laundering. Susila Hyrawatty Hashim, 43, is facing two counts of offences under the Companies Act, for allegedly failing to exercise reasonable diligence in her duties as director of two Singapore firms – […]
Common Business Functions Companies Should Outsource
Companies often obtain products or services from reliable outside providers rather than dealing with them in-house, which is called outsourcing. Most businesses outsource their operations as it allows them to get more work done when tasks are left to be handled by professionals. This gives businesses time to focus on doing what they are good […]
What is an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)?
The Articles of Association of a firm offer an avenue for organising general meetings other than AGMs. Meetings are sometimes organised for the consideration of exceptional business problems whenever it becomes impossible for a company to let a critical issue go unacknowledged until the next AGM. An extraordinary general meeting (EGM) is the name given […]
Simple Tips to Manage Bookkeeping on Your Own
Bookkeeping is a critical task a small business owner should not overlook. Bookkeeping may seem to be a difficult chore if you are starting your own small business, but still, it must be attended to. Sometimes, it may get overwhelming, especially because a small-scale entrepreneur often has to play so many roles. Moreover, since bookkeeping […]
Debunking Corporate Secretary Myths
There’s no denying that Singapore continues to be the best country to incorporate and start a business in all of Southeast Asia. As a result, Singapore has seen an influx of foreign companies looking to take advantage of the country’s economic strength in the region. And for a good reason, too, especially with the ease […]
