Bookkeeping for Singapore SMEs — Step-by-step walkthrough
Bookkeeping for Singapore SMEs in 2026: what records to keep, the 5-year rule, software, GST and corporate-tax links, costs in S$ and a monthly routine.
EGM mechanics — resolutions, quorum and minutes — Step-by-step walkthrough
EGM mechanics for Singapore companies in 2026: calling an EGM, notice periods, quorum, ordinary vs special resolutions and minute-keeping, step by step.
Drag-along, tag-along and shareholder agreements — Step-by-step walkthrough
Drag-along, tag-along and shareholder agreements explained for Singapore companies in 2026: how the clauses work, drafting steps, costs in S$ and pitfalls.
What Remedies Can a Singapore Court Grant in a Section 216 Case?
Section 216 of the Companies Act (Cap. 50) is one of the most powerful tools available to minority shareholders in Singapore. It allows a member who has suffered oppression, unfair discrimination, or prejudice at the hands of the majority to seek a remedy from the court — without having to wind up the company to [...]
CALA 2025: The Three New Company Registers Every Singapore Company Must Maintain
The Companies (Amendment) Act 2024, commonly referred to as CALA 2025 (the Companies (Amendment) Act and Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment) Act), commenced in phases from 6 May 2026. Among its most significant provisions are three new statutory registers that virtually every Singapore company must now maintain. These new registers are not optional. Failure to set [...]
Singapore Budget 2026 for Companies: 50% CIT Rebate, S$2,000 Cash Grant & Key Tax Measures
Singapore's Budget 2026, delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on 18 February 2026, introduced a series of measures aimed at supporting businesses through a period of global economic uncertainty. For Singapore companies, the headline measure is the enhanced Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Rebate — which was further upgraded on 7 April [...]
Singapore AGM Requirements 2026: Complete Practical Guide for Private Companies
Every Singapore private limited company is legally required to hold an Annual General Meeting — commonly known as an AGM. For many business owners, the AGM feels like a bureaucratic hurdle, but it serves a critical governance function: giving shareholders the formal opportunity to review the company's financial performance, approve accounts, and make key decisions [...]
Nominee Director Singapore 2026: Legal Requirements, Risks & How to Use One Safely
Every Singapore private limited company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. For foreign business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors who are not physically present in Singapore, this requirement is often met by appointing a nominee director — a Singapore-resident individual who sits on the board to satisfy the statutory requirement [...]
Employment Pass Renewal 2026: COMPASS Benchmarks, July Deadline & What Employers Must Do Now
From 1 July 2026, every Employment Pass renewal in Singapore is assessed against COMPASS's updated criteria — including revised sector-specific salary benchmarks, a refreshed list of recognised educational institutions, and an updated Shortage Occupation List. This is not a distant deadline. It is here now. If your employee's Employment Pass is due for renewal in [...]
Striking off and members’ voluntary winding up — Step-by-step walkthrough
Striking off and members' voluntary winding up — Step-by-step walkthrough. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Practical 202...