The Startup SG Founder grant is one of Singapore's most accessible and impactful government grants for first-time entrepreneurs. It provides seed capital of up to S$50,000 matched on a 1:1 basis by an Accredited Mentor Partner (AMP), alongside structured mentorship — combining funding with business guidance in a package designed for early-stage startups. This guide [...]
A holding company is a Singapore-incorporated private limited company (Pte Ltd) whose primary purpose is to hold shares in one or more subsidiaries — rather than to conduct trade or operations itself. Holding company structures are widely used by entrepreneurs, investors, family businesses, and multinational groups as a tool for asset protection, tax optimisation, succession [...]
Every Singapore company has a statutory obligation to appoint an auditor — unless it qualifies for the small company audit exemption. Getting this right matters: failing to appoint an auditor within the prescribed timeframe is an offence under the Companies Act (Cap. 50), and directors of non-compliant companies can face personal fines. This guide walks [...]
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced new minimum qualifying salaries for both the Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass, effective 1 January 2027 for new applications. Announced as part of Budget 2026, these increases represent the most significant upward revision to work pass salary floors in several years — and employers who wait until December [...]
Striking off and members' voluntary winding up — Eligibility and requirements checklist. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance....
Capital reduction (court vs solvency) — Eligibility and requirements checklist. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Practica...
Share buybacks under CALA 2026 — Eligibility and requirements checklist. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Practical 2026...
A Mareva injunction — formally known as a freezing order under the Singapore Rules of Court 2021 — is one of the most powerful pre-trial remedies available in civil litigation. When granted, it restrains a defendant from dissipating or removing assets from Singapore's jurisdiction, preserving the plaintiff's ability to enforce any eventual judgment. This guide [...]
Singapore consistently attracts high net worth individuals (HNWIs) from across Asia and beyond. Its political stability, low tax rates, internationally recognised legal system, and proximity to Southeast Asian markets make it one of the world's premier relocation destinations for wealthy individuals and their families. This guide covers every official pathway available in 2026. Why High [...]
Running payroll correctly in Singapore involves more than calculating salaries. Employers must make timely CPF contributions, manage statutory deductions and leave entitlements, and submit the correct returns to government agencies. This guide covers everything Singapore employers need to know for 2026. CPF Contribution Rates 2026 The Central Provident Fund (CPF) is mandatory for Singapore citizens [...]