Singapore has long positioned itself as an innovation hub in Asia, and its tax system reflects this ambition. Companies that invest in research and development, acquire intellectual property rights, or register patents and trademarks can access a range of tax deductions and incentives that significantly reduce the cost of IP creation and commercialisation. This guide [...]
If your company employs Work Permit holders in Singapore, you are required to pay a Foreign Worker Levy (FWL) to the government every month. The levy is not a tax on your workers — it is a cost borne entirely by the employer, designed to encourage businesses to moderate their reliance on lower-skilled foreign labour [...]
Transfer pricing is one of the most scrutinised areas of Singapore corporate tax. If your company transacts with related parties — whether parent companies, subsidiaries, or associated enterprises — the prices you charge for those transactions must reflect what independent parties would have agreed. This is the arm's length principle, and IRAS takes it very [...]
Running a construction business in Singapore is rewarding, but the regulatory landscape is one of the most demanding of any industry. Construction companies must satisfy obligations across at least four government agencies — ACRA, BCA, MOM, and IRAS — and failure to comply with any one of them can result in fines, licence revocations, or [...]
Singapore has emerged as one of the world's premier business hubs, and an increasing number of foreign companies are choosing to transfer their place of incorporation — their "domicile" — to Singapore rather than simply setting up a subsidiary here. This process, known as redomiciliation or transfer of registration, allows a company incorporated overseas to [...]
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When a Singapore company enters liquidation, creditors must submit proofs of debt to the liquidator to participate in the distribution of the company's assets. But what happens when the liquidator rejects or reduces a creditor's claim? And what recourse does a creditor have when a proof of debt is admitted over the objection of another [...]
Transferring shares in a Singapore private limited company is a routine but legally significant transaction. Whether you are bringing in a new investor, restructuring ownership, or exiting a business, the process requires careful compliance with the Companies Act 1967, your company's Constitution, and IRAS stamp duty rules. This guide walks through every step. What Is [...]