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podcast
Asia Briefing Magazine, January 2013 Issue: "Are you ready for ASEAN 2015?"

- January 2013
- Free Access
Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Founder of Dezan Shira & Associates, discusses the new dawn that ASEAN free trade brings to the entire region.
Q&A
Why is Singapore a good base for Asia expansion?

- January 2013
- Free Access
There are mainly three reasons: Singaporean companies enjoy a low tax rate of 17 percent. There will be no tax payable on dividends earned externally from its borders. It is also possible to operate a Singaporean company as a “shelf” ...
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What are the requirements for foreign persons to set up companies in Singapore?

- January 2013
- Free Access
Since Singapore does not allow foreign persons to register directly for a company, a professional service firm must be engaged to register on behalf of companies with non-Singapore National Registration Identity Card holders, non-Employment Pass hold...
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Are there any tax incentive programs in Singapore?

- January 2013
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There are a number of these programs, such as Global Trader Program, HQ Program and incentives under Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme. These are all programs aiming to draw in or encourage investment in Singapore.
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How does the tax incentive program operate in Singapore?

- January 2013
- Free Access
Take one example, the incentives under Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme – businesses can get cash payout or a 400 percent tax deduction or allowance on expenditure of up to SG$ 400,000 on each of the following six activities: Purcha...
Q&A
Is share capital required under Singaporean law?

- January 2013
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The minimum paid-up capital (equivalent to share capital) is S$1 and the amount of this capital can be increased anytime after the incorporation of the company.
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What is a registered address for setting Singaporean company?

- January 2013
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A physical address in Singapore (be that residential or commercial) must be provided as the registered address of the company. All premises must be approved for business use by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. However, a P.O. box cannot be used as ...
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How long does it take to register a company in Singapore?

- January 2013
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Given that company registration can also be done through the online platform with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, it normallyt takes 1 to 2 days. If the application for registration shall be subject to reviews and approvals by other de...
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What should be disclosed during an annual general meeting in Singapore?

- January 2013
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Directors of the company must disclose a true and fair view of the profit and loss accounts of the company to the shareholders. These accounts presented should be made up to a date not more than 6 months before the annual general meeting. For private...
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How will the new regulatory changes impact to Singaporean company law?

- January 2013
- Free Access
The recent regulatory changes are aiming to reducing regulatory burdens, compliance costs, providing greater flexibility to companies, improving corporate governance and bringing benefits to various stakeholder groups. These regulatory amendments are...
magazine
ASEAN 2015: Siete Pronti?

- January 2013
- Members Access
LâAsia offre un panorama molto più ampio della sola Cina, India e Vietnam: le opportunità sono presenti sia nellâAsia stessa sia oltre oceano, verso Stati Uniti, Europa, Medio Oriente, America del Sud e specialmente verso la cosiddett...
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What is ASEAN?s potential?

- January 2013
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ASEAN represents a market of around 600 million people, with a combined GDP of around US$1.8 trillion. The OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development) has projected growth within ASEAN to be about 6% per year for the period 2011-15...
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