Regions / Singapore

Doing Business in Singapore: Investment, Corporate Structuring, and Tax Incentives

This document by Adept Corporate Services (ACS) provides a concise guide for businesses and investors looking to enter Singapore. It outlines key corporate structures, including holding companies, trading companies, operating companies, and investment funds, highlighting tax benefits and compliance requirements. It also covers Singapore’s tax incentives, such as zero tax on foreign-sourced dividends, capital gains tax exemptions, and MAS 13U/13O fund schemes, as well as family office structures and wealth succession planning. For businesses seeking a strategic base in Asia, this document serves as a roadmap for financial optimization, market expansion, and regulatory compliance in Singapore.

Adept Corporate Services

A Guide to Foreign Exchange Management in Singapore

This document provides a comprehensive overview of Singapore’s foreign exchange management framework, regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). It details key policies, including Singapore’s managed floating exchange rate system, cross-border payment regulations, and foreign exchange transaction requirements. The guide also covers capital and financial market transactions, foreign direct investment policies, and real estate investment rules for non-residents. Additionally, it outlines compliance measures for individuals and businesses, including account management, reporting obligations, tax policies, and investment restrictions.

Leadvisor Law

Investing in Singapore: Tax-Related Questions and Answers Guide

This document provides a comprehensive question-and-answer guide on tax-related matters for investing in Singapore, covering corporate income tax, personal income tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST), withholding tax, property tax, and capital gains tax. It explains Singapore’s tax structure, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) regulations, tax filing requirements, and compliance deadlines. The guide also details Singapore’s tax treaty network, including double taxation avoidance, withholding tax rates, and mutual agreement procedures (MAP). Additionally, it highlights sector-specific tax incentives for industries such as finance, technology, manufacturing, and shipping. This resource is essential for businesses, foreign investors, and tax professionals navigating Singapore’s tax environment.

Leadvisor Law