Singapore Immigration, Corporate & Family Office Glossary (2026)
Ray Tay
A quick-reference glossary of Singapore immigration, corporate structuring and family office terms — GIP, EP, COMPASS, Section 13O/13U, VCC, PTC and more — each linked…
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A quick-reference glossary of Singapore immigration, corporate structuring and family office terms — GIP, EP, COMPASS, Section 13O/13U, VCC, PTC and more — each linked…
Singapore has no estate duty, no inheritance tax and no capital gains tax. Here's how HNW families use Private Trust Companies, reserved-powers trusts and the…
There's no special family-office visa. SFO principals and key staff go through an ordinary Employment Pass under MOM's COMPASS framework — here's the salary benchmark,…
2026 checklist for foreign founders: run a name search, secure a Hong Kong resident company secretary, file electronically (often approved within hours),...
EDB stops accepting new Tech.Pass applications on 27 January 2027. Here's what the new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track requires, and what current Tech.Pass…
EP, S Pass and ONE Pass holders can apply for Singapore PR through the PTS Scheme. ICA-sourced guide to eligibility, process, fees and timeline.
Practical checklist for founders on Malaysia incorporation. Learn SSM rules, the RM 1,000 statutory fee, a 1–6 week operational timeline, and nominee...
Sleek and VIVOS both help foreigners incorporate a Singapore company remotely. See the sourced, side-by-side comparison on pricing, licences, reviews and support model.
File an FYE change on BizFile+. Learn when ACRA approval applies, the 18 month and five year rules, GST checks, and how Vivos files it.
A practitioner how-to for foreign founders opening a Singapore business account remotely. Follow a MAS-aligned checklist, draft a clear economic purpose,...
Compliance first buyback guide for Singapore directors. Covers the 20% cap, 10% treasury limit, solvency statement and ACRA filing steps.
8 steps to file share allotments in Singapore: board resolution, section 161 checks, BizFile+ filing and register updates.


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People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong – VIVOS CORPORATE SERVICES (HK) LTD. | Business Registration Number: 80545137
United Arab Emirates, Dubai – VIVOS CORPORATE SERVICES L.L.C. | Commercial Licence Number: 1638200





