Singapore has long been a preferred jurisdiction for setting up holding companies, and for good reason. Its combination of a low corporate tax rate, an extensive double tax agreement (DTA) network, a one-tier dividend system, and targeted capital gains exemptions makes it one of the most tax-efficient holding company locations in the world. Whether you [...]
Singapore has built one of the world's most attractive environments for high net worth (HNW) individuals seeking to relocate, grow their wealth, and establish a long-term base in Asia. With no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax, a territorial income tax system, and a world-class living environment, the city-state draws entrepreneurs, family [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If your Singapore company is planning to expand overseas, the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant could cover up to 50% of your eligible costs. Administered by Enterprise Singapore, it is one of the most practical government grants available to Singapore SMEs in 2026 — yet many businesses either do not know about it or miss [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Singapore bank account opening — DBS, OCBC, UOB, Wise, Aspire — Eligibility and requirements checklist. For foreign founders setting up shop in Singapor...
Introduction: The Fund Domicile Shift Is Real A quiet but significant shift is underway in Asian asset management. Fund managers who once automatically defaulted to the Cayman Islands Segregated Portfolio Company (SPC) structure are now pausing to evaluate Singapore's Variable Capital Company (VCC). Launched in January 2020, the VCC has rapidly matured into a credible [...]
Singapore registered address and BizFile+ filings: section 142 requirement, annual return deadlines, fees, and how to stay compliant with ACRA.