A complete guide for Chinese-invested Singapore entities — covering ACRA setup, IRAS tax (CIT / GST), EP / SP work passes, and the classic BVI → Singapore → China three-tier structure.
Each whitepaper consolidates decades of compliance advisory into an actionable, navigable reference.
SingPass for directors, company constitution, board composition, AGM requirements, ACRA BizFile+ filings. Local-resident director obligation.
17% CIT, 9% GST (since 2024), new international tax rules (Pillar Two / Multinational Top-up Tax). Tax incentives: PIC, Development & Expansion Incentive (DEI).
BVI / Cayman holding → Singapore operating → China distribution or manufacturing. Transfer pricing, treaty relief, and capital flow optimization.
Family offices (Variable Capital Company structures), regional HQs, fintech entrants, and SEA-domiciled holdings looking to formalize a Singapore node.
A suggested sequence that takes you from foundational concepts to operational execution.
Pte Ltd vs Branch vs Representative Office. Suffix considerations (typically 'Pte Ltd' for trading, 'Pte. Ltd.' for holding).
EP / SP / DP application, COMPASS framework, salary threshold benchmarks. Timeline 3-8 weeks for first EP.
AGM, annual return, IRAS Form C / Form C-S, GST quarterly return (if registered), transfer-pricing documentation if applicable.
This whitepaper is an overview. For your specific transaction, structure, or filing need, our team provides a personalised advisory engagement.
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