When a Singapore company is struck off the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) register, it ceases to exist as a legal entity. For a creditor owed money by that company, this is often deeply frustrating: the debtor has, in effect, been administratively dissolved — removing the entity the creditor needs to sue, enforce against, [...]
This article is part of our series on Singapore company law court proceedings. It covers the reinstatement of a Singapore company that has been struck off the register by ACRA, from a director's practical perspective. What Does It Mean for a Company to Be Struck Off? Under Section 344 of the Singapore Companies Act (Cap. [...]
When a company is struck off the ACRA register — whether by ACRA's own motion or by voluntary application — it ceases to exist as a legal entity. Its assets vest in the Government, its contracts are at risk of falling away, and its directors and shareholders lose the ability to deal with its property [...]
Singapore's food and beverage (F&B) sector is one of the most vibrant and competitive in Southeast Asia — and one of the most heavily regulated. From the moment you decide to open a restaurant, café, food manufacturer, or food distribution business, you face a layered set of licensing, tax, employment, and corporate compliance obligations that [...]
When a Singapore company is struck off the ACRA register, it ceases to exist as a legal entity. Its bank accounts are frozen. Its contracts are technically unenforceable. Any property it held at the point of dissolution vests in the Singapore Government as bona vacantia. If business was left unfinished — pending litigation, uncollected debts, [...]
When the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) strikes a company off the register, it ceases to exist as a legal entity. Its contracts are terminated, its bank accounts are frozen, its assets may vest in the Government of Singapore, and it can no longer sue or be sued. For directors, shareholders, and creditors who [...]
When founders, investors, and multinational firms choose between Singapore and Hong Kong as their primary Asia-Pacific base, the conversation usually starts with tax rates and incorporation costs. But corporate governance quality, secretarial obligations, and director liability exposure are increasingly important factors — particularly for companies seeking institutional investment, regulatory approval, or a credible compliance track [...]
The Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (CALA 2025) commenced on 6 May 2026, and for nominee directors in Singapore, the changes are anything but incremental. Fines have quadrupled. Informal arrangements are now illegal. And a new automatic disqualification trigger means that a criminal conviction in a completely separate area of law can end [...]
Single Family Office vs Multi-Family Office: The Choice That Shapes the Whole Operation For wealthy families considering a Singapore family office, the most consequential decision is rarely the tax incentive scheme — it is the structural choice between a Single Family Office (SFO) and a Multi-Family Office (MFO). The two models share the same end [...]
GST registration is one of the most consequential compliance milestones for a Singapore business. Once you cross the threshold, you must charge 9% GST on all taxable supplies, file quarterly GST returns, and remit the tax to IRAS — with strict penalties for late registration, late filing, and underpayment. Get it wrong and you face [...]