Under the Companies Act (Cap. 50), every Singapore-incorporated company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. For foreign founders who do not yet hold Singapore residency or a valid long-term pass, this creates an immediate structural challenge at incorporation. The solution used by many foreign entrepreneurs is to appoint a [...]

When a majority shareholder agrees to sell their stake to a buyer, there is often a sticking point: the buyer wants 100% of the company, but minority shareholders may be reluctant to sell, are holding out for a higher price, or are simply unresponsive. Drag-along rights are the contractual mechanism that resolves this impasse — [...]

Attracting and retaining strong employees in Singapore's competitive labour market often requires more than a salary. Equity-based incentive schemes — whether real shares, options over shares, or cash-linked equivalents — give employees a stake in the company's success and align their interests with those of founders and shareholders over the long term. For private companies [...]