In recent months, a number of prominent Indians (such as, FlipKart founder Binny Bansal) have disclosed plans to shift their operations to Singapore. We recently published an article that describes …
Can Singapore be a safe haven for your international investments and assets?
The widespread anger against income-inequality, rise of populist nationalist leaders, growing clout of anti-immigration parties, instability in the global economic system, and a backlash against globalism in …
Singapore launches a new matchmaking initiative for startups and investors
Starting today, Singapore-based startups have a new forum where they can connect with potential investors. The initiative was launched jointly by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Enterprise Singapore …
Singapore leads the OECD Push for a clean international financial sector
Every country has a duty to confront threats that can compromise the integrity of the international financial system. Singapore, as one of the most important financial hubs in the world, …
How to safeguard the privacy of shareholders and officers of a Singapore company
Singapore’s Corporate Regulator (ACRA) maintains a public register of all companies incorporated in the country. From this register, the profile information for any company can be purchased by anyone for …
2019 looks to be a promising year for Singapore startups that are on a fast growth path
Over the last decade, Singapore government has assiduously implemented policies designed to create a robust startup ecosystem in the country. This is a global competition in which many geographic centers …
US-China trade dispute could be a good reason to consider Singapore
With his characteristic flair, US President Donald Trump dramatically escalated the US-China trade dispute with a series of tweets early this morning. He increased tariffs to 25% on $250 billion …
“Business-friendly policies” tops the wish list of global entrepreneurs – 2019 survey
The top priority for entrepreneurs looking for the right location to launch their startup is a business-friendly environment and supportive government policies, according to a recent survey conducted by CorporateServices.com …
Director fined for non-compliance with Singapore Companies Act
On 21 February 2019, the Singapore state courts fined a company director a record amount of $113,400 for 54 charges. The director Tan Hang Song was previously found guilty on …
E-signatures becoming essential for Singapore’s corporate services firms
Singapore’s government strongly encourages the use of electronic signatures in legal documents. The corporate services industry – whose key workflows are centered around the creation, review and execution of legal …