Singapore registered address and BizFile+ filings — Complete 2026 guide
Singapore registered address and BizFile+ filings — Complete 2026 guide. ACRA rules, virtual addresses, annual filings and the BizFile+ workflow.
Nominee director services — foreigner essentials — Complete 2026 guide
Nominee director services — foreigner essentials. Singapore ACRA rules, indemnity, fees, KYC and the 2026 process for foreign founders.
Sole proprietorship vs LLP vs Pte Ltd — Complete 2026 guide
Sole proprietorship vs LLP vs Pte Ltd — Complete 2026 guide. For foreign founders setting up shop in Singapore. Practical 2026 walkthrough covering sole...
Singapore Pte Ltd company registration for foreigners — Complete 2026 guide
Singapore Pte Ltd company registration for foreigners — Complete 2026 guide. For foreign founders setting up shop in Singapore. Practical 2026 walkthrou...
When a Singapore company is dissolved — whether struck off by ACRA for failing to file annual returns, or wound up through a voluntary or compulsory liquidation — it ceases to exist as a legal entity. Any outstanding debts owed by that company appear, at first glance, to be uncollectable. The debtor has vanished. But [...]
The Global Investor Programme (GIP) is Singapore's flagship investment-based permanent residency pathway, administered by the Economic Development Board (EDB). It is designed for established business owners, founders, and next-generation entrepreneurs who wish to relocate to Singapore and contribute to the country's economic ecosystem through substantive investment. This guide covers everything you need to know about [...]
Employee equity incentive schemes are one of the most powerful tools available to Singapore companies seeking to attract, retain, and motivate key talent. Three structures dominate: Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs), share awards (including restricted share units and performance shares), and phantom equity (including share appreciation rights). Each structure has distinct legal, tax, and accounting [...]
The Corporate and Accounting Laws Amendment Act 2025 (CALA 2025) introduced a significant change to Singapore's audit framework: every audit report issued for a Singapore company must now name the individual public accountant responsible for the engagement, not merely the audit firm. This reform affects all companies that require a statutory audit under the Companies [...]
PDPA Compliance for Singapore Companies: The 11 Obligations Every Director Must Know (2026)
If your Singapore company collects, uses, or discloses personal data — and virtually every company does — the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) places eleven distinct obligations on your organisation. These are not aspirational guidelines. They are enforceable legal requirements backed by fines of up to ten per cent of your annual turnover for [...]
Time Limits for Applying to Court to Reinstate a Struck-Off Singapore Company
When a Singapore company is struck off the register — whether by ACRA on its own initiative or through a voluntary striking-off application — a fundamental question arises for any person with a stake in the company: how long do I have to apply to court to reinstate it? The answer matters enormously. Miss the [...]