Other Briefings
Launching a Financial Services or Fintech Business in Singapore: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
Launching a financial services or fintech business in Singapore requires choosing the right license, corporate structure, and capital commitment. Learn what foreign investors need to know.
Choosing the Right Joint Venture Structure in Singapore
Evaluate incorporated and contractual joint ventures in Singapore, with practical guidance on ownership, governance, and legal implementation for foreign investors.
Using a UAE Holding Company to Invest in Asia: A Guide for GCC-Based Investors
As GCC capital flows increasingly toward India, ASEAN, Singapore, and Hong Kong, UAE holding companies are emerging as a strategic structure for Asia-focused investment. This article examines how treaty access, tax efficiency, substance, succession planning, and exit mechanics can shape returns for Gulf-based investors.
Should Foreign Companies in Singapore Use a Nominee Director or Appoint a Resident Director?
Compare nominee and resident director arrangements in Singapore, including the legal, governance, and operational considerations that influence the most appropriate appointment for foreign companies.
Is a Variable Capital Company the Right Fund Structure for Your Singapore Investment Platform?
Find out whether a Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) is the right fund structure for your investment platform based on strategy, fundraising, tax, and regulatory considerations.
Payroll Due Diligence and Integration Following a Singapore Acquisition
Evaluate payroll liabilities, CPF obligations, compliance risks, system integration requirements, and operating model decisions when acquiring a business in Singapore.
How Singapore's Double Taxation Agreements Can Reduce Withholding Taxes on Cross-Border Investments
Singapore's tax treaty network may reduce withholding taxes on dividend, interest, and royalty payments, helping investors optimize holding company structures, financing arrangements, and intellectual property strategies across ASEAN.
Using a Singapore-Based Virtual CFO to Manage ASEAN Subsidiaries
Learn how a Singapore-based Virtual CFO can help foreign investors manage ASEAN subsidiaries, improve financial visibility, and support regional operations.
When Should Foreign Companies Hire a Virtual CFO in Singapore?
Determine when a Virtual CFO becomes necessary in Singapore for regional expansion, treasury management, investor reporting, governance, and transaction readiness across ASEAN operations.
Jane Street’s India Tax Dispute Signals Rising Scrutiny of Cross-Border Investment Structures
US-based trading and investment firm Jane Street may invoke the India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) route to resolve its ongoing derivatives tax dispute. Learn what this means for cross-border investors.
Using Nominee Directors in Singapore for Foreign-Owned Companies
Foreign investors using nominee directors in Singapore must navigate banking scrutiny, tax substance rules, governance exposure, and resident director compliance requirements.
How Foreign Investors Should Structure Company Formation in Singapore
Foreign investors establishing a company in Singapore must structure name reservation, paid-up capital, and constitution requirements carefully to support banking, licensing, and long-term operations.
Why Foreign Investors Are Using Virtual CFO Services in Singapore for ASEAN Expansion
Singapore-based virtual CFO services help foreign investors manage ASEAN expansion through centralized reporting, treasury coordination, regional financial oversight, and scalable cross-border finance support.
How Singapore’s Financial Reporting Framework Aligns with IFRS
Foreign investors establishing operations in Singapore must structure accounting, audit, tax, and financial reporting systems to support compliance, financing, and regional expansion.
When Foreign-Owned Companies Require a Statutory Audit in Singapore
Statutory audits are becoming increasingly important for foreign-owned companies in Singapore as financing activities, investor reporting, and group governance requirements shape transaction readiness, regulatory exposure, and business credibility.
Onshoring Indian Family Offices: Why GIFT City’s 20-Year Tax Holiday Beats Singapore
Indian family offices are increasingly onshoring to GIFT City to capitalize on the new 20-year tax holiday announced in 2026. Analyze the evolving regulatory framework driving this shift from established international destinations such as Singapore.
Corporate Income Tax Filing in Singapore for Foreign Companies
Learn when foreign companies must file corporate income tax in Singapore, key deadlines, tax rates, and how to avoid penalties and compliance risks.
Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates (“Dezan Shira”), a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
