Singapore has emerged as Asia's premier hub for single-family offices, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) reporting more than 2,000 single-family offices established by the end of 2024 — a number that continues to grow despite tightened criteria. The combination of political stability, sophisticated financial infrastructure, deep capital markets, and the headline tax exemption [...]
Introduction Every decision of substance in a Singapore company must be properly authorised and documented. Whether you are opening a corporate bank account, approving a major contract, allotting shares, or changing your registered office, the law requires that these actions be sanctioned by a formal company resolution. Understanding the different types of resolutions — and [...]
Introduction Every Singapore private limited company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. For foreign entrepreneurs and investors who do not live in Singapore, this requirement creates an immediate practical challenge. The solution most commonly used is the appointment of a nominee director — a Singapore resident who sits on [...]
Singapore has firmly established itself as Asia's premier destination for family offices. With over 1,500 single family offices (SFOs) now operating in the city-state, robust legal frameworks, sophisticated fund management infrastructure, and generous tax incentive schemes under Sections 13O and 13U of the Income Tax Act, Singapore offers high-net-worth families a compelling combination of stability, [...]
Running a Singapore company means managing a recurring cycle of statutory filings, tax submissions, and corporate governance requirements. Miss a deadline and you face penalties — sometimes automatic, sometimes discretionary, but always avoidable with proper planning. Yet many business owners do not have a single, consolidated view of everything that is due and when. This [...]
A complete guide to Annual General Meeting (AGM) requirements in Singapore for 2026. Covers Section 175 deadlines, private company exemptions under Section 175A, notice requirements, Annual Return filing, and the increased penalties under the Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025.
Raising fresh capital is a recurring challenge for any growing Singapore company. When the existing cash reserves and retained earnings are not enough to fund expansion, acquisitions, or working capital, directors and shareholders usually turn to one of two well-established tools under the Companies Act 1967: the bonus issue and the rights issue. At first [...]
Introduction Every company incorporated in Singapore is required by law to maintain a comprehensive set of statutory records. These records serve as the official documentation of a company’s structure, governance decisions, and financial activities. Failure to keep them up to date can result in penalties, prosecution, and even the disqualification of directors. Yet many business [...]
Why Share Transfers Matter for Singapore Companies Transferring shares in a Singapore private limited company is one of the most common corporate transactions that business owners will encounter. Whether you are bringing in a new investor, restructuring ownership among existing shareholders, or facilitating a management buyout, understanding the proper procedure for transferring shares is essential. [...]
What Is the Corporate Service Providers Act 2024? The Corporate Service Providers Act 2024 (CSP Act) represents one of the most significant pieces of legislation to impact the corporate services industry in Singapore in recent years. Enacted by Parliament and brought into effect on 9 June 2025, the CSP Act establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework [...]