From 6 May 2026, Singapore companies that wish to repurchase shares selectively — that is, from specific shareholders rather than from all shareholders on equal terms — must navigate a new two-tier approval process introduced by the Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (CALA 2025). This is one of the most significant changes to [...]
From 6 May 2026, every audit report for a Singapore company must now name the individual public accountant primarily responsible for the engagement. This change — introduced under the Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (CALA 2025) — is one of the most significant shifts in Singapore's audit accountability framework in years, and it [...]
Sole proprietorship vs LLP vs Pte Ltd — Step-by-step walkthrough. For foreign founders setting up shop in Singapore. Practical 2026 walkthrough covering...
Singapore Pte Ltd company registration for foreigners — Step-by-step walkthrough. For foreign founders setting up shop in Singapore. Practical 2026 walk...
Subsidiary of foreign parent — director and capital pitfalls — Complete 2026 guide. For foreign founders setting up shop in Singapore. Practical 2026 wa...
Scheme of Arrangement in Singapore: Court Process, Creditor Vote and Cross-Class Cramdown (2026) A scheme of arrangement is one of the most powerful restructuring tools available under Singapore law. When a company faces financial distress but has a viable underlying business, a scheme allows it to compromise debts with creditors and reorganise its affairs — [...]
Changing Company Directors in Singapore: ACRA Process, Timeline and Common Mistakes (2026) Director changes are among the most common corporate secretarial transactions in Singapore. Whether you are bringing in a new investor who requires a board seat, removing an underperforming executive, or handling a director who has simply resigned, the process must be done correctly [...]
Director Disqualification in Singapore: Grounds, Duration and Consequences (2026 Guide) Being disqualified as a director is one of the most serious consequences that can befall a business person in Singapore. A disqualification order strips you of the right to act as a director of any Singapore company — not just one. If your company is [...]
Singapore Transfer Pricing 2026: Documentation Requirements, Related-Party Transactions and IRAS Compliance If your Singapore company transacts with related parties — whether a parent company, a subsidiary, a sister company or even a sole director's other business — transfer pricing rules apply. Many Singapore SMEs are unaware that they have transfer pricing obligations until IRAS raises [...]
F&B Business Compliance in Singapore: The Complete Guide for Restaurant and Café Owners (2026) Running a food and beverage business in Singapore is one of the most regulated industries in the city-state. You need approvals from multiple agencies before you can open your doors, and the ongoing compliance obligations — food hygiene, employment law, GST, [...]