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## Posts
- [Guide for US SaaS Companies: How to Set Up in Singapore in 2026](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/guide-for-us-saas-companies/): Singapore stands out as a practical launchpad for US SaaS companies entering the Asia Pacific region. The city-state commands 26.9% of Southeast Asia's cloud market revenues and hosts 80 of the world's top 100 technology companies. For a US SaaS founder, 100% foreign ownership, a flat 17% corporate tax rate, and proximity to a US$4.25 trillion regional economy make it a compelling base to operate from.
- [Fastest Ways to Set Up a Pte Ltd in Singapore: A Practical Guide](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/fastest-ways-to-set-up-a-pte-ltd-in-singapore/): The fastest route to incorporating a Pte Ltd in Singapore takes as little as a few hours, provided you're a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident with a Singpass account and your proposed business doesn't require additional regulatory approvals. For foreign entrepreneurs, the timeline stretches to one to three business days when using a registered filing agent, though regulated industries may face longer waits. Either way, Singapore's incorporation speed is remarkable by global standards, and understanding the available methods helps you pick the one that shaves off the most time.
- [Services for ACRA Compliance: How to Handle Annual Filing for Your Singapore Pte Ltd Company](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/services-for-acra-compliance/): Yes, there are services that handle everything - from preparing your annual return to filing it with ACRA on time, so you never face penalties or risk your company being struck off. If you're running a Singapore Pte Ltd company and struggling to keep up with compliance deadlines, a corporate secretarial service provider can take the entire burden off your plate.
- [Managing Annual Filing and Corporate Secretary Obligations in Singapore: A Practical Guide for Small Teams](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/annual-filing-and-corporate-secretary-obligations-singapore/): Managing annual filing and corporate secretary obligations in Singapore doesn't require a large compliance department, but it does require a reliable system. If these tasks keep slipping through the cracks in your small team, you're not alone, and you're not without options. The key is understanding exactly what's due, when it's due, and whether you should handle it in-house or hand it off entirely.
- [Handling Employment Pass Appeals in Singapore: A Startup’s Practical Guide](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/employment-pass-appeals-in-singapore/): Getting an Employment Pass rejection stings, but it's rarely the end of the road. Handling the appeal process well can turn a rejection into an approval - provided you understand why MOM said no in the first place. Most startups that fail at the EP stage stumble on one of two things: the salary offer didn't meet benchmarks, or the business case failed to convince MOM that the role genuinely needed a foreign hire. The good news? You have three months from the rejection date to lodge an appeal at no cost, and with the right preparation, plenty of companies succeed on the second attempt.
- [Foreigners as Directors in Singapore Companies: Essential Rules Every Investor Should Know](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/foreigners-as-directors-in-singapore-companies/): Singapore Company Incorporation confirms that foreigners can indeed be directors in Singapore companies, a practice that contributes to the approximately 20% of corporate entities in Singapore being foreign-owned or foreign-linked, according to data from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). With approximately 78,146 new business entities registered through ACRA in 2025, a sizeable share involves foreign shareholders or promoters looking to tap into Southeast Asia's most stable economy.
- [How to Register a Private Limited Company in Singapore as a Foreigner: A Practical Guide for 2026](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/how-to-register-a-private-limited-company-in-singapore/): Foreigners can register a private limited company in Singapore without being physically present, but they must appoint a local resident director and use a registered Singapore address. The entire process from name reservation to receiving your Unique Entity Number (UEN) takes as little as one to three days when documents are in order.
- [Singapore Corporate Tax Rate for Newly Incorporated Foreign-Owned Companies: A Clear Guide](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/singapore-corporate-tax-rate/): Foreign entrepreneurs regularly ask one straightforward question: what's the actual tax rate my new Singapore company will face? Here's the direct answer. Singapore applies a flat corporate income tax rate of 17% on chargeable income, and this applies equally to every company regardless of ownership nationality. A 100% foreign-owned company incorporated in Singapore pays the same headline rate as a locally owned one. But the headline rate rarely tells the full story, because generous startup exemptions can bring your effective rate down to as low as 4.25% in the first three years.
- [Mastering Payroll Management in Singapore: Tips for Success​](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/payroll-management-tips/): Payroll is unarguably an important business function that also tends to be undervalued. However, whether you're an established entrepreneur or a business leader, understanding the nuances of effective payroll management is vital for the smooth functioning and employee retainment of your organisation.
- [Singapore Withholding Tax Guide](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/singapore-withholding-tax-guide/): While the other two are important, understanding withholding tax in Singapore is also crucial for several reasons, especially for businesses and individuals involved in cross-border transactions or investments.
- [International Trademark Registration: Pathway to Protection](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/international-trademark-registration/): In this blog, we take you through the process of international trademark registration, what benefits it offers, and how we can help. Read on to find out!
- [How to File Singapore Corporate Tax and Stay Compliant](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/how-file-singapore-corporate-tax-compliant/): Singapore is renowned for its business-friendly environment and attractive corporate tax system. With a flat-rate corporate income tax system, Singapore has positioned itself as a prime destination for global investments.
- [What Are the Benefits and Problems of Singapore Citizenship?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/benefits-problems-singapore-citizenship/): These factors make it an attractive destination for many people seeking long-term residence. However, the decision to pursue Singapore citizenship should be carefully evaluated by weighing the pros and cons, which we will discuss in this blog.
- [Starting a Singapore Company: 5 Reasons to Get a Nominee Director](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/starting-singapore-company-reasons-get-nominee-director/): Engage Nominee Director
- [Unveiling Singapore’s New COMPASS Framework](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/infographics/unveiling-singapore-new-compass-framework/): The COMPASS framework, known as the Complementarity Assessment, aims to support employers in choosing highly skilled foreign professionals by enhancing clarity and confidence in their workforce planning. 
- [How Singapore’s ONE Pass Stays Ahead in the Global Talent Race](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/how-singapore-one-pass-stays-ahead-global-talent-race/): There's an arms race between boardrooms worldwide to attract and retain the best talent. And with 75% of companies reporting talent shortages — a 16-year high — it's a battle of attrition. 
- [ONE Pass Singapore: How it Brings the Best Talent](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/one-pass-singapore-how-brings-best-talent/): Singapore’s newest work pass, the Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) Pass, began accepting applications on 1 January 2023.
- [How Does Singapore Dominate Talent-Competitiveness in Asia?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/how-does-singapore-dominate-talent-competitiveness-asia/): Singapore has consistently ranked as one of the world's most talent-competitive countries. Over the past few years, it has solidified its position as the leading talent-competitive country in Asia.
- [Setting Up Non-Profit Organisations in Singapore: Social Enterprises, Volunteer Welfare Organisations and Charities](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/setting-up-non-profit-organisations-in-singapore/)
- [Banking on Digital: What’s Powering Digital Banks in Singapore?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/banking-digital-powering-digital-banks-singapore/): Some examples of digital banks in Singapore are:
- [Is Singapore Doing Enough in the Sustainability Fight?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/is-singapore-doing-enough-for-sustainability/): Going green isn’t just a fad - it’s fast becoming a way of life.
- [Setting Structure: Comparing Business Structures in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/comparing-singapore-company-types/): Thinking of starting a company in Singapore?
- [How Has the Role of the Company Secretary Evolved?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/how-role-company-secretary-evolved/): One essential requirement is the need for a company secretary, who is regarded as the backbone of the company in many areas.
- [How Important Has Digital Transformation Been for Asia?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/how-important-digital-transformation-asia/): Even before COVID-19, global digital transformation was already rapidly changing the way companies attract and interact with their customers.
- [3 Steps to Set Up a New Business in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/3-steps-to-set-up-a-new-business-in-singapore/): The small island nation of Singapore rose to the top of World Bank’s best places to do business report six years ago and has never surrendered the number one position since. So how do you set up a new business in this island state? Read on to find out.
- [A Guide on Payment Options for E-commerce in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/a-guide-on-payment-options-for-e-commerce-in-singapore/): According to Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten, global e-commerce sales in 2014 are expected to hit US$1.5 trillion, with Asia-Pacific becoming the largest market where sales are expected to reach US$525.2 billion.
- [Passion to Profit: Why Seek a Side Hustle in Singapore?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/passion-profit-why-side-hustle-in-singapore/): What else is fuelling employees’ preferences to start a side hustle in Singapore? Read on to find out!
- [9 Expert Tips to Build a Successful Business in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/9-expert-tips-build-successful-business-in-singapore/): What makes a business successful?
- [Singapore Talent Outlook 2022: Top Tech Talent in High Demand](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/singapore-talent-top-tech-talent-high-demand/): 2021 was an odd year for the tech industry in Singapore. On one hand, the digitisation of almost every industry was expedited as millions of Singaporeans were forced to work, shop, and live online.
- [Why is E-Commerce in Singapore Experiencing Explosive Growth?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/why-e-commerce-in-singapore-experiencing-growth/): We take a closer look at why e-commerce in Singapore is going through massive growth in this article!
- [A Guide to the Variable Capital Company (VCC) in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/guide-variable-capital-company-in-singapore/): How can you incorporate a VCC in Singapore?
- [How Can Firms Manage the Rising Rate of Inflation in Singapore?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/firms-manage-rising-rate-of-inflation-in-singapore/): Singapore’s inflation is at a 10-year high.
- [What Does the AIS IRAS Scheme Mean for Employers?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/iras-singapore-auto-inclusion-scheme-ais-employers/): Long gone are the days when filing taxes was a tedious and lengthy process – what used to take hours can now be swiftly done online. 
- [How to Set Up an Offshore Company in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/set-up-offshore-company-singapore/): So, how do you start an offshore company in Singapore?
- [4 Challenges That Non-Executive Directors Experience](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/challenges-non-executive-directors/): Who is a non-executive director, and what are some of the notable challenges they face at work?
- [13 Startup Schemes and Grants in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/13-startup-schemes-and-grants-in-singapore/): Singapore has everything a startup desires, including business-incubating infrastructure, tax incentives, cash grants, and financing schemes.
- [Hiring Freelancers: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/hiring-freelancers-mistakes-avoid/): Hiring a freelancer is a great way to fill in the gaps if you lack resources in your company or if you need a one-off piece of work to be done.
- [What Important Records Should I Keep as a Business Owner in Singapore?](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/important-records-for-business-owner-singapore/): Record-keeping is an important part of running a business, regardless of whether the business is big or small. Even in a pro-business country like Singapore, failing to keep accurate business records can lead to problems down the line, so it's important to know what records you should be keeping and for how long. The last thing you want is unnecessary issues with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
- [5 Reasons To Relocate To Singapore For Work](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/relocate-singapore-work/): You’re at that point of your life where you want to advance your career. At the same time, you’d appreciate a change of environment, which means relocating is something you might be considering. With many options available when it comes to migrating, it can be tough to pick the best country to make that great move to.
- [Why Singapore’s Immigration Policies Stimulate Startups](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/singapore-immigration-startups/): Singapore's local population boasts some of the most highly educated people on earth. the Lion City's students rank second in the world for mathematics, science, and reading, second only to China. Surely then, there is enough home-grown talent to maintain Singapore's reputation as one of the world's eminent finance and technology innovators.
- [Determining Your Singapore Business’ Shareholder Structure](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/singapore-determining-shareholder-structure/): Gathering the basic information about shares and their holders would set you on the right track. There are ordinary and preference shares, and they both offer different rights and responsibilities. Each company has total freedom in choosing the desired Singapore business shareholder structure, as long as it suits the your business’ profile.  
- [Why Businesses Should Expand into Singapore During the Pandemic](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/expanding-business-singapore-pandemic/): Singapore is an attractive place for expanding your company, with its excellent geographic location and connection to the rest of the Asian and global markets. Its strong economy makes expanding business in Singapore an excellent strategic move. Here are some benefits of firms expanding their business in this country.
- [8 Things to Do After Incorporation of Your Singapore Company](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/must-do-things-after-incorporating-company/): If you are thinking of incorporating your business in Singapore, then there are a few things that you need to do. In this article we will discuss the steps that should be taken after your company incorporation is complete.
- [A Guide to Singapore Corporate Tax Incentives by Industry](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/singapore-corporate-tax-incentives-by-industry/): The Government offers a variety of corporate tax incentives in Singapore for business activities run within the country, particularly small and medium businesses. These corporate tax incentives were initiated to enhance the country’s technological and economic development. 
- [Guide to Singapore’s New Work Pass: Tech Pass](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/guide-to-singapore-tech-pass/): To contribute further towards Singapore advancing as a tech hub in the region, the Singapore Tech.Pass was designed. It was expected that under this programme, the talent pool within Singapore would be widened and the local tech ecosystem would be enhanced.
- [Why Company Name Search in Singapore Is Important](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/why-do-company-name-search-in-singapore/): Before you kickstart your company incorporation in Singapore, you must find a name that is both original and appropriate for your business, which can often be a challenging but a fun endeavour. Conducting a company name search in Singapore is critical to ensure that it is approved by ACRA and is compliant with the various regulations. 
- [What To Look Out For When Doing a Singapore Business Search](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/how-to-do-singapore-business-search/): The importance of doing a Singapore business search and verifying a corporation cannot be overstated. Like how employers run background checks on potential workers, it is crucial to run a Singapore entity search to investigate the legitimacy of possible partners that you might work with. 
- [2023 Foreigner’s Guide to Registering a Singapore Company](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/how-foreigners-can-register-singapore-company/): Why is Singapore such an attractive destination for foreigners around the world seeking to expand their companies?
- [Why Singapore is the #1 location in Asia to Set Up Company](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/why-singapore-is-best-location-to-set-up-company/): The emerging markets of India, China, and other Southeast Asian nations including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, mean that an ever-increasing number of companies are relocating in this region. 
- [Everything to know about the Singapore Budget 2021](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/blog/singapore-budget-2021/): Singapore’s Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, while delivering the Singapore Budget 2021 Statement on February 16, noted how during the last year Singapore has faced the worst recession since independence, as the world has fought the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Pages
- [Contact Us](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/contact-us/): If you have any questions about business entities, company incorporation, legal and tax aspects of companies, you can drop in our office for a free non-obligatory consultation.
- [Singapore Company Incorporation](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/services/incorporation/): With no capital gains tax, robust IP protection, and one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the world, Singapore has topped the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index year after year.
- [Funding Options for Singapore Companies](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/funding-options-for-singapore-companies/): This is where the Singapore Government comes into the picture – the government has played a significant role in nurturing a thriving start-up ecosystem in the country. One of its initiatives is Startup SG, which is essentially a launch pad for entrepreneurs. It is categorised under eight different pillars:
- [Singapore Corporate Banking](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/singapore-corporate-banking/): Opening a corporate bank account is easier with a little help. Let our experts know what assistance you need.
- [Singapore Subsidiary Company](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/singapore-subsidiary-company/): Actually, the process of incorporating a subsidiary company is the same as that to incorporate a private limited company in Singapore. Thus the key requirements are also the same, as follows:
- [Registrations and Permits for Singapore Company Incorporation](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/registrations-and-permits-for-singapore-company-incorporation/): No, but we recommend it if the company wants to protect its ideas and develop a brand-name.
- [Singapore Company Statutory Compliance Requirements Post-Incorporation](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/singapore-company-statutory-compliance-requirements-post-incorporation/): Yes, as the MAA specifies the activities in which the company may engage and the rules governing the internal management of the company. Most companies in Singapore use the standard MAA document provided by the Registrar of Companies. We can help frame one for your company as part of our incorporation services.
- [Business Registration Options for Foreign Companies in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/business-registration-options-for-foreign-companies-in-singapore/): Foreign companies have three business registration options in Singapore:
- [Singapore’s Personalised Employment](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/singapore-personalised-employment/): A special category of Singapore work visa is called the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), for top-tier professionals, and is not exclusive to one employer. PEP holders don’t need to reapply for a new pass when changing jobs and can just submit the PEP notification form to MOM. Thus, PEP holders have the freedom to pursue any desired employment opportunity in Singapore. Their eligibility directly depends on the previous monthly salaries drawn:
- [EntrePass in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/entrepass-in-singapore/): Yes, EntrePass holders are eligible to apply for permanent residency in Singapore and bring their families here. The only difference is that EntrePass holders are only entitled to dependant privileges after they renew their passes.
- [Work Visas in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/work-visas-in-singapore/): Yes. In fact, after the company is incorporated, all foreign employees of a Singapore company need work visas to be able to work in Singapore. It is mandatory.
- [Transfer Pricing](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/transfer-pricing/): Transfer Pricing, which is the pricing of goods, services and intangibles between related parties, works via ‘the arm's length principle’ in Singapore. This arm's length principle is the internationally accepted standard adopted for transfer pricing between related parties, which means that the profits should be taxed where the real economic activities generating the profits are performed and where value is created.
- [Accounting and Bookkeeping](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/accounting-and-bookkeeping/): The following accounting and bookkeeping compliance requirements in Singapore are mandatory:
- [Error in Filing of Taxes in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/error-in-filing-of-taxes-in-singapore/): If the intention was to evade taxes, the taxpayer may face:
- [Foreign Sourced Income of a Singapore Company](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/foreign-sourced-income-of-a-singapore-company/): Yes. Singapore adopts a territorial-based tax framework. So, for Singapore tax resident companies which earn foreign sourced income AND remit them into Singapore, it is taxed.
- [Tax Exemptions for Singapore Companies](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/tax-exemptions-for-singapore-companies/): Qualifying new companies are given the following tax exemption for the first three consecutive YAs:
- [IRAS Audit/Investigation](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/iras-audit-investigation/): Singapore taxpayers self-declare their chargeable income to IRAS.  IRAS is therefore, strict when it detects any errors in tax returns on part of Singapore taxpayers. If the intention of the taxpayer was to evade taxes, the taxpayer may face:
- [Singapore Corporate Taxation](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/singapore-corporate-taxation/): The headline corporate income tax rate in Singapore is 17 percent, which is calculated on the basis of the company’s chargeable income i.e. taxable revenues less allowable expenses and other allowances. Though the rate itself is one of the lowest in the world, the effective tax rate payable works out to be even lower because of the full / partial exemption regime where the first SGD200,000 of chargeable income is available for full or partial exemption. Further there is a plethora of government incentives, subsidies and schemes to reduce corporate income tax liability.
- [Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/singapore-financial-reporting-standards/): Since 2003, all Singapore companies must prepare and present financial statements that comply with the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), which is substantially similar to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This is a measure taken by the Accounting Standards Council (ASC) to reinforce Singapore’s status as an international financial center. Further, it is intended that SFRS move towards full convergence with the IFRS in due course.
- [Payroll Management](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/payroll-management/): There are two statutory requirements for employers in Singapore as regards to their contribution per employee.
- [Annual Filings Requirements](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/annual-filings-requirements/): Failure for non-compliance with the requirements for holding of AGM and filing of AR will incur penalty and/or court prosecution, and it will be dependent on the length and nature of default. ACRA will particularly look at sections 175 and 197 of the Singapore Companies Act, to assess what all provisions your company has breached.
- [Singapore Company Director and Singapore Company Secretary](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/singapore-company-director-and-singapore-company-secretary/): A company director can also hold the position of the company secretary only if he is not the sole director of the Company and met the requirements to act as the Copaqny secretary
- [Singapore Company Incorporation](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/singapore-company-incorporation/): Most definitely yes. We have been doing this since 1998. So if you want to benefit from the city-state’s business-friendly environment, we can assist you in completing your Singapore company registration and other formalities in just under a few hours.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/faqs/): You can also browse the topics below to find what you are looking for.
- [Foreign Individuals](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/services/incorporation/foreign-individuals/): Choose this package if you wish to incorporate a company and relocate to Singapore to run its operations.
- [Registering a Sole-Proprietorship in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/sole-proprietorship/): Singapore, as a commercial hub of Asia, has a very rich enterprise ecosystem. From very large multinational corporations to very small sole proprietorships all forms and sizes of business thrive in its pro-business environment. All profit-making activities that are carried out on a continuous basis must be registered.
- [Setting Up a Partnership in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/partnership/): A partnership enables pooling of resources and capital, to pursue a business activity for the purpose of making profits. It partly addresses the shortcoming of a Sole Proprietorship, which is constrained by the limitations of a single owner.  The structure of a partnership allows for complementing partners to establish business under mutually agreed terms.
- [Types of Companies or Business Entities in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/types-of-business-entities-in-singapore/): Singapore always tops the charts among other jurisdictions when it comes to international surveys assessing business metrics. Its scores are perfect in terms of indicators such as political stability, economic competitiveness, the efficacy of the business ecosystem, transparency of regulations, and other parameters that are crucial for establishing and growing a business entity.
- [Starting a Trading Company in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/setting-up-a-trading-company-in-singapore/): The city-state of Singapore is a natural launch-pad for starting your business in Asia, with setting up a trading company an obvious choice. Below are few of the reasons for doing so:
- [Singapore Budget 2016](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/taxation/singapore-budget-2016-key-points/): The finance Minister Mr. Heng Swee Keat unveiled his maiden budget on March 24, 2016. Budget 2016 has launched Singapore on its next lap of economic growth and development by integrating elements that are meant to tackle short-term challenges while steering it towards its long-term goals. It is deemed to be the blueprint to gear up the country for its successful progress to SG100 through a streamlined economic transformation. Here we have enlisted the top fifteen points for businesses to take note from Budget 2016.
- [Not Ordinarily Resident Scheme (NOR)](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/taxation/not-ordinarily-resident-scheme/): Singapore has been reinforcing its reputation as an international business centre by carefully fine-tuning all aspects of the business landscape that are essential for fostering a vibrant enterprise environment.  Singapore is home to 7000 multi-national companies in diverse sectors including finance, engineering, IT, media, communications and oil and gas. The clean, green and low-crime environment of the island state has attracted expatriates to work here.  Alongside a world-class local workforce, the government understands the significance of drawing international talent to its shores.
- [All You Need to Know about Incorporating a Singapore Company](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/all-you-need-to-know-about-incorporating-a-singapore-company/): With few natural resources to depend on, Singapore’s economic success is largely attributed to its extensive trade networks and government initiatives.
- [Understanding Goods and Services Tax (GST)](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/taxation/understanding-goods-and-services-tax-gst/): For the uninitiated, GST may seem complicated, but understanding how GST works can have a significant impact on your company’s profits and expenses.
- [Corporate Tax – Certificate of Residence](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/taxation/corporate-tax-certificate-of-residence/): Singapore’s strong diplomatic policy has led to the establishment of at least 76 double taxation agreements, which companies can benefit from when making multinational transactions. We explain what a Certificate of Residence (“COR”) is, and how it works.
- [Regulatory Compliance Guide in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/stay-compliant-in-singapore/): Following the first steps of incorporating a company in Singapore, business owners should begin to familiarize themselves with the annual regulatory compliance requirements. Rather than view these requirements as a hassle, business owners should recognize that the purpose of these annual regulatory compliance requirements is to maintain a business-friendly climate that is transparent for investors and business owners alike.
- [Opening a Corporate Bank Account in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/opening-a-corporate-bank-account-in-singapore/): Hence, if the UBO or the holding company of the company incorporated in Singapore is situated in these jurisdictions, there may be additional procedures and documentation required by the banks when an application is made to open a corporate bank account in Singapore.
- [Corporate Tax Benefits for Singapore Companies](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/taxation/corporate-tax-benefits-for-singapore-companies/): When Singapore separated from Malaysia almost 50 years ago, it was a struggling city-state with no natural resources, except its people. Thus, to promote economic growth and development, the leadership of the country decided to open doors and invite foreign investments and international trade.
- [Setting Up Non-Profit Organisations in Singapore: Social Enterprises, Volunteer Welfare Organisations and Charities](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/non-profit-organisations-social-enterprises-volunteer-welfare-organisations-and-charities/): Similar to a private limited company in Singapore, there are several statutory obligations that Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) must comply with.
- [A Guide on Singapore’s Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) Scheme](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/taxation/a-guide-on-singapores-productivity-and-innovation-credit-pic-scheme/): The guide details how business entities registered in Singapore can enjoy a 400% tax deductions/ allowances and/or 60% cash payouts for investment in innovation and productivity improvements in any of the six qualifying activities. The tax benefits under PIC are available from years 2011 to 2018. Additionally, from years 2013 to 2015, businesses can also benefit from a PIC Bonus, which is a dollar-for-dollar matching bonus given on top of the existing tax deductions/ allowances and/or the cash payout.
- [All You Need to Know about Taxation in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/taxation/everything-you-need-to-know-about-taxation-in-singapore/): Below we summarize everything that is to know about corporate and personal taxation in Singapore:
- [Reasons for Setting up a Business in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/reasons-for-setting-up-a-business-in-singapore/): Singapore will be celebrating 56 years of its modern existence next year. And what a journey it has been!
- [What You Need to Know Before Hiring Employees in Singapore](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/what-you-need-to-know-before-hiring-employees-in-singapore-a-guide-for-singapore-companies/): This guide will provide you with an overview of the considerations that must be kept in mind before hiring employees in Singapore.
- [Incorporate a Singapore Company to Protect your Intellectual Property](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/incorporate-a-singapore-company-to-protect-your-intellectual-property/): Today, we live in a knowledge society where entrepreneurship is as much about having a sound business plan as it is about protecting your intellectual property (IP). With Asia becoming not only the world's manufacturing hub but also its biggest market, it is pertinent to find a suitable country in the continent with robust IP laws. Here, Singapore fits the bill perfectly.
- [Singapore Taxation Snapshot](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/taxation/singapore-taxation-snapshot/): Singapore has a flat corporate income tax rate of 17%. However, for newly incorporated companies, the start-up tax exemption (SUTE) scheme makes the effective corporate tax rate below 6% for annual profits of up to S$200,000.
- [Roles and Responsibilities of a Singapore Company Secretary](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/singapore-company-secretary/): Engage Singapore Company Secretary
- [Role and Responsibilities of a Singapore Company Resident Director](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/role-and-responsibilities-of-a-singapore-company-resident-director/): All companies in Singapore must be registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and abide by the Singapore Companies Act. The key requirements for registration of a company in Singapore include:
- [Setting Up a Singapore Subsidiary Company](https://www.singaporecompanyincorporation.sg/how-to/incorporate/singapore-subsidiary-company/): Absolutely, non-residents can incorporate a Singapore subsidiary company entirely remotely. Singapore's digital infrastructure and ACRA's online portal facilitate this, provided you appoint a local company secretary and a resident director. singaporecompanyincorporation assists numerous international clients in completing their registration without needing to be physically present in Singapore, streamlining the entire process.