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Singapore has the world's simplest and most rational tax system for entrepreneurs who want to incorporate and build a new business. Discover the full guide to start incorporating today.
April 9, 2021
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3 mins read

How to Choose a Financial Year End Date for Your Singapore-Based Company

A company’s FYE, also known as fiscal year-end, is a one-year period that businesses and government bodies use to prepare financial statements and all accounting matters. Let’s dive deeper into everything you need to know to choose your FYE date for your company.

April 7, 2021
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5 mins read

Tips on How to Choose the Right Brand Name for your Business

Without a name, there would be no business. While coming up with a company name from scratch seems like a simple task, there’s more to it than just putting a string of words together and calling it a day.

March 26, 2021
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4 mins read

6 Essential Traits and Qualities to Find The Right Co-Founder(s)

Before diving straight into the shortlisting process, it’s helpful to know what you’re looking for in the first place. To ensure that they are the right fit for your business and the ideal partner, here are 6 essential traits and qualities to look out for in a co-founder!

January 4, 2021
January 6, 2021
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4 mins read

What are The Common Types of Business Structures in Singapore?

In the progress and eventual success of your company, choosing the right business structure is important. When choosing a business structure, one thing to consider is its tax and liability structure.

January 4, 2021
January 6, 2021
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5 mins read

How to Simply Register a Private Limited Company in Singapore 2021

Thinking of incorporating a business in Singapore in 2021? In this article, we explain how you simply register a Singapore private limited company.

December 3, 2020
March 8, 2021
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6 mins read

Guide to Starting Your Home-Based Small Scale Business in 2021

In more recent years, many people have began moving away from the corporate world and started their own small-scale businesses from home. For some, having a home-based business may even mean being able to work remotely and having the ability to bring work with you no matter where you go.

November 25, 2020
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5 mins read

Is Outsourcing a Good Idea for Small Business?

Can outsourcing save you and your business money? What are the common resources small business owners can outsource?

February 26, 2021
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4 mins read

I'm a Freelancer, Should I Register for a Private Limited Company?

If you are still new to the gig economy and have only been freelancing for a few months or years, you might still need some time to grow your services. However, if your business has grown at a much larger scale over the years, it may be a good time to incorporate.

February 26, 2021
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6 mins read

Redomiciliation to Singapore: Register Your Exisiting Foreign Company in Singapore

Redomiciliation to Singapore is a process whereby a foreign organisation transfers its registration from its original jurisdiction to the jurisdiction of Singapore. 

November 18, 2020
February 26, 2021
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6 mins read

What is the Singapore Entrepreneur Pass? Who Can Obtain One?

The Singapore Entrepreneur Pass, which is better known as EntrePass, is a work visa specifically made for foreign serial entrepreneurs to start and operate a new business in Singapore. 

November 10, 2020
November 11, 2020
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5 mins read

Legal Checklist to Set Up a Restaurant in Singapore

If you’re planning on opening up the next best thing in the local food scene, here’s a legal checklist for setting up a restaurant in Singapore. 

November 10, 2020
November 11, 2020
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4 mins read

Start a Food Business in Singapore: How to Import Food into Singapore?

In this article, we’ll take you through the process on how to import food into Singapore—from what you need before importing, what happens during the importing process, and even after importing. 

February 26, 2021
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7 mins read

Setting up a Foreign Company in Singapore: Benefits and the Process

Forming an offshore company in Singapore hosts a variety of benefits, some of which include reduced tax liability, ease of incorporation, liberal foreign ownership policy, and political stability. 

October 20, 2020
October 23, 2020
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5 mins read

The Best Company Registration Consultants in Singapore

While company registration is a procedure that can be done on your own or with your fellow partners and members, there are some things that you need to leave to the company registration consultants when it comes to incorporating your business.

October 20, 2020
November 10, 2020
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4 mins read

How to Check Singapore Company Registration Number?

ACRA’s filing portal, BizFile, allows anyone to access basic company data directly on their website, which delivers basic information on companies. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to verify a company on BizFile.

October 16, 2020
February 26, 2021
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4 mins read

Guide to Registering Limited Liability Partnership in Singapore

Known as LLP for short, a limited liability partnership is a formal partnership that is a vehicle for business in Singapore. 

February 26, 2021
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6 mins read

How to Apply as a Limited Liability Company in Singapore

Now that the fundamentals on Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have been laid out, it’s time to find out how to set up this form of business here in Singapore. 

February 26, 2021
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6 mins read

Everything You Need to Know About a Limited Liability Company in Singapore

As we dive into the different frameworks and entities available for business owners in Singapore, let’s take a closer look into Limited Liability Companies and the basics of this business structure. 

October 8, 2020
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6 mins read

How to Find The Right Business Partner for Your Startup

Interested to find a business partner for your startup but unsure of how and where to look? This article covers all you need to know about finding business partners.

February 26, 2021
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3 mins read

Benefits of LCC vs. Sole Proprietorship

Today, we’ll be tackling the benefits of both a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and sole proprietorship that will help you determine which business structure is the right one for you. 

October 5, 2020
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4 mins read

Guide to Choosing Sole Proprietorship vs. Partnership

When it comes to up and coming entrepreneurs, the most suitable business entities are either a sole proprietorship or partnership. Both of them come with less formalities than other private companies and are a great option for those who are just starting out. 

February 26, 2021
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5 mins read

Limited Liability Partnership or Sole Proprietorship: Which One Should You Choose?

There many business structures one can choose from right here in Singapore. Let’s take a closer look at Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) and Sole Proprietorship and find out which one is most suitable for your and your business. 

September 22, 2020
December 23, 2020
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5 mins read

6 Simple and Genius Business Ideas for 2021

Interested in starting up your own business? Here is a list of awesome yet doable startup business ideas that you can try in 2021.

February 26, 2021
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3 mins read

Sole Proprietorship vs. Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.) Company: The Differences

In this article, we’ll take you through what sole proprietorship and private limited companies are all about and how to decide which of these are the right entity for you. 

February 26, 2021
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7 mins read

How to Start a Marketing Agency in Singapore in 7 Simple Steps

Starting a marketing agency in Singapore is not as daunting. Here’s the step-by-step guide to help you kickstart your dream easily today.

September 14, 2020
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5 mins read

Different Business Models For Startups - Ideas and Examples

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes down to choosing the right business model for a startup. We have listed the 5 different business models for startups with examples here.

September 7, 2020
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6 mins read

What is Sole Proprietorship? The Basics You Need to Know

If you want to start taking your business more seriously into the next level, sole proprietorship may be something you can look into.

August 27, 2020
March 8, 2021
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4 mins read

How to Register a Company in Singapore Online?

No more heading down to government offices with piles of paperwork. Registering a company in Singapore online is fuss-free, and usually only takes a few minutes. 

August 26, 2020
March 8, 2021
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6 mins read

How Much Does it Cost to Incorporate a Company in Singapore

It’s relatively easy to incorporate a company in Singapore. Some financial planning is needed to understand where your money is going into. 

August 19, 2020
February 18, 2021
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7 mins read

7 Reasons Why You Should Incorporate a Company in Singapore

As a busy business and financial hub, Singapore is also the nesting ground for talent from all walks of life. Be convinced with our 7 reasons why you should incorporate a company in Singapore.

August 16, 2020
February 26, 2021
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6 mins read

How to Incorporate a Company in Singapore: A step-by-step guide

Congratulations on deciding on your new business venture! Our step-by-step guide will take you through the process of incorporating a company in Singapore, starting with a checklist of things to take note of.

November 27, 2019
March 25, 2021
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7 mins read

How to Start a Business in Singapore: The Complete Guide [2021 Edition]

Starting a small business in Singapore involves big risks. One thing you can do to overcome inevitable risks is by planning and preparing ahead to minimise them. If you don’t know where to start, here are 10 simple steps on how to start a business in Singapore this 2021.

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