Due to technical issues with ACRA’s BizFile+ Portal, some BizFile+ users have experienced difficulties with filing transactions over the last few days. Our IT team is currently working urgently to resolve the issues. 2 As some CSPs have not been able to file transactions for your clients in Bizfile+, ACRA will waive any penalties incurred for filings with [...]
On 27th August 2020, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced changes to its foreign workforce policy. Changes to the Minimum Qualifying Salary for Employment Pass and S Pass Candidates and renewals For new applicants: From 1st September 2020, It will be raising the minimum qualifying salary for Employment Pass (EP) candidates to SGD$4,500 from [...]
Paid-up capital is the amount of money a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares. In Singapore, companies can have as low a paid-up capital as SGD$1. In this instance, the company has received SGD$1 for perhaps 1 share of the company, assuming that the company is denominating one share at SGD$1. Let [...]
Singapore is a very open economy and we do welcome individuals from all over the world to open companies in Singapore to do legitimate business. Foreigners can fully own a Singapore company. A foreigner can also apply for a valid working pass to become the local director of the Singapore company. Being open and pro-business [...]
Part of the striking off process of a Singapore company involves clearing all outstanding taxes and tax obligations to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). If these are not cleared, IRAS may object to the application for striking off. The company in question should ensure the following: All outstanding tax returns (Form C-S/C) are [...]
Update as of 24 July 2020 The new requirements for companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) to lodge their Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC) information with ACRA will take effect from 30 July 2020. Under the law, all companies, foreign companies and LLPs, unless exempted, are required to file the information in their existing RORC with ACRA’s [...]
Very often people do get confused by social enterprises and charities. Even though they may seem similar in nature, there are clear and obvious distinctions. For a non-profit organisation to be called a charity, it has to apply for charity status. For the sake of this article, we will use charity and non-profit organisations to [...]
A social enterprise is a business that has specific social objectives that serve its purpose. Social enterprises are still firms that aim to maximise profits while maximising benefits to society and the environment. The profits of social enterprises are primarily used to fund social programs. Social enterprises are somewhat middle ground between a traditional profit [...]
The Business and IPC Partnership Scheme (BIPS) is a scheme that allows 250% corporate tax deduction on qualifying expenses when a business' or company's employees volunteer, provide professional services to recognised Institutions of Public Character (IPCs) The employee of a business or company in Singapore can qualify for the BIPS scheme provided: he or she [...]
According to the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), A trademark is a sign that you can use to distinguish your business’ goods or services from those of other traders. It can be represented graphically in the form of your company’s name or logo. A trademark can add value to your business. Using a trademark [...]