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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Corporate Secretary 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.
Reasons Why ACRA Might Reject Your Company Registration Application
There’s no gainsaying that Singapore remains one of the best destinations to do business in Southeast Asia. As such, many
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Establishing a Singapore-based Exempt Private Company
An Exempt Private Company, commonly called EPC, is a private limited company with 20 members
Singapore Representative Office Setup Guide for Foreign Companies (2025 Update)
Ready to launch your business in Singapore? Engage a trusted Corporate Service Provider today to ensure a smooth and compliant start.
How to Move your Company from Hong Kong to Singapore
Singapore is considered amongst the top 5 countries in Asia to start a company or
How to Start a Franchise Business in Singapore
It’s not everyone who will have the experience and financial capability to start a business
Your Guide to Starting a Construction Business in Singapore
In Singapore, starting a construction company is a terrific method to fulfil your entrepreneurial dreams.
How to Incorporate a Company in Singapore as a Chinese National
Last updated: 11 September 2026 · 6 min read Written by: Aditee | Reviewed by:
Comparing Employment Pass (EP) and EntrePass: What’s the Difference?
Singapore is a popular destination among foreigners, not only for tourism but also for migration
Founder & Startup Guides
Options to Form Your Company’s Shareholders Structure
While you focus most of your efforts on developing a new product or service for your firm, you should also pay particular attention to your company’s shareholders structure and how you split ownership among its founders, investors, and workers. This is to avoid losing control of your business, which is
All About Partnership Businesses: General & Limited Partnership
A partnership is a formal arrangement and agreement between two or more parties who wish to pursue a specific business activity. Ideally, the mutual expectation of any partnership is to earn profit. The involved parties or individuals in the partnership choose to bring together their assets, skills, and resources. For
Planning to Start Your Business in Singapore? Here is Everything You Need To Know About Startup Costs in Singapore
The prospect of starting either a small or large business in Singapore can be very appealing. Over the years, the country has proven to be an excellent place for businesses to thrive in because of its favourable policies and measures. And many prospective local and international business owners have made
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
A Foreigner’s Guide on Singapore’s Income Tax
Singapore is home to a lot of foreigners, and for good reasons. But being new to a country could be daunting at first, especially when you are still getting yourself familiar with the rules and regulations. You can easily miss out on a lot of important deadlines, like filing your
Insider Tips for Scaling Your Business from Successful Entrepreneurs
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 Buy an Existing Business in Singapore?
Compared in an international perspective, Singapore is recognized as a global business hub and has been pulling individuals, investors, and companies in for several years now. Not only are multinational companies setting up shop in Singapore, but hundreds of thousands of local small and medium enterprises are joining in to
Best Corporate Service Providers in Singapore (2026): A Founder’s Guide
Best Corporate Service Providers in Singapore (2026): A Founder’s Guide Last updated: 30 July 2026 There’s no single best company incorporation service in Singapore — “best” depends on what you need. A local founder who already has a Singapore-resident director just wants incorporation and a compliant secretary handled fast and
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Corporate Income Tax 2021: COVID-19 Support Offers Longer Instalment Plans
If COVID-19 has affected the business you set up, you might find it hard to pay tax. At this particular period, many businesses are finding it hard to pay their taxes due to how the pandemic affected the economy negatively. If you are part of those struggling to pay their
Key Changes to Work Permit Rules in Singapore: What Employers Need to Know
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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
