Other Briefings
Banking, Account Opening, And Source-Of-Funds Scrutiny in Singapore
Singapore’s bank account opening framework reflects a risk-based approach to source of funds scrutiny, approval discretion, and onboarding timelines for foreign investors.
Singapore’s F&B Sector: Entering 2026 an Entry Decision for Foreign Investors
Is Singapore’s F&B sector still worth entering in 2026? A data-driven assessment for foreign investors.
Singapore vs Hong Kong vs Dubai: Regional HQ Trade-Offs for Investors
Compares how Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai differ as regional HQs, focusing on control, tax structure, and operational limits.
Should Foreign Investors Form an Exempt Pte Ltd or a Standard Pte Ltd in Singapore?
Foreign investors choosing between an Exempt or Standard Pte Ltd in Singapore should assess ownership structure and scalability.
Repatriating Profits from Singapore: Dividends vs Royalties vs Service Fees
Foreign investors assess dividends, royalties, and service fees to repatriate profits from Singapore while managing tax, substance, and treaty exposure.
How Much Disclosure is Optimal Under Singapore’s ACRA and MAS Rules
Companies should calibrate disclosure under ACRA and MAS to meet regulatory expectations, maintain governance credibility and protect sensitive information.
Singapore GDP 2040: What Investors Should Know
Singapore’s GDP may reach US$1.4 trillion by 2040 — see how policy, sectors, and currency shifts will shape investor decisions.
Should You Invest in Methanol and Ammonia Bunkering in Singapore
Methanol and ammonia are transforming Singapore’s bunkering sector, offering new opportunities and risks for early-stage investors.
Setting Up a Regional Treasury Center in Singapore
Singapore offers unmatched stability, incentives, and liquidity depth for regional treasury centers managing Asia-Pacific cash and risk.
How Can Companies Establish Tax Residency in Singapore to Access Treaty Relief?
Foreign investors can access treaty relief and lower tax rates by establishing genuine management and control in Singapore.
GST in Singapore: When Overseas Vendors Must Register and Collect Tax
Understand Singapore’s GST rules for overseas vendors, registration thresholds, compliance duties, and filing obligations.
How Much Paid-Up Capital Should Foreign Investors Commit in Singapore?
Foreign investors should know how much paid-up capital to commit in Singapore to meet banking, licensing, and tax requirements.
Strategic Multi-Currency Cash Management in Singapore
Multi-currency cash management in Singapore helps investors and executives balance risk, control liquidity, and support growth.
Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing in Singapore: An Investor’s Operating Thesis
Explore investment pathways in Singapore’s cell and gene therapy sector, from facilities to CDMOs, with tax and regulatory insights.
M&A Through Singapore: Share Vs Asset Deals and Stamp Duty
Foreign investors must weigh share vs asset deals in Singapore M&A, considering stamp duty, GST, liabilities, and exit strategy.
Tax Incentive Requirements for Family Offices in Singapore: What’s New in 2025
We demonstrate the key requirements to qualifying for income tax exemption for family offices in Singapore.
Why Singapore Is the Legal and Operational Hub for ASEAN M&A
Singapore’s legal predictability, tax-and-treaty framework, deep financing pools, and reliable dispute resolution make it the control hub for ASEAN M&A.
Vietnam Launches Direct Land Cable to Singapore: A Push for Digital Economy
Vietnam has launched the Vietnam-Singapore Terrestrial Network (VSTN), a 3,900‑kilometer land cable, is set to bring a high-capacity alternative to undersea routes and help boost Vietnam’s data center ambitions.
Transfer Pricing in Singapore: Compliance and Strategy for Foreign Investors
Ensure compliance with Singapore’s transfer pricing rules while optimizing tax outcomes and protecting cross-border profits.
US–China Trade Cheer Spurs SGD and Broader ASEAN Markets
US-China trade hopes are lifting the Singapore dollar and ASEAN markets, but don’t confuse momentum with permanence. Here’s what you should know.
