The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team, Author at Singapore Secretary Services

How to Change a Company Name in Singapore: ACRA Process and Legal Requirements (2026)

Rebranding is a common strategic move for growing businesses — and for Singapore companies, changing the registered company name requires a formal application through the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). The process is straightforward, but there are approval criteria, procedural steps, and post-change obligations that directors and company secretaries must follow correctly. This guide [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-09T00:21:44+08:00July 9th, 2026|Running a Company|

Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) 2026: What Singapore Employers Must Know

Before applying for an Employment Pass (EP) for a foreign professional, every Singapore employer must comply with the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF). Introduced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in 2014 and progressively strengthened since, the FCF requires employers to give Singaporeans a fair opportunity to apply for job vacancies before turning to foreign talent. [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-09T00:19:48+08:00July 9th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) 2026: Singapore Employer’s Complete Guide

The SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) is one of Singapore's most valuable and under-utilised employer grants. It provides eligible companies with a one-off S$10,000 credit to offset the out-of-pocket costs of workforce transformation, employee upskilling, and business process improvement initiatives. Unlike the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) or Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG), SFEC does not require you [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-09T00:18:04+08:00July 9th, 2026|Grants and Other Incentives|

Singapore Capital Allowances 2026: Sections 19 and 19A, How to Claim and Common Mistakes

When a Singapore company purchases machinery, equipment, computers, or other business assets, the cost cannot usually be deducted as an expense in full in the year of purchase. Instead, the Income Tax Act 1947 provides a specific mechanism — capital allowances — that lets companies claim tax deductions on qualifying capital expenditure over time. Understanding [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-09T00:16:16+08:00July 9th, 2026|Accounting Bookkeeping Tax and XBRL|

Exempt Private Company (EPC) mechanics — Timeline and processing benchmarks

Exempt Private Company (EPC) mechanics — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For foreign founders setting up shop in Singapore. Practical 2026 walkthrou...

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-09-07T16:02:26+08:00July 8th, 2026|Useful Incorporation Articles|

Sole proprietorship vs LLP vs Pte Ltd — Timeline and processing benchmarks

Sole proprietorship vs LLP vs Pte Ltd — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For foreign founders setting up shop in Singapore. Practical 2026 walkthroug...

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-09-07T16:02:27+08:00July 8th, 2026|Useful Incorporation Articles|

Singapore Pte Ltd company registration for foreigners — Timeline and processing benchmarks

Singapore Pte Ltd company registration for foreigners — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For foreign founders setting up shop in Singapore. Practical...

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-09-07T16:02:27+08:00July 8th, 2026|Useful Incorporation Articles|

Court Application to Rectify the Singapore Company Share Register

Every Singapore company is required to maintain a register of members that accurately reflects who its shareholders are and what shares they hold. When that register contains an error — whether through clerical mistake, disputed share transfer, fraudulent entry, or a court order that was never updated — the consequences can be severe: dividend payments [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-08T08:19:58+08:00July 8th, 2026|Court Cases & Legal Updates, Running a Company|

After Your Singapore Grant Is Approved: Claims, Audit Trail & Compliance Guide

Winning a government grant is only the beginning. Many Singapore business owners focus so much energy on the application process that they are caught off guard by the obligations that follow — detailed record-keeping, claims submission, progress reporting, site inspections, and the ever-present risk of clawback if something goes wrong. This guide explains exactly what [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-08T08:17:44+08:00July 8th, 2026|Grants and Other Incentives, Running a Company|

Singapore Payroll & CPF Guide 2026: Rates, Deadlines & Employer Obligations

Running payroll in Singapore involves more than simply paying your staff on time. Employers must correctly calculate CPF contributions, meet strict monthly deadlines, generate compliant payslips, and file annual income tax returns for each employee. For foreign workers, the employer must also manage work pass obligations and levy payments. This guide consolidates everything Singapore employers [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-08T08:16:15+08:00July 8th, 2026|Accounting Bookkeeping Tax and XBRL, Running a Company|

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