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How to Close a Company in Singapore
Deciding to close a company is as tricky as shaping it. Honestly, it might be a little more challenging than
Appointing A Local Director
It is required for every company in Singapore to appoint a local director. Under the Companies Act, businesses must register
Foreigner's corner
Why Singapore Might Be Your Ideal Destination for Establishing a Family Office
In the ever-evolving corporate landscape, the role of a company secretary has undergone significant transformation over the years. Traditionally seen only as providers of administrative support, company secretaries have by now become indispensable strategic partners in ensuring corporate governance and compliance.
How to Start a Financial Services Business in Singapore
In the ever-evolving corporate landscape, the role of a company secretary has undergone significant transformation over the years. Traditionally seen only as providers of administrative support, company secretaries have by now become indispensable strategic partners in ensuring corporate governance and compliance.
All You Need to Know About Starting a Fintech Company in Singapore
With the rising prevalence of IT in today’s global economy, consumers will prefer products and
How to Incorporate an Offshore Company in Singapore
Singapore has made a strong position for itself in the global race in terms of
Why Incorporating a Business in Hong Kong Is a Good Decision
Hong Kong has long been recognised as one of the world’s most business-friendly jurisdictions. Strategically
How To Start A Courier Business In Singapore
The digital age has brought about a degree of industrial diversification and new job creation
Role And Duties Of A Non-Executive Director
Decades ago, a Non-Executive Director (NED) would have been seen as a non-active participant in
Founder & Startup Guides
Exploring the Dynamic Landscape: Types of Business Models for E-commerce in Singapore
In the ever-evolving corporate landscape, the role of a company secretary has undergone significant transformation over the years. Traditionally seen only as providers of administrative support, company secretaries have by now become indispensable strategic partners in ensuring corporate governance and compliance.
All You Need to Know About Starting a Travel Agency in Singapore
As a tourist, you are one of the most important assets to almost any country. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, tourism generates an estimated 3.2% of the world’s GDP. It is a key driver of jobs and economic growth and a major source of foreign exchange for
Variable Capital Companies (VCC) – All You Need to Know
As the country continues to position itself as a one-stop destination for business investment, Singapore’s economy remains one of the best in Southeast Asia, and for good reasons. Over the years, the government of Singapore has taken a more direct and intentional approach to develop its investment sector. As a
Annual Return Filing for Different Business Structures in Singapore: Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Companies
Singapore has established itself as a global hub for business and entrepreneurship, attracting a diverse range of entrepreneurs and investors. Whether you run a sole proprietorship, partnership, or company in this thriving city-state, understanding the annual return filing requirements is crucial to ensure compliance with Singapore’s regulatory framework. In this
Force Strike-Off by ACRA: What It Means When Your Company Is Gazetted to Be Struck-Off in Singapore
Starting a business in Singapore is much more than handling daily operations and driving growth. You must also ensure your company remains fully compliant with regulatory requirements. In Singapore, maintaining corporate compliance isn’t just good practice — it’s a legal requirement. When a company fails to meet its statutory obligations,
How to Incorporate a Company in Singapore as a Chinese National
Last updated: 11 September 2026 · 6 min read Written by: Aditee | Reviewed by: Corporate Secretarial Team, HeySara Key Takeaways Chinese nationals can own and incorporate a company in Singapore, even if they are based overseas. Foreign entrepreneurs must engage a Corporate Service Provider (CSP) to register their business
Why Use a Corporate Services Provider (vs DIY)
Updated 2026 · 10 min read When you’re setting up a company in Singapore, the DIY route looks tempting. ACRA’s BizFile portal is accessible, the government’s online guides are detailed, and incorporation fees are modest. So why do thousands of founders — locals and foreigners alike — choose to work
Establishing a Singapore-based Exempt Private Company
An Exempt Private Company, commonly called EPC, is a private limited company with 20 members or fewer. Generally, shares of an EPC are not beneficial to any other corporate entities. If you are looking to invest in Singapore, setting up an EPC may be a good idea. In this article,
Refined Workflow
How to monitor your company’s financial health during COVID-19
Its been over a year since the world has been dealing with one of the most devastating crises – the Covid-19 pandemic. Almost all countries had to impose a lockdown to curb the spread of this deadly virus. With most of the major economies closing their borders, businesses all over
What the July 2026 Local Qualifying Salary Increase Means for Your S Pass Quota
From 1 July 2026, Singapore’s Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) increased from S$1,600 to S$1,800 per month. This means local employees earning between S$1,600 and S$1,799 — who previously counted as a full unit toward your S Pass quota — now count as only 0.5. For many employers, this has already
Payroll Management – Should SMEs Outsource It?
Time is an invaluable resource that small businesses must protect at all costs. But there’s also another critical resource that’s as important as time – money. So when deciding on their payroll management, they get caught in between these two resources. They don’t understand that money and time are interrelated.
