Running a Company Archives

Singapore vs Hong Kong: Corporate Governance, Secretarial Obligations and Director Duties Compared (2026)

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 [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:08:06+08:00May 20th, 2026|Running a Company|

Nominee Director Duties and Personal Liability After CALA 2025: Five Things Every Nominee Must Know Now

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 [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:08:07+08:00May 20th, 2026|Running a Company|

Single vs Multi-Family Office in Singapore: Costs, Pros and Cons (2026)

Singapore has become the region's pre-eminent family office hub, with an estimated 1,650 single family offices operating here by end-2024 — a figure that has more than tripled since 2020. Behind that headline number is a structural decision that every ultra-high-net-worth family faces: should you establish a dedicated Single Family Office (SFO) that you own [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:20:13+08:00May 17th, 2026|Running a Company, Useful Incorporation Articles|

Running an E-Commerce Business in Singapore: Tax and Compliance Guide 2026

Singapore is one of Asia's most attractive markets for e-commerce businesses — a high-income, digitally connected population, excellent logistics infrastructure, and a legal and regulatory environment built around cross-border trade. But running an online business in Singapore comes with a specific set of tax and compliance obligations that many founders discover only after they are [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:20:14+08:00May 17th, 2026|Accounting Bookkeeping Tax and XBRL, Running a Company|

Understanding Drag-Along Rights in Singapore Shareholder Agreements

When founders incorporate a company and bring in investors, one of the most consequential provisions in their shareholders' agreement is often the one they discuss least: drag-along rights. For majority shareholders, these clauses are indispensable protection when exiting a business. For minority shareholders, they can feel like a trapdoor. This guide explains how drag-along rights [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:20:16+08:00May 17th, 2026|Running a Company, Useful Incorporation Articles|

Board Resolutions in Singapore: Types, Requirements & Legal Authority (2026)

A complete 2026 guide to board resolutions in Singapore — ordinary, special and written resolutions, common use cases, drafting principles, and director duty obligations under the Companies Act.

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:20:20+08:00May 16th, 2026|Latest News and Announcements, Running a Company|

Running an E-Commerce Business in Singapore: Tax & Compliance Guide (2026)

Complete 2026 guide to running an e-commerce business in Singapore — company setup, GST registration, corporate tax, customs duties, PDPA compliance, and annual filing deadlines.

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:20:22+08:00May 16th, 2026|Accounting Bookkeeping Tax and XBRL, Running a Company|

AGM Requirements for Singapore Companies: A Practical Guide (2026)

Every Singapore company must comply with AGM requirements under the Companies Act. Learn the deadlines, agenda, exemptions, notice rules, and what happens if you miss the AGM deadline.

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:20:32+08:00May 14th, 2026|Latest News and Announcements, Running a Company|

The Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 Has Commenced: What Every Singapore Director Must Do Now

On 6 May 2026, key provisions of the Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (the "Amendment Act") formally commenced in Singapore. For company directors — whether executive, non-executive, or nominee — the changes are immediate and significant. The maximum fine for breaching core director duties has quadrupled from S$5,000 to S$20,000. A new category [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:20:38+08:00May 13th, 2026|Latest News and Announcements, Running a Company|

Redomiciling Your Foreign Company to Singapore: The Complete Process Guide (2026)

A company's country of incorporation is not necessarily permanent. Many multinational businesses, family-owned enterprises, and investment structures have re-examined their domicile in recent years — driven by regulatory reform, shifting tax treaty networks, increasing investor preference for transparent and stable jurisdictions, and the desire to access Singapore's world-class banking and financial infrastructure. Singapore law expressly [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:20:39+08:00May 12th, 2026|Running a Company, Useful Incorporation Articles|