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5 Must-Have Corporate Governance Practices For Small Businesses
Where there are no established structures and systems guiding any business operation, it is only a matter of time before
What is a Nominee Director and Why Might I Need to Use One?
Singapore’s Companies Act makes it mandatory for all Singaporean incorporated companies to have at least one resident director on their
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Singapore Employment Pass – A Comprehensive Guide to COMPASS
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.
Protect Your Company’s Intellectual Property By Incorporating in Singapore
Starting and growing a business is one of the many thrills of being an entrepreneur.
Establishing a Singapore-based Exempt Private Company
An Exempt Private Company, commonly called EPC, is a private limited company with 20 members
How to Move to Singapore and Apply for Permanent Residency?
Singapore is a popular destination for people from all over the world to migrate in
Benefits of Starting a Holding Company in Singapore
An excellent place to start when creating your international holding structure is by forming a
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.
How to Start a Law Firm in Singapore?
With Singapore’s Ministry of Law’s recent call for applications under the Qualifying Foreign Law Practice
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Decoding Success: A Guide to Measuring Business Success 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.
Starting An F&B Company in Singapore
Food is a vital part of any culture, but do you know exactly what it takes to establish a food and beverage business in Singapore? Singapore is regarded as a foodie’s paradise by both locals and visitors. According to a recent analysis by Food Industry Asia (FIA) in 2020, Singapore’s
7 Business Ideas To Start A Small Scale Business in Singapore
At some point, the vision of having ones own business must have crossed many people’s minds, even if it’s just a small scale business. The reasons to start a business can be many, whether due to the want to earn an extra income or to the extent of having a
Starting An e-Commerce Company in Singapore
It’s no secret that Singapore’s online-based enterprises have grown rapidly in recent years, to the point that they now generate billions of dollars annually. According to a report by Facebook and management consultancy Bain & Company, the country’s e-Commerce income is expected to reach US$10 billion (S$13.4 billion) by the
How to Set Up an E-Commerce Company in Singapore
According to a report from Google, Temasek, and Bain, it is expected that the digital market in Southeast Asia will exceed US$200 billion by the year 2025. Singapore generates at least one-third of the total online retail sales in the region. With this in mind, if you are planning on
Top 7 E-Commerce Platforms to Start Selling On
You don’t have to spend a lot of time or money, or even have enough knowledge, to start selling online. More often than not, the best option to start is to sign up with an established e-commerce platform. You can then start to grow your business through the platform’s existing
Responsibilities of a Singapore Company Director
In this article, we shall talk about the responsibilities of a company director. Also, we will let you know those who are eligible for the position, how can they be appointed, and resign from the post. What Does a Director Do? A director manages the company’s affairs and handles major
Starting A Trading Company in Singapore (Import & Export)
Various merchants worldwide use Singapore as a ‘port of entry,’ particularly those operating in the western and eastern time zones. Singapore is the globe’s 14th leading exporter, as per the World Trade Organization‘s recent statistics. An outline of the main facets of trading is presented below if you wish to
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Grants and Schemes for Startups in Singapore (2026)
Last updated: 29 October 2026 · 8 min read Reviewed by: Corporate Secretarial Team, HeySara Key Takeaways First-time founders can get up to S$50,000 through Startup SG Founder, applied for through an Accredited Mentor Partner. Since 30 September 2026, the EDGE grant has replaced EDG, PSG and MRA for new
Why Entrepreneurs should Prioritize Cash Flow over Profit?
Some e-commerce business owners believe that profit is more important than cash flow. In case you have the same belief, it is time for you to change your mind as we are about to enlighten you on the importance of cash flow. Imagine this scenario. If a businessman sells most
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
