When a Singapore private limited company has run its course — its founders are moving on, the business has served its purpose, or assets are being reorganised — the right way to close it (assuming the company is solvent) is a Members' Voluntary Liquidation, commonly known as an MVL. An MVL is a formal, court-supervised [...]
If you hold an Employment Pass (EP) or S Pass in Singapore and want your spouse and children to live with you, the Dependant's Pass (DP) is the primary route. Singapore's DP framework gives eligible family members legal status to reside in the country and, subject to conditions, to work and study. This guide covers [...]
Hiring your first employee is one of the most significant steps in building a Singapore business. It is also one of the most administratively complex. Between CPF registrations, employment contract requirements, MOM obligations, and the Fair Consideration Framework, there is a meaningful compliance burden that catches many first-time employers off guard. This guide covers every [...]
When Singapore founders compare company secretarial providers, most look at one number first: the monthly retainer. A S$50-a-month "unlimited" package versus a S$150-a-month professional firm looks like an obvious choice — until an ACRA filing is missed, a director resolution takes two weeks to turn around, or a striking-off notice arrives because the Annual Return [...]
Raising venture capital is one of the most significant milestones in a Singapore startup's journey. Founders rightly focus on the investor pitch, the term sheet, and the commercial negotiations. But behind every successful funding round sits a mountain of corporate secretarial work — work that, if handled poorly, can delay closing, create legal risk, or [...]
Share issuances, allotments and pre-emption rights — Documents required and templates. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. P...
Constitution amendments and special resolutions — Documents required and templates. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Prac...
Director appointments, resignations and removals — Documents required and templates. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Pra...
Dividends are the primary mechanism by which a Singapore private limited company distributes profits to its shareholders. Whether you are a founder drawing down years of retained earnings, a director managing cash flow for multiple shareholders, or an investor in a profitable SME, understanding the rules around dividend declarations is essential to avoid legal missteps [...]
A floating charge is one of the most commercially important but legally nuanced forms of security under Singapore company law. Unlike a fixed charge — which attaches immediately and permanently to identified assets — a floating charge hovers over a class of the company's assets as they change from time to time, allowing the company [...]