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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…
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…
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…
What Happens During an ACRA or IRAS Compliance Review?

What Happens During an ACRA or IRAS Compliance Review?

Why Compliance Reviews Are on the Rise Singapore prides itself on being a transparent, pro-business environment. To maintain this standard,…
Expanding to Malaysia in 2026: Why You Must Claim the S$100,000 MRA Grant Before March 31st

Expanding to Malaysia in 2026: Why You Must Claim the S$100,000 MRA Grant Before March 31st

Expanding to Malaysia in 2026: Why You Must Claim the S$100,000 MRA Grant Before March 31st The new year is…
Received a “Notice to Attend Court” from ACRA? The 2026 Guide to RORC and Filing Penalties

Received a “Notice to Attend Court” from ACRA? The 2026 Guide to RORC and Filing Penalties

If you have just received a “Notice to Attend Court” or a “Composition Fine” from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory…
Thinking of Switching Your Corporate Service Provider? Here’s How the Handover Actually Works

Thinking of Switching Your Corporate Service Provider? Here’s How the Handover Actually Works

Many business owners in Singapore stay with an unresponsive or “digital-only” provider much longer than they should. Why? Because they…