Capital reduction (court vs solvency) — Eligibility and requirements checklist
Capital reduction (court vs solvency) — Eligibility and requirements checklist. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Practica...
Share buybacks under CALA 2026 — Eligibility and requirements checklist
Share buybacks under CALA 2026 — Eligibility and requirements checklist. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Practical 2026...
Singapore Payroll and CPF Guide 2026: Rates, Deadlines and Employer Obligations
Running payroll correctly in Singapore involves more than calculating salaries. Employers must make timely CPF contributions, manage statutory deductions and leave entitlements, and submit the correct returns to government agencies. This guide covers everything Singapore employers need to know for 2026. CPF Contribution Rates 2026 The Central Provident Fund (CPF) is mandatory for Singapore citizens [...]
VCC vs Cayman SPC: Why Singapore Is the New Fund Domicile (2026 Guide)
Singapore's Variable Capital Company (VCC) and the Cayman Islands Segregated Portfolio Company (SPC) are now the two most frequently compared fund structures for Asia-focused asset managers. For decades, Cayman dominated: it offered flexibility, a light-touch regulatory regime, and deep familiarity among institutional investors globally. That consensus is shifting rapidly. Since the VCC framework launched in [...]
Annual General Meeting Requirements for Singapore Private Companies
Every Singapore private limited company is required to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) — unless it qualifies for one of the exemptions under the Companies Act. Yet many business owners are caught off guard by the filing deadlines, the paperwork requirements, and the penalties for non-compliance. This guide covers the AGM requirements for Singapore [...]
Singapore Company Constitution: Purpose, Contents and How to Amend It
Every Singapore company must have a constitution — the foundational legal document that governs how the company is run. If you incorporated before 3 January 2016, your company still operates under its Memorandum and Articles of Association (M&AA). If you incorporated after that date, your company has a constitution under the revised Companies Act. Whether [...]
Shareholding Structures for Foreign Founders in Singapore: Individual vs Corporate Shareholders and the SUTE Trap
One of the most consequential — and most commonly overlooked — decisions a foreign founder makes when incorporating in Singapore is the choice of shareholding structure. Should you hold shares directly as an individual? Or through a holding company? The answer is not merely structural. It directly determines whether your Singapore company qualifies for the [...]
Singapore vs Delaware: Which Should Indian and South Asian Founders Choose?
Every year, thousands of Indian and South Asian entrepreneurs face the same question before launching their next venture: should the company be incorporated in Singapore or Delaware? Both jurisdictions enjoy strong global reputations. Both appear frequently in term sheets and shareholder agreements. But the two serve very different purposes — and choosing the wrong one [...]
ACRA Annual Return Filing in Singapore: Deadlines, Penalties and Requirements for 2026
Every Singapore-incorporated company must file an annual return with ACRA. There are no exceptions for dormant companies, holding companies, or companies with no revenue. Missing the deadline triggers automatic financial penalties, and persistent non-compliance can result in ACRA striking the company off the register. This guide explains what an annual return is, who must file [...]
Director Duties and Personal Liability in Singapore: What ACRA’s 2026 Enforcement Focus Means for Company Directors
Singapore directors face a sharper compliance environment in 2026. The Corporate Accountability and Limited Liabilities (Amendment) Act 2025 (CALA 2025), which took effect on 6 May 2026, has raised the stakes for director accountability — and ACRA’s recent public communications make clear that enforcement is a top priority for the year ahead. Whether you sit [...]