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.
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.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.
Singapore’s Business Support Measures Amid Shifting Cost Conditions
Singapore’s policy shifts require businesses to adjust pricing, manage costs, and align currency exposure in 2026.
How Foreign-Sourced Income Is Taxed in Singapore: What Investors Must Decide Before Claiming Exemptions
Remitting foreign income into Singapore without proper structuring can trigger full tax exposure. Understand the rules before moving funds.
Adapting to Singapore’s 15% Global Minimum Tax as a Multinational
Singapore’s 15% minimum tax is reshaping multinational structures. Understand exposure, costs, and why Singapore remains a leading hub.
Singapore as ASEAN’s Logistics Hub: Warehousing, Trade Facilitation, and Investment Opportunities
Not sure if Singapore is worth it? Assess logistics costs, trade benefits, and the right ASEAN structure for your business.
Singapore Subsidiary or Branch Office: How Foreign Companies Should Structure Market Entry
Compare subsidiary and branch structures in Singapore, including liability, tax treatment, governance, and profit repatriation implications.



















