Incorporation

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…

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”…

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

Why Shareholding Structure Matters in a Startup A well-planned shareholding structure is one of the most critical foundations for a…

Is a Shell Company Illegal in Singapore? The $3 Billion Wake-Up Call for 2026

In Singapore’s business landscape, the term “Shell Company” is often misunderstood. Some see it as a convenient holding tool, while…

My Singapore Business Bank Account Was Rejected: What Now? (The 5 Hidden Reasons & Appeal Guide)

In 2025 and 2026, the hardest part of starting a business in Singapore isn’t the incorporation—it’s the Bank Account Opening.…

CorpPass for Foreigners: How to Set Up Digital Access Without a SingPass (2025/2026 Guide)

Once your Singapore company is incorporated, the next hurdle is digital access. In Singapore, almost all government transactions—from filing corporate…

Can I Spend My Paid-Up Capital? The Truth About Funding Your Singapore Company

One of the first questions every new entrepreneur asks us during incorporation is: “If I declare S$10,000 as Paid-Up Capital,…

What Is a Business Constitution in Singapore and Why It Matters

Why the Constitution Is the Backbone of Every Company When incorporating a private limited company in Singapore, one of the…