New KYC Regulations for Corporate Service Providers
Learn about the new KYC procedures that all corporate service providers in Singapore must follow. These procedures were introduced by the Singapore government to comply with Financial Action Task Force's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorism guidelines.
Singapore Companies (Amendment) Act 2014
Read about the key provisions of the 2014 Amendment to the Companies Act covering rules related to formation and compliance for Singapore companies.
Singapore Companies (Amendment) Act 2017
Learn about the changes to Singapore's Company Law in order to stay in compliance with the new regulations. These changes were introduced in March 2017.
Legal Structure of a Company in Singapore
Understand the legal framework that undergirds a limited liability company in Singapore, and learn what it can and cannot do. This understanding will help you appreciate why this is the most popular corporate structure used by entrepreneurs.
Choosing a Name for Your Singapore Start-Up
Rules, guidelines and "tricks of the trade" for choosing a good company name that meets the requirements of the Singapore Companies Act.
Effects of Incorporating in Singapore
Learn how you can obtain a number of legal, and financial protections by using the corporate shield provided by a limited liability company in Singapore
Why foreign companies rarely choose a branch office or a rep office structure in Singapore?
A branch office or a representative office (rep office) of a foreign company must follow onerous compliance requirements yet it receives limited rights in Singapore. Learn why most firms shun these structure.
Duties of Singapore Company Directors
Singapore Companies Act dictates certain statutory duties and fiduciary obligations for company directors. Learn what they are.
Singapore Company Secretary – Role and Duties
Learn about the role, rules of appointment, duties, and responsibilities of a Company Secretary as required by the Singapore Companies Act.
Statutory Registers of a Singapore Company
Learn the types of registers a Singapore company has to maintain in order to comply with the Singapore Companies Act.
Minutes of Company Meetings in Singapore
How to keep records that memorialize the proceedings of shareholders’ and directors’ meetings and are in accordance with the Singapore Company law.