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Appointing A Local Director
It is required for every company in Singapore to appoint a local director. Under the Companies Act, businesses must register
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
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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
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.
All About Partnership Businesses: General & Limited Partnership
A partnership is a formal arrangement and agreement between two or more parties who wish
Responsibilities of a Singapore Company Director
In this article, we shall talk about the responsibilities of a company director. Also, we
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
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 Security Agency in Singapore
Although Singapore is one of the safest countries globally, the government of this Asian country
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8 Tips To Run a Successful Business in Singapore
Singapore has grown over the years to become one of the Asian countries with the most business opportunities. Singapore’s government provides a welcoming environment to ensure entrepreneurs can run successful businesses. Good legal systems, dependable infrastructure, and an encouraging tax structure, which usually only big markets like China can boast
Starting An Employment Agency in Singapore
An employment agency assists other businesses with their staffing and recruitment needs. In other words, they serve as intermediaries between employers and potential employees. Such firms specialize in the placement of both foreign and domestic candidates in positions ranging from entry-level to executive. Foreigners have long been in high demand
Setting Up A Family Office
Singapore is one of the most important financial centres in South-East Asia. It has become a favourite choice for many high-net-worth families looking to manage their global assets and investments. Hence, family offices have become a popular asset-management vehicle amongst them. They prove to be the most valuable resource. Between
What is ACRA and Its Functions?
The Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA) takes care of the registration process for business entities in Singapore. In Singapore, ACRA is also known as the Registrar of Companies. Both of these terms are used interchangeably for the same entity. The merger of the Public Accountants’ Board with
How to Set Up a Non-Profit Organisation in Singapore?
Singapore is home to at least 140 non-profit organisations (NPOs), with more still on the horizon. Although the statutory obligations for registration and operations are demanding, many more NPOs are making Singapore their headquarters because of its global connectivity, business-friendly ecosystem, and multi-racial population. However, without registering with the appropriate
How Can I Start A Home-based Bakery Business in Singapore?
Bakeries are a commonly found food service enterprise globally, including in Singapore. If you’re passionate about baking and want to put your skills to good use, you should definitely consider starting a bakery from home. That way, you get to hone your baking skills, share your creations with others, and
Company Limited by Guarantee
In Singapore, forming a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) is a simple and cost-effective process. For foreign nationals or entities in the city, starting a CLG is one of the most popular options for a non-profit organisation. CLGs are not suited for members seeking a return on their assets through
Starting An Education Center in Singapore
As one of Singapore’s prospective growing industries, the education industry plays a critical role in attracting and nurturing talent from across the world. The Economic Development Board launched the Global Schoolhouse initiative in 2002 intending to transform Singapore into an internationally recognized educational hub. There are currently over 1,200 private
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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.
Mastering GST Filing: Tips and Best Practices for Singaporean Businesses
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.
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
