Obtain a EMI/PSP License in Singapore

The EMI (electronic money institution) or PSP (payment services provider) license is required when setting up a company in Singapore that operates in the financial sector. Considering the requirements to meet when applying for such a business permit, foreign investors can rely on our local specialists for support during the…

Open Fiscal Representative in Singapore

Foreign companies doing business in Singapore are required to appoint fiscal representatives for GST purposes. Also known as tax agents, they are usually accountants or other specialists who can assist in GST compliance matters. Below, our specialists in setting up companies in Singapore explain what a fiscal representative does and…

Open a Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore

A Singapore company limited by guarantee (CLG) is an enterprise used to carry out non-profit activities. Even so, it falls under the provisions of the Company Act, which means it is a corporate entity that must go through registration as any other type of domestic business. Below, our experts in…

Open a Social Enterprise/B Corp in Singapore

Social enterprises and B corporations in Singapore are the main types of legal entities that can be created for undertaking activities that focus on social and environmental welfare. Each business form has its own setup requirements as they are governed by different organizational bodies. As such, if you are interested…

Registering a Society in Singapore

The 1966 Societies Act is the main law under which it is possible to establish societies in Singapore. According to it, these are corporate or non-corporate entities created for various purposes and not registered under other regulations. They can take the form of clubs, partnerships, associations, or companies with at…

Open a Singapore Variable Capital Company

The Singapore Variable Capital Companies Act, which went into effect in 2020, provides for the variable capital company (VCC). This is a new corporate form for the creation of investment funds, but it can also be used for wealth management purposes. Below, our company registration agents explain how to open…

Open a Singapore Recruitment Company

Recruitment activities are regulated by the Singapore Employment Agency Act and can be completed by companies that need to respect various requirements. Among these, the recruitment agency must obtain certain business licenses with the Ministry of Manpower in Singapore. Below, you can find out how to open a recruitment agency…

Representative Office in Singapore

The representative office is a non-commercial entity that can be created by foreign companies seeking to understand the Singapore market and/or behavior of potential clients. The main reason for setting up a liaison office is the future expansion of operations in the city-state. If you are interested in opening a…

Establishing a Trading Company in Singapore

The first step to take when establishing a trading company in Singapore is to register the company with the Trade Register. In case you are considering opening an LLC, you should visit this article about the process of setting up a private limited company in Singapore. The second step will…

Establishing a Sole Trader in Singapore

The sole proprietorship or sole trader is the simplest form of doing businessin Singapore. The Singapore sole proprietorship is suitable for small businesses carried out by one owner. It is also important for citizens or holders of a Singapore residence permit to have enough money before going forward with the registration as a sole trader.…