Deadline Extensions for Annual Returns and AGM’s in Singapore – An Overview New Deadlines for Both Listed and Non-Listed Companies The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is extending the deadline for companies to file their annual returns and hold their annual general meetings (AGMs). The extensions have been granted to account for the…
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Expands Office to Singapore ADB Intends to Strengthen Collaboration and Support Private Sector Expansion The Asian Development Bank (ADB) office in Singapore was officially opened by ADB President and Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance on 5 March 2020. This was the culmination of close to nine months of…
Singapore Ranked As World’s Freest Economy in 2020 Index of Economic Freedom According to the 2020 Index of Economic Freedom published by the Heritage Foundation, Singapore is now ranked as the world’s freest economy. The index defines economic freedom as “the fundamental right of every human to control his or her own labor and property”.…
Register for Registrable Controllers Must Be Submitted to ACRA by April 2020 New Rules for Company Register’s by April 2020 By April 2020, business in Singapore will be required to report the ownership of their business to the Register for Registrable Controllers. Currently, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is yet to…
Huge Investments Set to Create 32,000 Job Opportunities in Singapore Despite Global Economic Uncertainties Despite the global economic uncertainties of the challenging past year, Singapore beat expectations for investment commitment last year. SG$15.2 billion in investments were secured last year. This is expected to create more than 32,000 job opportunities in the coming years. The…
What Do You Expect From Singapore Budget 2020? An industry survey found that the majority of companies across all major industries want tax relief in the Singapore Budget 2020 due to be announced next month as they prepare for a tough year ahead. According to the annual National Business Survey by the Singapore Business Federation…
Scam Alert Warning – How Companies and Employees Can Stay Safe Don’t Let Yourself Become a Victim, Find Out What You Can Do Police are urging Singaporeans to be safe given the rise in crimes, with issuing scam alert warnings for companies and employees. To avoid becoming a victim, both companies and employees are…
Advancement of Digital Economy Everything is within our reach with a click on our smartphones; we can book a ride, order a meal or pay a bill. These changes are powered by technological advancements, which have reshaped jobs and how businesses operate. For example, there is now a mobile app that allows you to pay…