How can we help?
Incorporation
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- Why do Singaporean companies require a Unique Entity Number (UEN)?
- What does ACRA do?
- How do I determine whether a company is registered in Singapore?
- What are the tax advantages of incorporating in Singapore?
- What is the cost of incorporating a company in Singapore?
- What do I need to provide to incorporate my company in Singapore?
- Where can my registered address be?
- What are the requirements for company secretaries?
- What is a corporate secretary?
- Who can I appoint as the director of my company?
After Incorporation
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- What tax credits and grants are available to Singapore-incorporated businesses?
- How much does it cost to operate a company in Singapore?
- Do I need a company seal?
- How can I open a corporate bank account?
- How do I know if I need to apply for a business license?
- What are the legal compliances required for running a business in Singapore?
- How can I appoint a company secretary?
- What happens after incorporating a business?
Register a company - For Foreigners
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- What would it cost to run a business in Singapore?
- Do I have to register for GST?
- Can a foreigner be self-employed in Singapore?
- What are the requirements for a Singapore company’s annual filing?
- Where can my registered address be?
- Who can I appoint as the director of my company?
- Will I still need your nominee director’s services if I relocate to Singapore?
- How can I relocate to Singapore to operate my company?
- If I require your nominee director service, will the nominee director be involved in my company operations?
- What’s a nominee director?
Business Bank Account
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- Is it necessary for a Singaporean-incorporated company to open a Singapore bank account?
- Can I use my personal bank account for business purposes?
- What documents are required to open a bank account in Singapore as a foreigner?
- What documents will the bank require to open a corporate account?
- What is the approximate time frame for opening a corporate bank account in Singapore?
Visas
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- What should I do if I am unable to locate my candidate’s qualification in the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) or the work pass application form?
- Is a foreigner required to apply for an EP if he is registered as a director of a company in Singapore but is not a resident of Singapore?
- Can I apply for permanent residency in Singapore if I have an Employment Pass?
- Is the existing pass automatically cancelled if an EP holder changes jobs?
- Is there a quota or a cap on the number of EP holders that my company can hire?
- Can EP holders serve as directors of a company other than the one for which the EP was approved?
- Is it possible for an EP holder to be a shareholder in a Singapore-registered company?
- Can I establish a sole proprietorship and then apply for an EP to run my business?
- What documents do I need to apply for an Employment Pass?
- How can I obtain a visa to relocate to Singapore if I start a new business?
Corporate Secretary
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- For an existing company with an accumulated loss on the balance sheet but a profit in the current year. Will they be able to pay themselves a dividend?
- How to switch do I Xerosoft’s company secretary services?
- What are company secretarial services?
- What is the function of a Corporate Secretary in Singapore?
- Why do companies need a company secretary in Singapore?
- Why should you outsource your company’s secretarial services?
- How do you choose a company secretary?
- What exactly is a corporate secretary?
Nominee Director
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Accounting
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- What are the typical filing requirements for a Singapore-incorporated entity?
- What should you do once your company is GST registered?
- If my company reaches more than $1 Million in revenue but this revenue is generated offshore do I need to register for GST?
- What can I expect if I use Xerosoft’s outsourced accounting services but my accounts are a mess?
- Can I switch to Xerosoft from another accounting firm?
- What exactly are accounting services?
- How can accounting services be outsourced in Singapore?
- What is the cost of accounting services?
- Why do I require accounting services?
CFO Services
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- The monthly fee appears to be excessive; how can I justify it?
- What is the payment procedure?
- What are the requirements for initiating CFO services?
- What tools does CFO Services use?
- What will we discuss in our monthly and quarterly engagements?
- How frequently can I connect with my CFO?
- Why use an outsourced CFO?
- How can I tell if I require CFO services?
