Restoration of a company to the register

There are two methods for a previously struck-off company to be restored to the register of companies. They are: a) By way of an application to the Court under s 344(5) of the Companies Act 1967 (CA); or b)By way of an application for administrative restoration under s 344D CA   a) By way of [...]

By |2024-10-07T08:29:31+08:00October 7th, 2024|Running a Company|

How to create an anti-moneylaundering framework for a Singapore company

Singapore is coming down hard on money laundering and terrorism financing activities. Every Singapore company should have processes in place to deal with such matters. Every company should have an anti-money laundering framework in place.   Creating an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework for a Singapore company involves a series of steps to ensure compliance with [...]

By |2024-09-03T17:07:16+08:00September 3rd, 2024|Running a Company|

Who do you need to notify when you change your company’s registered address?

Companies are free to change their registered address. The company's registered address may be different from its operating address. For example, a company dealing with supplying raw goods may be operating out of a warehouse or an industrial site. They may not want official letters delivered to that operating address. They may have a headquarters [...]

By |2024-08-20T18:55:27+08:00August 20th, 2024|Running a Company|

What you should look out for when choosing a virtual office

There are many reasons why some companies may choose to use a virtual office. Some people may conflate it with registered office service. A registered office service alone means that a company uses the office address of a service provider, usually the corporate service provider, to fulfil the statutory requirement that every Singapore registered company [...]

By |2024-08-13T10:01:43+08:00August 1st, 2024|Running a Company|

How to alter a company’s share capital

A company may alter its share capital. This is provided for in section 71(1) of the Companies Act. Section 71(1) of the Companies Act states: Subject to subsections (1B) and (1C), a company, if so authorised by its constitution, may in general meeting alter its share capital in any one or more of the following ways: [...]

By |2024-07-23T17:08:19+08:00July 24th, 2024|Running a Company|

Striking off a Variable Capital Company (VCC)

A company is perpetual. This means that it is a going concern until there is action taken to cease its existence. A Variable Capital Company (VCC) is a type of company. This particular corporate structure will remain a going concern until the VCC is wound up or struck off. The way a VCC is struck [...]

By |2024-07-22T18:40:52+08:00July 22nd, 2024|Running a Company|

Comprehensive Guide for Starting a Trading Business in Singapore

Singapore is a pivotal hub for global trade, especially for transactions spanning the eastern and western time zones. As per the latest World Trade Organization statistics, Singapore ranks as the 14th largest merchandise exporter globally, boasting a trade-to-GDP ratio of 404.9%. This guide is designed to assist those looking to establish a trading company in [...]

By |2024-05-21T18:14:20+08:00May 22nd, 2024|Running a Company|

How e-signatures can improve your business in Singapore

E-signatures are valid in Singapore (unless the exclusion applies) according to section 2 of the Electronic Transactions Act. Increasingly, businesses are using e-signatures in their daily transactions. Here are some reasons e-signatures can improve your business in Singapore. 1. Increased Efficiency Speed: E-signatures enable faster turnaround times for document approvals and contracts, reducing delays associated [...]

By |2024-05-14T18:01:37+08:00May 20th, 2024|Running a Company|

A guide to using a company to buy a property

As a separate legal entity, a company can purchase and hold a property. This can be either a commercial or residential property. Due to the extremely high additional buyers' stamp duties levied on companies when they purchase residential properties, companies usually purchase commercial properties. Therefore, in this article, we will focus on a Singapore company [...]

By |2024-04-18T18:38:46+08:00April 18th, 2024|Accounting Bookkeeping Tax and XBRL, Running a Company|
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