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Understanding Social Insurance in Singapore
We discuss the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and the Retirement Sum Topping-Up (RSTU) scheme – key components of Singapore’s social insurance.
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How to Open a Corporate Bank Account in Singapore?
We discuss the requirements to open a corporate bank account in Singapore, including the necessary documents, and procedures, and note the country’s prominent banking institutions.
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Comparing Singapore Business Entities: Choosing the Right Structure for Your Venture
Foreign companies can set up a variety of business structures in Singapore for their investments.
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Singapore Allows Companies and Trusts to Adopt Virtual Annual Meetings
Singapore is now allowing companies and business trusts to adopt virtual annual general meetings (AGMs). We provide the details.
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Adapting to Singapore’s Escalating Rental Prices: Strategic Implications for Foreign Businesses
Despite soaring rental costs, Singapore continues to maintain its status as a favored destination for international corporations.
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How GST Liability is Assessed on Low Value Goods Transactions in Singapore
Goods and services tax is levied on low-value goods that are imported to Singapore. Businesses should identify whether their customers are GST-registered.
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Singapore and India Link Real Time Retail Payment Systems
Singapore and India have launched a real time payment mechanism (UPI-PayNow) to ease cross-border payments between the two countries.
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Leveraging Singapore’s Incentives and Schemes for Industry 4.0 Investments
We list the fiscal and non-fiscal incentives that Singapore offers to encourage the development of high-value and Industry 4.0 activities.
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Indonesia and Singapore Sign Six MoUs to Enhance Bilateral Ties
Indonesia and Singapore signed six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in late March 2023 to enhance bilateral ties.
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Singapore and EU Sign Digital Trade Agreement
Singapore and the EU signed a digital trade agreement in February, making it the fifth of its kind signed by the city-state.
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