Resource - Singapore Secretary Services

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Useful Incorporation Articles

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Converting a Sole Proprietorship into a Private Limited Company

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Restoration of a company to the register

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The different share classes and how to convert shares from one class to another

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Factors to consider when implementing an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Performing a proper business valuation

The importance of having a website for your business

The various CorpPass roles

Typical Pre-emptive Rights

AGM exemption

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Applying for a Major Payment Institution Licence with the MAS

How to determine the tax residency of a company

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Selling a business in Singapore

Key features of the Model Constitution for companies in Singapore

What can you do if a customer does not pay for the agreed goods and services provided

Considerations when holding a virtual AGM

How to change your company secretary

Advantages and disadvantages of convertible notes

Guide to CPF contributions in Singapore

Upcoming changes to the Companies Act. New statutory requirements for companies.

What are Non-routine Secretarial Services?

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Changes to company laws to improve corporate compliance

Template for resolution passed at the First Directors’ Meeting

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Segregation of powers between shareholders and directors

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Amendments to the constitution that alter the objects of the company

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Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant

Frequently asked questions about the Non-Public Register of Registrable Controllers

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Key proposed changes to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

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Important compliance requirements for Singapore companies

Tax obligations before striking off a company in Singapore

Business and IPC Partnership Scheme (BIPS)

Guide for Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting

Lodging of information on the Registers of Registrable Controllers with ACRA

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I need to return to my workplace during the circuit breaker. How can I do so?

Company seals and company rubber stamps

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How Budget 2020 will affect businesses in Singapore

How to apply for an Extension of Time to hold an Annual General Meeting

Filing obligations of dormant companies

A guide to Minutes of Company Meetings

Winding up a Singapore company

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Singapore Company Director’s Remuneration

Singapore Company Shares and Share Classes

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How to remove a director from a Singapore company

Closing down your Singapore Company. Winding up and striking off a company.

A guide to dividends

Responsibilities and duties of a director

The importance of complying with the Constitution and the Companies Act

Registering a Charge for Companies

The Company Constitution. A brief explanation and how to make changes to it.

A guide to dividend payments

How to transfer or sell shares of a Private Company

Advantages of filing ECI (Estimated Chargeable Income) early

Shareholders’ Meetings. Shareholders’ First Meeting, AGM and EGM.

First Board Resolution of a Private Limited Company in Singapore

Significance of a Company’s Financial Year End (FYE)

Singapore Companies Filing Requirements

Understanding the Responsibilities of a Company Director in Singapore

Filing Annual Returns for your company

Duties of a company secretary

Stamp Duty for Shares

How to file corporate tax returns for companies

Annual filing requirements with ACRA

Singapore Company Constitution

Directors’ Resolutions in Singapore

Questions and Answers

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What is the difference between shareholders and members?

What is the difference between Issued Share Capital and Paid-Up Share Capital?

How much paid up capital should i put into my Singapore company?

How can I reduce the amount of corporate taxes my company pays in Singapore?

I am a UK resident and moving to Singapore. What are the differences in resident income tax rates between the UK and Singapore?

What are the benefits to incorporating a company over registering a sole proprietorship in Singapore?

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What are Multi-Currency Accounts and how do they work?

The company did not pay me as a shareholder any dividends. What can I do?

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I am a foreigner looking to incorporate a Singapore company. Why do I need to get a local resident director?

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How will I know the status of a company?

What makes a company part of a group?

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What should be included in a trust agreement?

In Singapore, what does it mean to hold company shares in trust for someone else?

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Should I outsource my company’s accounting?

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Why do you need a security deposit for the Nominee Director service? How and when can we get this back?

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What are Routine Secretarial Services?

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How can I check details of a registered company in Singapore?

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What records do I need to keep for my Singapore company?

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What are the consequences for late filing or non filing of Corporate Income Tax Returns?

Do I need to pay corporate tax on income that is derived outside of Singapore?

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Do I need to register my Trademark in Singapore for my business?

Will it be easier for me to get Singapore permanent residency status if I start a company in Singapore?

How fast will it take to incorporate a Singapore company?

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How much taxes do fund management companies have to pay in Singapore?

Does my company need to hire an auditor?

What is the difference between a Singapore Subsidiary Company and a Singapore Branch Office

What happens when a Singapore company shareholder dies?

Do I need a company common seal and a company stamp?

If my company is dormant, do I need to have it audited?

Do I need a company seal to execute documents?

How long does it take to incorporate a Singapore company?

Can I be a director of a Singapore company if I am a dependant pass holder?

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How do I amend my Company's Constitution?

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When can a director be disqualified?

Can I pay myself dividends instead of salary and save on taxes?

Can I use my home address as my registered business address?

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Does my company need to appoint an auditor?

Must I maintain the paid-up capital in the company’s bank account?

How much do I have to pay in taxes as a start up company in Singapore?

What are the penalties for failing to hold an AGM?

How do I maintain my company's accounts?

Can a foreigner start a company in Singapore?

What are the differences between an employment pass and an Entrepass?

How much will it cost to hire a corporate secretary?

Can an S Pass or Work Permit holder be a director of a Singapore Company?

How do I change my company address?

How do I change my Singapore company name?

How to issue shares or increase the share capital of a company?

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Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax and XBRL

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What are the penalties for a Singapore company if it fails to files its corporate taxes?

GST InvoiceNow Requirement

Clarifying whether income received from overseas attracts income tax in Singapore

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What is Tax Arbitrage?

How can I reduce the amount of corporate taxes my company pays in Singapore?

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The powers of Comptroller of Income Tax

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A guide to using a company to buy a property

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How to reduce your Personal Income Tax bill in Singapore (2024 edition)

What is the Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS)?

What are the taxes I need to take note of in Singapore?

What is IR8A?

Changes to the law on the tax treatment of gains from the sale of foreign assets

When do I need to prepare my Statement of Accounts?

Understanding the various Tax Exemption Schemes for Singapore companies

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Capital Allowance or Depreciation allowance

The claimable exemptions under Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements (DTA)

What is the difference between Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) and Corporate Tax Filing?

Accrual vs Cash Accounting

The principle of accrual accounting

How to determine the tax residency of a company

What is the concept of par value and is it still applicable in Singapore?

What is Goodwill?

Why it is important for a company to have regular management reports

Should I outsource my company’s accounting?

What will happen if I don’t prepare my Singapore company’s financial statements according to the Singapore Financial Reporting Standard?

The key features to take note of the Singapore Financial Reporting Standard (SFRS)

What is the difference between Personal Income Taxes and Corporate Taxes?

Corporate Tax Filing deadline for YA2022 is on the 30th of November 2022

The Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) Scheme

Are CPF contributions by Employers taxable?

Are directors’ fees subject to CPF contributions?

Allowable business expenses and deductions

How to correct an error in XBRL statements that have been filed with ACRA

COVID-19 Support: Longer Instalment Plans for Corporate Income Tax 2021

Why engage Singapore Secretary Services to handle your company’s accounting matters?

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A guide to Bookkeeping Basics

A guide to Singapore Personal Income Taxes

What are the consequences of not paying my taxes?

How much personal income tax do I need to pay if I am an Employment Pass holder?

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How to treat Business Losses in Singapore

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What is a Taxable Supply and Zero Rated Supply?

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What is Form C-S (Lite)

An overview of Withholding Tax in Singapore

A guide to Corporate Tax in Singapore

Do I need to pay corporate tax on income that is derived outside of Singapore?

Expenses Incurred From Working At Home Qualify For Tax Deductions

How to compile a company’s financial statements

An Introduction To Depreciation And Amortization

Guide To Statement Of Cash Flow For Small And Medium Business Owners

Guide To Profit And Loss Statement For Small And Medium Business Owners

Guide To Balance Sheet For Small and Medium Business Owners

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What is XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language)

Common Tax Reliefs that will help to reduce the tax bill for Companies

Common Tax Reliefs that will help to reduce the tax bill for New Start-Up Companies

How to authorise a third party to file your company corporate tax

Corporate Tax Filing

Advantages of filing ECI (Estimated Chargeable Income) early

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Employment and Immigration

For employment matters, please visit SingaporeEmploymentAgency.com or email [email protected] with your queries.

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How to get a Singapore PR through the Singapore Global Investor Programme

Contract of Service vs Contract for Service

A breakdown of an employee’s salary components

In what circumstances may an employer deduct or recover monies from an employee’s salary?

Basic Payroll regulations in Singapore

The Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) Scheme

What is the Skills Development Levy?

Can I set up a company in Singapore and apply for a valid work pass?

Can I incorporate a company and get the company to apply for an Employment Pass for someone?

Criteria for Employment Pass

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What is the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS)?

What is a Letter of Consent?

Employment rights of interns in Singapore

Minimum qualifying salary to rise by SGD$600 for Employment Passes and SGD$100 for S Passes. Higher requirements for financial services.

Singapore PR scheme for individuals working in Singapore

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