What Is an Injunction Under Singapore Law?An injunction is a court order that either prohibits a party from doing something (prohibitory injunction) or compels a party to do something (mandatory injunction). In Singapore, the High Court has wide jurisdiction under section 4(10) of the Civil Law Act 1909 to grant injunctions in all cases where [...]
Branch Office vs Subsidiary: Key DifferencesBefore considering a conversion, it is important to understand what separates a branch office from a subsidiary in Singapore.A branch office is not a separate legal entity — it is an extension of its foreign parent company. This means the parent company is directly liable for the branch's debts and [...]
What Is a Data Breach Under the PDPA?A data breach occurs when there is unauthorised access, collection, use, disclosure, copying, modification, or disposal of personal data held by your organisation. This definition under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is deliberately broad — and it applies whether the breach was caused by a sophisticated cyberattack [...]
What Is the SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)?The SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) is a Singapore government grant that provides eligible employers with an additional S$10,000 credit to fund enterprise and workforce transformation. The SFEC is administered by the Workforce Singapore (WSG) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and is designed to encourage companies to invest in employees skills [...]
What Is a Dividend in Singapore? A dividend is a distribution of a company's profits to its shareholders, proportional to their shareholding. In Singapore, dividends are governed by the Companies Act 1967 and the company's constitution. Declaring dividends incorrectly exposes directors to personal liability — so understanding the correct process is essential. Singapore companies can [...]
If you hold a Singapore Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, EntrePass, Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), or Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass, you may be entitled to bring your immediate family members to live with you in Singapore through the Dependant's Pass (DP) scheme. This guide covers everything you need to know about the Dependant's [...]
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When a dispute arises over the ownership or validity of a share transfer in a Singapore private limited company, one of the most effective interim remedies available to a shareholder is an injunction to restrain the company from registering the disputed transfer. Such an order, granted by the Singapore High Court, prevents the company from [...]