A company's fiscal year refers to a company's financial period. Typically, in almost all scenarios, this would be a 12-month period. The most common fiscal year would be the calendar year (i.e. 1st January to 31st December). However, companies are accorded flexibility in selecting their fiscal year. There may be a multitude of considerations. A [...]
A holding company is a legal entity that owns and controls other companies, with the primary operational activities carried out by its subsidiary companies. It is established to mitigate risks for the owners, as their liabilities are limited to the shares or assets associated with the subsidiary held by the holding company. The use of [...]
Bootstrapping a business means starting and running a business using one's own resources without external funding or significant debt. In other words, it refers to building a business from scratch by relying on personal savings, revenue generated by the business, and other non-traditional funding sources. The concept of bootstrapping in business has gained popularity in [...]
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a federal corporate tax on business profits for the first time. This marks a significant shift for a country that has traditionally attracted businesses from around the world due to its status as a tax-free commerce hub. Starting June 1, 2023, [...]
For a start, you will need to know that there are two types of goods. Controlled goods and non-controlled goods. If you intend to bring goods from abroad to sell in Singapore, you must obtain import permits and licenses for "controlled goods." First, ensure that your business is registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory [...]
Paid-up capital refers to the portion of a company's authorized capital that has been paid for by shareholders in exchange for shares. In Singapore, the minimum paid-up capital required to register a private limited company is SGD $1. The paid-up capital of a Singapore-registered company has several important functions and significances, including: Legal Requirement: A [...]
Every company in Singapore has a company constitution. This essentially is the "rule book" of the company. It sets out how the company does its business and how it deals with matters especially with regards to the conduct of directors and shareholders. You can retrieve the model constitution from this link: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/CoA1967-S833-2015?DocDate=20200124 The model constitution [...]
For the last year, our company has been recommending Aspire to clients who are looking for a digital bank account. We wrote an article about digital banks which can be found here: https://www.singaporesecretaryservices.com/what-is-a-digital-bank/. The main draw for most was that Aspire's corporate account is free. There were no monthly or annual charges. Moreover, there were [...]
A Shareholders Agreement is a legal document binding the shareholders. It spells out the legal rights and obligations of the shareholders and their relationship with each other. A Shareholders Agreement is to complement the company's constitution. It should add additional rules and regulations that are not covered by the constitution. The Shareholders Agreement binds the [...]
Here is a guide to setting up a Singapore company with Little Big Secretary Services Pte Ltd. We are an ACRA Registered Filing Agent and we provide corporate secretarial and accounting services. Setting up a company in Singapore is relatively straightforward and quick. Here is a breakdown of the cost and timeline for incorporation as [...]