How To Set Up An Offshore Company in Singapore An offshore company refers to a business incorporated in a jurisdiction other than where its principal investors reside or where main operations occur, with Singapore representing one of the most tax-efficient and politically stable choices available. Setting up an offshore company in Singapore requires engaging a…
Filing Annual Returns with ACRA All Singapore company incorporated are required to hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) and file Annual Returns under S175, S197 and S201 of the Companies Act. Directors shall present the true and fair view of the company’s account to their shareholders at the AGM. For the Annual General Meeting (AGM),…
Central Provident Fund (CPF), the Comprehensive Social Security Savings Scheme Assurance in old ages includes three key considerations that are healthcare, retirement and housing. The Central Provident Fund or also known as CPF, is the key pillar of the Singapore’s comprehensive social system that enables working Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents to set aside funds…
How MBMF Helps The Muslim Community Grow in Singapore In the 1970s, Singapore’s rapid development led to Muslims being resettled in HDB flats. These new estates needed mosques, but traditional fundraising methods weren’t effective. A system was devised to efficiently raise money from Muslim workers through the Central Provident Fund Board’s collection system, also known…
What Do You Know about Skill Development Levy (SDL)? Do you know? As an employer, on top of CPF contribution and Foreign Worker Levy, you are required to pay a mandatory levy for all your employees working in Singapore, and that would be Skill Development Levy (SDL). The SDL also includes foreign employees and employees…
Chinese Development Assistance Council, and How it Empowers the Chinese Community In the early 1990s, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA) created a non-profit organisation to uplift and support the Chinese community. Since its establishment, this organisation, the Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC),…
Why Do You Need to Outsource Your Company Secretarial Service in Singapore? It is a MUST for every company to appoint a company secretary within six months of incorporation. So, who can serve as your company secretary? Company secretary should be a Singaporean citizen, permanent resident or Singapore Employment Pass / EntrePass / Dependent Pass…
The Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) was formed in 1991 to uplift the Indian community in Singapore. With a focus on socioeconomic development, SINDA offers various programs and services to support individuals and families. One of SINDA’s key objectives is to ensure that every member of the Indian community in Singapore is given equal opportunities…