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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…

Singapore Trust Structures for HNW Families: PTC, Reserved Powers & Tax (2026)

Ray Tay

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…

Employment Pass for Singapore Family Office Principals & Key Staff (2026)

Ray Tay

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,…

Hong Kong Incorporation in Hours: 2026 Checklist + HK vs SG Snapshot

2026 checklist for foreign founders: run a name search, secure a Hong Kong resident company secretary, file electronically (often approved within hours),...

Tech.Pass to ONE Pass (AI & Tech): What Changes in 2027

Ray Tay

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…

Singapore PR via PTS Scheme: Eligibility & Process 2026

Ray Tay

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.

Avoid a 1–6 Week Delay: Malaysia Incorporation for Foreign Founders

Practical checklist for founders on Malaysia incorporation. Learn SSM rules, the RM 1,000 statutory fee, a 1–6 week operational timeline, and nominee...

VIVOS vs Sleek (2026): An Honest Comparison for Foreign Founders

Ray Tay

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.

Avoid the 14 Working Day Wait: Change Your Singapore FYE on BizFile+

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.

Foreign Founders: Remote Singapore Bank Accounts That Pass MAS Checks

A practitioner how-to for foreign founders opening a Singapore business account remotely. Follow a MAS-aligned checklist, draft a clear economic purpose,...

Avoid 10% Treasury Breach: Share Buyback Rules for Singapore Directors

Compliance first buyback guide for Singapore directors. Covers the 20% cap, 10% treasury limit, solvency statement and ACRA filing steps.

8 Steps to File a Share Allotment in Singapore

8 steps to file share allotments in Singapore: board resolution, section 161 checks, BizFile+ filing and register updates.

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