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Value Added Tax in Singapore

Singapore has enabled the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 1994. The GST is the equivalent of the value added tax (VAT) in Europe. Introducing the GST marked the beginning of a new taxation system of Singapore. The Inland Revenue Authority (IRAS) is the main regulatory body of the Singapore taxation system and all companies conducting business…

Shelf Companies in Singapore

We have shelf companies available in Singapore as these are a popular alternative to setting up a new company. The main advantage of the registered or shelf company or ready-made, as many people refer to it, is the fact that being registered it does not need to go through the whole incorporation procedure. If…

Double Tax Treaties in Singapore

Taxation agreements in Singapore International trade activities have led to companies opening subsidiaries or other type of legal entities in foreign countries. Singapore is one of the most developed countries in terms trading activities which is why double taxation agreements (DTAs) are an important factor for attracting foreign investors towards the country. The reduction of taxes and…

Open a company in Singapore

We are experts in the opening of Singapore companies with foreign shareholding structures. Companies registered in Singapore must have at least one shareholder and a maximum number of 50. The shareholders may be legal entities or natural individuals. One resident must act as the manager of the company, but it may also have other…

Allotment of Shares in Singapore

Starting a business in Singapore implies complying with various requirements imposed under the Company Law. Even if this act does not provide for a specific amount that must be deposited as minimum share capital, there are certain aspects that need to be considered in respect to it. One of them covers…

Open a Landscaping Company in Singapore

Singapore is one of the greenest cities in South Asia as it has gardens and green spaces in every residential area. Moreover, it was the government which came with a resolution of transforming the city-state into a “Garden City”. For this purpose, the new Industry Transformation Map also included a section where the Singapore landscaping…

Establish a Wedding Planning Agency in Singapore

The newest trend all over the world it to set up small businesses which imply low registration and maintenance costs. Singapore is no exception to this and investors here have adapted to the requirements of the clients. One of the emerging industries in Singapore is wedding planning which resulted from the large number of tourists visiting the…

Venture Funding in Singapore

Funding possibilities for companies in Singapore Singapore is currently one of the largest business hubs in Asia which has led to the development of many start-up companies. In the early stages of the activity, many start-ups will need funding and most of them have turned to debt financing until recently. In the last few years, the…

Global Trader Programme in Singapore

Singapore has become one of the most important trading hubs in the world, thanks to its strategic geographical location and the facilities offered to companies operating or stopping here before their next destination. Seeing the great potential, the trading sector has, the Government has enabled several programs destined to trading companies, one of them being the Global…

Importing High-Tech Products into Singapore

Singapore is one of the most prolific economies in the Southeast Pacific region thanks to the Government who has enabled numerous incentives for attracting foreign investors. Imports and exports have also contributed to the city-state’s economic development, which is why a great number of trading companies have established their headquarters here. Most of…