Singapore's Budget 2026, delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on 18 February 2026, introduced a series of measures aimed at supporting businesses through a period of global economic uncertainty. For Singapore companies, the headline measure is the enhanced Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Rebate — which was further upgraded on 7 April [...]
Every Singapore private limited company is legally required to hold an Annual General Meeting — commonly known as an AGM. For many business owners, the AGM feels like a bureaucratic hurdle, but it serves a critical governance function: giving shareholders the formal opportunity to review the company's financial performance, approve accounts, and make key decisions [...]
Every Singapore private limited company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. For foreign business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors who are not physically present in Singapore, this requirement is often met by appointing a nominee director — a Singapore-resident individual who sits on the board to satisfy the statutory requirement [...]
From 1 July 2026, every Employment Pass renewal in Singapore is assessed against COMPASS's updated criteria — including revised sector-specific salary benchmarks, a refreshed list of recognised educational institutions, and an updated Shortage Occupation List. This is not a distant deadline. It is here now. If your employee's Employment Pass is due for renewal in [...]
Striking off and members' voluntary winding up — Step-by-step walkthrough. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Practical 202...
Capital reduction (court vs solvency) — Step-by-step walkthrough. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Practical 2026 walkthr...
Share buybacks under CALA 2026 — Step-by-step walkthrough. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Practical 2026 walkthrough co...
Area of Law: Company Law — Minority Shareholder Oppression | Jurisdiction: Singapore | Key Statute: Companies Act (Cap. 50), Section 216 Introduction In closely held Singapore private limited companies, one of the most potent — and frequently overlooked — weapons in the majority shareholder's arsenal is the withholding of dividends. Unlike employees who draw salaries, [...]
Singapore is one of the world's most generous countries when it comes to government support for small and medium-sized enterprises. From enterprise development and productivity improvements to internationalisation and technology adoption, the Singapore Government offers dozens of grant schemes administered by Enterprise Singapore, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), SkillsFuture Singapore, and other agencies. The [...]
Singapore's food and beverage industry is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the economy — and for good reason. The city-state's reputation for food safety, hygiene standards, and quality assurance is world-class. But for F&B entrepreneurs, navigating the full compliance landscape can be overwhelming, particularly when dealing with multiple regulatory agencies at once. [...]