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The “Zero Income” Myth: Why You Must File Tax Even If Your Singapore Company is Dormant

The “Zero Income” Myth: Why You Must File Tax Even If Your Singapore Company is Dormant

Here is a scenario we see constantly at Excellence Singapore: A business owner incorporates a company but pauses operations. No…
Why Your Friend Cannot Be Your Nominee Director (The 2026 Legal Risk)

Why Your Friend Cannot Be Your Nominee Director (The 2026 Legal Risk)

It starts as a simple favor. You are a foreign entrepreneur setting up a company in Singapore, or perhaps a…
MOM is cracking down on “disguised employment” in 2026. Learn the Employee vs. Contractor test to avoid CPF penalties and jail time

MOM is cracking down on “disguised employment” in 2026. Learn the Employee vs. Contractor test to avoid CPF penalties and jail time

There is a dangerous cost-saving tactic spreading among Singapore SMEs in 2026. It goes like this: You hire a full-time…
Singapore Corporate Bank Account Closed? Why It Happens & How to Prevent It (2026 Guide)

Singapore Corporate Bank Account Closed? Why It Happens & How to Prevent It (2026 Guide)

In the last 12 months, we have seen a disturbing trend: legitimate, profitable Singapore companies receiving a “30-Day Closure Notice”…
Received an ACRA Late Penalty? Why Your Appeal Will Likely Be Rejected (And What to Do Instead)

Received an ACRA Late Penalty? Why Your Appeal Will Likely Be Rejected (And What to Do Instead)

It starts with a letter or an email notification. You log in to BizFile+ and see it: a S$300 or…
ACRA Removes “Grace Period” for AGM & Annual Returns – Why Your “End of Month” Buffer is Gone

ACRA Removes “Grace Period” for AGM & Annual Returns – Why Your “End of Month” Buffer is Gone

For years, Singapore company directors and secretaries relied on a simple “unwritten rule”: as long as you filed your Annual…
Selling on Shopee, Lazada & Amazon: Do You Need to Register a Singapore Company in 2026?

Selling on Shopee, Lazada & Amazon: Do You Need to Register a Singapore Company in 2026?

If you started selling on Shopee, Lazada, or Amazon as a “side hustle,” you likely registered as an individual. But…
How to Structure Shareholding in a Startup: Founder, Investor, and ESOP Tips

How to Structure Shareholding in a Startup: Founder, Investor, and ESOP Tips

Why Shareholding Structure Matters in a Startup A well-planned shareholding structure is one of the most critical foundations for a…
Searching for an Accounting Firm in Singapore? 3 YA 2026 Tax Updates That Could Save Your SME S$40,000

Searching for an Accounting Firm in Singapore? 3 YA 2026 Tax Updates That Could Save Your SME S$40,000

If you are currently searching for an “accounting firm in Singapore,” you are likely one of the thousands of directors…