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Office Rents Are on The Rise, But What Can SMEs Do About It?

Office Rents Are on The Rise, But What Can SMEs Do About It?

Office Rents Are on the Rise, But What Can SMEs Do About It? Office rents are increasing and SMEs are feeling it. The rental for real estate can be a considerably sizeable portion of a company’s recurring monthly income. This is why it’s important that occupiers of the property conduct early rent reviews and consider […]

Knowing Your Personal Data Protection: Ensuring Your Safety

Knowing Your Personal Data Protection: Ensuring Your Safety

Knowing Personal Data Protection Laws How much do you know about personal data? Well, to put it simply, personal data is still referring to data about an individual, and that individual can be identified using that data. Organizations are likely to have access to this data and other information about the individual. In Singapore, your […]

Knowing the Benefits of Starting a Business in Singapore

Knowing the Benefits of Starting a Business in Singapore

Benefits of Starting a Business in Singapore Starting a business in Singapore has always been lucrative. It’s indeed true that opportunities are aplenty in Asia’s most vibrant and thriving business epicenter. Singapore has consistently been ranked as the best and number one city for investment potential in the world, so it comes as no surprise […]

Key Highlights from Singapore’s 2018 Budget

Key Highlights from Singapore’s 2018 Budget

Singapore’s 2018 Budget is Very Promising Singapore’s 2018 budget is now here. Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat notes that there are some “goodies for everyone” in the coming 2018 financial year. According to Mr. Heng, this year’s budget is wide-ranging to competently address Singapore’s long-term challenges and encompasses a multi-year agenda for the country. Tax […]

Home Office Scheme Singapore

Home Office Scheme Singapore

Home Office Scheme Singapore: Knowing The Basics Would you like your company’s address to be registered as your HDB address? Well, you can, thanks to the Home Office Scheme (HOS), a scheme which allows home-owners to conduct their business at home provided they satisfy all the necessary criteria and guidelines which are subjected to the […]

Directors and Shareholders – What is the Difference?

Directors and Shareholders – What is the Difference?

Directors and Shareholders – What is the Difference? What is the difference between directors and shareholders in Singapore? Singapore, just like many jurisdictions like it, has differences between these two roles, and one of the major differences is that while Shareholders own part of the company, they will not be actively involved in the daily […]

How A Strike-Off Process Works for Singaporean Companies

How A Strike-Off Process Works for Singaporean Companies

Companies in Singapore Can Employ a Strike-Off Process A strike-off process could occur in the event of disputes between shareholders. Also, it may happen when the directors of the company decide not to proceed with their business further for their own valid reasons. A company could strike-off for any unforeseen circumstances. Even if you decide […]

Never Underestimate The Importance of A Bookkeeper

Never Underestimate The Importance of A Bookkeeper

What Truly is the Importance of A Bookkeeper One important aspect of ensuring a smooth and successful business is maintaining good financial records. Good bookkeeping will give you a clear indication of how your business is doing. The best option would be to engage a professional who specialises in financial accounting and can cover all bookkeeping duties. Having a […]

Singapore’s Move Towards A Cashless System

Singapore's Move Towards A Cashless System

Moving Towards a Cashless System Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong had during the National Day Rally in 2017 touched on the need for the country to eliminate cash as a form of transaction. He said Singapore should follow China and adopt a unified cashless system. Since then, numerous cashless payment platforms, such as NETsPay, […]