Annual Return (AR) filing with ACRA — Eligibility and requirements checklist
Annual Return filing with ACRA — deadlines, fees, exemptions and the step-by-step BizFile process every Singapore company director should know for 2026.
Public Examination of Directors in Singapore Winding Up Proceedings
When a company in Singapore is wound up — whether by court order or by creditors' voluntary winding up — the liquidator and creditors do not simply take possession of whatever assets remain and distribute them. The insolvency process includes powerful investigative tools designed to uncover what happened to the company's assets, identify misconduct, and [...]
Compliance Guide for Singapore Professional Services Firms 2026
Professional services firms in Singapore — law firms, accounting practices, management consultancies, engineering firms, architects, and similar regulated businesses — operate at the intersection of sector-specific regulation, corporate compliance, and employment law. Getting compliance right is both a legal requirement and a commercial necessity: regulatory shortfalls can result in loss of licence, reputational damage, and [...]
MAS Single Family Office Class Exemption 2026: Notification and Compliance Guide
Singapore is one of Asia's premier wealth management hubs, home to hundreds of single family offices (SFOs) managing private family wealth. In June 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) refined its regulatory framework for SFOs, with updated guidance on the class exemption regime, notification requirements, and the conditions that an SFO must satisfy to [...]
Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) Singapore 2026: Complete Guide
The Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is Singapore's primary immigration pass for family members of Singapore citizens and permanent residents who wish to reside in Singapore on a long-term basis. This guide covers everything you need to know about the LTVP in 2026 — eligibility, the application process, rights and restrictions, renewal, and the pathway [...]
Running a Retail Business in Singapore: Licensing, Tax and Compliance Guide 2026
Singapore's retail sector is one of the most regulated consumer-facing industries in the country. Whether you are opening a fashion boutique, a food and beverage outlet, a pharmacy, or an online shop, you face a layered compliance landscape — spanning business registration, sector-specific licences, employment law, GST, and consumer protection rules. This guide walks through [...]
GST InvoiceNow Adoption Grants 2026: Up to S$25,000 for Singapore Businesses
If your Singapore business is GST-registered, there is a time-sensitive opportunity you should not miss. Since 1 July 2026, IRAS and IMDA have been offering tiered cash grants of up to S$25,000 to businesses that adopt the InvoiceNow e-invoicing network. The grants are first-come, first-served — and one tier closes as early as March 2028. [...]
Annual General Meeting (AGM) — dispensing, EOT, virtual — Eligibility and requirements checklist
Annual General Meeting (AGM) — dispensing, EOT, virtual — Eligibility and requirements checklist. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA co...
Company Secretary statutory duties under the Companies Act — Eligibility and requirements checklist
Company Secretary statutory duties under the Companies Act — Eligibility and requirements checklist. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA...
Singapore bank account opening — DBS, OCBC, UOB, Wise, Aspire — Eligibility and requirements checklist
Singapore bank account opening — DBS, OCBC, UOB, Wise, Aspire — Eligibility and requirements checklist. For foreign founders setting up shop in Singapor...