Phase One of the US-China Trade Deal Has Been Signed and It Looks Promising The top two economy powerhouses have been at trade disputes for a long time. The United States of America and China have had different views on trade relationships and this has led to significant trade tensions. They have been a tit…
Companies Believing Rebranding is Not Important, Think Again or You Might Lose Out Before a business could begin its operations, it must have at least an identity for consumers to make the connection. For starters, a company logo and a tagline would do the trick. Then the experience of buying and services by the company…
Productivity is the Top Priority for SMEs in Singapore Singapore’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are determined to make 2020 the year they focus on increasing productivity. A survey conducted by the United Overseas Bank (UOB) found that 51% of the SMEs surveyed were going to make it their top priority to implement productivity measures.…
3E Accounting – Employer Partner Recognised By CPA Australia 3E Accounting is proud to become a member of the prestigious CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partners network, joining close to 500 employers worldwide. Becoming a CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner demonstrates 3E Accounting’s commitment to develop our employees to achieve the highest standard of professional recognition…
ESG a Key Growth Driver, Say Fund Managers in Singapore 2020 Set to Be a Profitable Year for ESG Investments Adopting environment, social and governance (ESG) in investments will be a key driver in investment growth over the course of the next 3 years. These findings were reported by the Investment Management Association of…
In line With Smart Nation Singapore, the Wage Credit Scheme Will Be Paid via Digital Payment Modes As a business owner, you would always find it hard to retain the right talent. It takes a lot of work to maintain the right talent. This is on top of the workload of making sure business is…
SGX Reporting Rules Made Easier, but a Safeguard is in Place Riskier Companies Now Subjected to Quarterly Compulsory Reporting The SGX reporting rules in Singapore is undergoing some major changes in a recent announcement by the Singapore bourse. The Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) is now making it easier for businesses to focus on their…
Channel News Asia Interview on Cloud Based Accounting Channel News Asia interviewed 3E Accounting Founder Lawrence Chai on technology adoption in accounting services. This follows the release of the Singapore Business Federation’s annual National Business Survey 2019/2020. The Singapore Business Federation proposed the development of a supplier payment system as part of its Budget 2020…
Is Singapore Really a Tax Haven? When you hear the term “tax haven”, what runs through your mind? The thoughts that cross your mind would be a place where taxes are levied at a low rate or even zero tax rates. Then comes the question of risk. There isn’t a fixed definition for the term,…
A Foreigner’s Guide to Start a Business in Singapore – Basic Steps Foreigners can incorporate a business in Singapore with 100% ownership rights, benefiting from one of Asia’s most streamlined digital registration environments governed by ACRA with minimal bureaucratic barriers. Three structural options define how foreign entrepreneurs establish local presence. A Private Limited Company provides…
What are the Schemes in Place for Moving to Singapore as an Investor or a Worker? Moving to Singapore is not a hard task if you have a legit reason for doing so. The city-state is welcoming of immigrants, whether that be investors or professionals. However, you need to ensure you have proper guidance regarding…
Things You Need to Know about the Visas Regarding Working in Singapore as a Foreigner If you want to work in Singapore, you will need to apply for an immigration pass. This applies to both, entrepreneurs looking to start their own venture in the city-state and professionals who secure a job in a Singapore-registered company.…