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How to obtain the registration of a Singaporean private limited company for inco...
- January 2014
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Upon the approval of company name, registration of company should be applied for. The following documents would be needed for registration of company: SingPass Name application number of approved company name Company type Details of additional ...
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What are the requirements for annual compliance for private limited company in S...
- January 2014
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The first requirement is about annual general meeting, which must be held within 18 months upon the successful incorporation of the company, and thereafter the lapse of time may not be more than 15 months, unless the Company Registrar approves suc...
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What aspect should be cautioned when using holding companies for Chinese or ASEA...
- January 2014
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It must be noted that compliance with anti-avoidance tax rules from Hong Kong and Singapore is a must. The key to such compliance is to show that the holding company is a genuine business, i.e.: there must be economic substance to justify this tax...
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What are the tax incentives for Hong Kong and Singapore holding companies?
- January 2014
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Since both Hong Kong and Singapore have double taxations agreements with China and ASEAN countries, the withholding tax rate for profit repatriation to these two locations would normally be reduced. An instance would be that the Chinese withholding t...
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Why are Hong Kong and Singapore holding companies attractive to foreign investor...
- January 2014
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In terms of ease of doing business, both locations take the stance of protecting investors and facilitating cross-border trade, by providing highly transparent business environment and favorable tax regime to businesses. Also, with English being the ...
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How do general anti-avoidance rules work in Asia?
- November 2013
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General Anti-Avoidance Rules function according to the “substance over form” principle. The rules give relevant tax authorities the right to withhold or to deny tax benefits that transactions might expect to enjoy, if it is clear that the...
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How is annual return filed under Singaporean law?
- November 2013
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Singaporean companies must file an annual return with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority within 1 month of the holding of the company’s annual general meeting. Annual return can be filed by engaging the services of a professiona...
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What are the advantages of using Hong Kong or Singapore as a holding company?
- March 2013
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Given the number of tax treaties that Hong Kong and Singapore signed with the neighbouring emerging economies, they are ideal location for setting up a holding company because of: • Minimal exposure to corporate income tax • Options for f...
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Why is Singapore a better place for reaching out into Asia?
- March 2013
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Since Singapore is a member of the ASEAN countries, a foreign-owned domestic company will automatically qualify for the duty free treatments across ASEAN countries. Also, Singapore has double tax agreements with India and China, this provides the ext...
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Why is Singapore a good base for Asia expansion?
- January 2013
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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
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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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