Singapore PDPA 2026: What Every SME Must Do to Stay Compliant
Singapore PDPA 2026: What Every SME Must Do to Stay Compliant Under Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), every organisation that collects, uses, or discloses personal data — regardless of size — must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO), implement data protection policies, and comply with 9 statutory obligations. There is no minimum threshold based […]
Singapore Private Limited Company vs Sole Proprietorship: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
Singapore Private Limited Company vs Sole Proprietorship: Which Should You Choose in 2026? Choosing the right business structure in Singapore is one of the most consequential decisions a founder makes — it affects your personal liability, your tax bill, your ability to raise funding, and how credible you appear to banks and enterprise clients. The […]
Singapore Dependent Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass: What Families of EP Holders Need to Know in 2026
Singapore Dependent Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass: What Families of EP Holders Need to Know in 2026 Employment Pass holders earning at least S$6,000 per month can apply for a Dependent Pass (DP) for their spouse and unmarried children under 21. For family members who do not qualify for a DP, a Long-Term Visit Pass […]
How to Strike Off a Company in Singapore: Voluntary Deregistration Step by Step (2026)
How to Strike Off a Company in Singapore: Voluntary Deregistration Step by Step (2026) To strike off a company in Singapore, the company must be dormant or no longer in business, have no outstanding liabilities or legal proceedings, and submit a voluntary strike-off application to ACRA via BizFile+. The process takes approximately 4 months from […]
GST Registration in Singapore 2026: When You Must Register and How It Works
GST Registration in Singapore 2026: When You Must Register and How It Works You must register for GST in Singapore when your business’s taxable turnover exceeds S$1 million in a 12-month period, or when you have reasonable grounds to expect it will exceed that threshold in the next 12 months. The current GST rate is […]
ACRA Annual Filing Requirements 2026: AGM, Annual Return, and Financial Statements Explained
ACRA Annual Filing Requirements 2026: AGM, Annual Return, and Financial Statements Explained Every Singapore company has a set of annual statutory obligations to fulfil with ACRA and IRAS. Missing these deadlines results in financial penalties, and repeated non-compliance can lead to court prosecution, director disqualification, or company strike-off. HeySara’s corporate secretarial plans track every deadline […]
Incorporating a Company in Singapore as a Foreigner: 2026 Complete Guide
Incorporating a Company in Singapore as a Foreigner: 2026 Complete Guide Singapore allows 100% foreign ownership of a private limited company with no minimum investment requirement, no local partner obligation, and no restriction on the nationality of shareholders. The entire incorporation process can be completed remotely through an ACRA-registered filing agent — no trip to […]
What Is a Nominee Director in Singapore? Legal Requirements, Risks, and How to Use One Safely
What Is a Nominee Director in Singapore? Legal Requirements, Risks, and How to Use One Safely A nominee director in Singapore is a Singapore-resident individual appointed as a company director to satisfy the Companies Act requirement that every Singapore-incorporated company must have at least one locally resident director — while the actual control and beneficial […]
Singapore Corporate Tax Rate 2026: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Singapore Corporate Tax Rate 2026: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Singapore’s corporate income tax rate is a flat 17% of chargeable income. This applies to both local and foreign companies. Combined with the Start-Up Tax Exemption and Partial Tax Exemption schemes, many Singapore companies — particularly in their first few years — pay […]
Employment Pass vs S Pass vs EntrePass: Which Singapore Work Pass Is Right for You in 2026?
Employment Pass vs S Pass vs EntrePass: Which Singapore Work Pass Is Right for You in 2026? Singapore’s three main work passes for foreign professionals — the Employment Pass (EP), the S Pass, and the EntrePass — each serve a different type of worker and employer, with different salary thresholds, eligibility criteria, and compliance obligations. […]
