All You Need to Know about Europe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Its Impact to Singapore Companies General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the new data protection law in Europe that came into effect in May 2018. It has reshaped the data protection landscape for businesses across Europe and worldwide. GDPR replaces the Data…
Dear Valued Clients, Welcome to our E-Newsletter June 2018 We kicked off 2018 in full force, and we are going to keep up with the growing momentum in June, and even the months after this. Before we turn the page to the month of June 2018, I would like personally to update you on what…
What is CPF and How You Can Withdraw Your CPF in Singapore? The time has come. You’ve reached the age of 55 and are about to withdraw your CPF savings. Wait just a moment though, because before you set out to do that, here’s what you need to understand about withdrawing from your CPF in…
ACRA Make Some Changes for Better Efficiency Beginning June 1, 2018, all customers who want to visit the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority’s (ACRA) service counters will be required to book an appointment. According to the ACRA website, this can be done via the e-appointment system at least 3 working days in advance. By using the e-appointment system,…
Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Singapore for Tourists There are various places to visit in Singapore. From a budget trip to a luxury shopping spree, the city-state continues to woo tourists with its family-friendly attractions and world-famous tourist spots. The cultural and historical attractions charm every traveller in the country. Needless to say,…
CAP for Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Rebates Raised Singapore’s Minister of Finance, Heng Swee Keat announced in Budget 2018 that the cap for the Corporate income Tax (CIT) Rebate for YA 2018 will be raised to 40% of the corporate tax payable subject to a cap of $15,000. This is an increase from the previously announced rebate…
Dear Valued Clients, Welcome to our E-Newsletter May 2018 In the recent Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)’s half-yearly macroeconomic review, Singapore’s economic outlook remains positive despite global trade risks. The review has actually supported MAS’s decision to tighten monetary policy for the first time in six years. Also, it was announced that (based on advance…
How to Notify ACRA and IRAS of Company Changes in Singapore All company owners in Singapore are advised to file any change of name or office address with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) immediately. This can be done online via ACRA Bizfile. There is no need to inform or update IRAS separately of the change in name or…
New Amendments to the Implementation of Section 121 of the Companies Act 2014 As of 20th April 2018, Section 121 of the Companies (Amendment) Act 2014 took effect, and with those changes comes the introduction of new sections 202A and 202B of the Companies Act. These regulations have successfully come into effect, and concurrently, the…
Singapore Visa for Indian Nationals and other Level 1 Countries Explained in Brief With the influx of Indian nationals into Singapore, be it as a tourist, or as an entrepreneur, the visa application for Indian passport holders has become easier and faster. From April 1, 2009 onwards, the individual walk-in visa application for Level 1…
Accounting Standards Council Singapore (ASC) Issues New Amendments The Accounting Standards Council Singapore (ASC) recently issued several amendments to the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International) (SFRS(I)s) and Financial Reporting Standards (FRSs). These include annual improvements to SFRS(I)s 2015-2017 Cycle, effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019; and improvements to FRSs (March 2018), effective…
Start a Singapore Company as One of the Strategies of Asset Protection Did you know that incorporating a company is one of the important steps to ring-fence your business as well as a part of asset protection? Are Your Business Assets At Risk? Every business has its own assets and every business assets are…