Several new compliance initiatives were announced by the Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) at two joint sessions in February. These include implementing …
Singapore announces changes to Employment Pass visa scheme
As part of Singapore’s review of the foreign workforce in the country and measures for the protection of local workers, the Ministry of Manpower has launched a number of changes …
India Drops Dividend Distribution Tax; Singapore FDI now Favored
In its latest budget, the Indian government has launched several tax reforms aimed at reviving the country’s economy and improving the investment climate. These include slashing the corporate tax rate …
Residents of Turmoil-ridden Hong Kong seek relief in Singapore
Over the past year, Hong Kong has been roiled by on-going violent protests. The turmoil and its underlying political and economic problems are affecting the business climate of the city. …
Recent regulatory changes affecting companies incorporated in Singapore
In the last few months, the Singapore government has implemented a series of legislative changes, signed new international agreements, deployed new online services, and introduced new incentives for entrepreneurs — …
Singapore’s new “Fake News” law and its likely impact on your business
Since the 2016 US Election, “fake news” has dominated discussions in political, technology, and media circles across the globe. It is a contentious issue that requires a nuanced balance between …
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 …
5 things that can get your Singapore company in trouble with ACRA
The Accounting and Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA) is the government agency that oversees the registration and regulations of all Singapore companies. While ACRA works hard to make it easy …