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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

Last Updated: June 2026 Yes, a dormant company in Singapore still has to file. The common myth is that zero…
Why Your Friend Cannot Be Your Nominee Director: The Legal Risks

Why Your Friend Cannot Be Your Nominee Director: The Legal Risks

Last Updated: June 2026 A nominee director is a director who agrees to act on someone else’s instructions, often to…
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)

Last Updated: June 2026 If your company filed its annual return late, ACRA charges a flat late lodgment penalty of…
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

Last Updated: June 2026 To structure shareholding in a Singapore startup, you split the company into shares, allocate them among…
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 Guide to RORC and Filing Penalties

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

Last Updated: June 2026 A notice to attend court from ACRA is a summons. It means ACRA intends to prosecute…