Short Term Visit Pass 短期访问签证 Visitors on short-term Visit Passes are allowed to stay within the validity of their Visit Passes. All visitors are advised to check their passports for the Visit Pass endorsement and take note of the number of days stay given before leaving the checkpoint. We wish to highlight that a short-term…
LOOKING FOR GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR YOUR START-UP OR SME? The Singapore government encourages and supports start-ups and SMEs, knowing these entities are vital to the economic growth of the Island Republic. Numerous grants from the authority are made available for these companies to meet their initial business challenges. The government through its arm SPRING and…
Filing Financial Statements Who Needs to File and Who is Exempted? Singapore incorporated companies (unlimited or limited by shares) which are required to file their financial statements with ACRA, will file a full set of financial statements in XBRL format, according to a minimum requirement list within the ACRA Taxonomy. Filing of Option B (Partial…
Change of Business Entity (COBE) You need to inform MOM if your company is Changing to another type of business entity (e.g. from a sole proprietorship to a private limited company), where at least one of the directors, partners or sole proprietors will move to the new entity. How to apply To update your business entity:…
LIQUOR LICENCE RULES AND REGULATIONS Under the Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act, you will need to apply for a liquor licence from Police Licensing & Regulatory Department if your company/business/society intends to supply any liquor. Under Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) (Liquor Licensing) Regulations: Supply is by retail if the supply is for less…
Eligibility for Employment Pass Only eligible candidates will be considered for an Employment Pass. Criteria include a minimum salary of $3,600 and acceptable qualifications. You may Use the Self-Assessment Tool to check a candidate’s eligibility before you apply. Who is eligible The Employment Pass is for foreign professionals who: Have a job offer in Singapore….
Registration of a Local Company Basic requirements At least one local director (Singapore Citizen, Singapore P.R, Pass Holder*1); Shareholders can be any qualified individual; Appoint a Company Secretary; The amount of Share capital; A registered address in Singapore; After Registered on ACRA, you may need to open: Bank Account to make the business transactions; CPF…
About SME SME means Small to Medium Enterprise. SMEs in Singapore was previously defined as enterprises with fixed asset investments of $15 million and below for those in manufacturing, and employment size of 200 and below for non-manufacturing enterprises. The Ministry of Trade and Industry announced on 22nd March 2011, the new parameters have set…
REGISTRATION AS A PRIVATE SCHOOL The registration of private schools is currently carried out online through the LicenceOne. Please ensure the following items are completed before logging on to the online application: renovation and furnishing works are to be completed before application through LicenceOne application is to be made only by the proposed member of…
Information for Food Hygiene Officer Requirement on Food Hygiene Officer A Food Hygiene Officer (FHO) oversees and implements effective food hygiene systems which will ensure that food is prepared in a safe and hygienic manner. Having a senior staff trained as a FHO who exercises constant vigilance and supervision will enforce a high standard of…
