by Dean Cheong | Oct 12, 2026 | Corporate, Business, Tax & Banking
Is it really true that a non-resident investor can hold every share in a local firm and still run smooth operations?Short answer: most sectors permit full foreign ownership of share capital, letting investors keep control without forced local equity.That said,...
by Dean Cheong | Oct 11, 2026 | Corporate, Business, Tax & Banking
Can a country’s KYC shift from a box-ticking chore to a strategic advantage?Singapore set a high bar when the Financial Action Task Force found it met or exceeded 37 of 40 benchmarks for combating financial crime. The Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the...
by Dean Cheong | Oct 10, 2026 | Corporate, Business, Tax & Banking
Did you know that a private limited entity can be 100% foreign-owned and often incorporated within a day once documents are ready? This speed hinges on a few non-negotiables: name approval with ACRA, at least one resident director, a local registered address (no PO...
by Dean Cheong | Oct 9, 2026 | Corporate, Business, Tax & Banking
Can you set up a fully foreign‑owned company in Singapore without ever relocating? This guide answers that question and maps a clear path for non‑resident founders who want to form a legal entity and run a business remotely.Who this is for: non‑resident founders and...
by Dean Cheong | Oct 9, 2026 | Corporate, Business, Tax & Banking
Question: Is it realistic for a non-resident founder to secure a corporate bank account quickly, or will compliance hurdles slow progress?Short answer: A Singapore-registered company may get a corporate account, but approval often demands extra documentation and...
