After the death of Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, his family faced a giant tax bill on their inheritance. Mr. Lee’s family expects to pay more than USD$10.8 billion in …
Singapore startup and business update: October 2021
This post covers recent business news and regulatory updates in Singapore. We also cover a few successful fundraising updates about Singapore startups and other news that may be of interest …
5 common mistakes to avoid while incorporating a Singapore company
Singapore is well-known for offering a favorable and welcoming environment to startups. Bolstered by supportive government policies and private funding, Singapore has emerged as Asia’s preferred business hub; its position …
Singapore startup and business update: August 2021
Singapore was one of the few countries worldwide that managed to successfully control the spread of COVID-19 by imposing strict lockdown and social distancing rules. As a result, Singapore is …
Singapore startup and business update: July 2021
The pandemic has inspired numerous persons to become their own bosses and embrace entrepreneurship. The proof of that is the number of new businesses incorporated in Singapore. In just the …
Singapore startup and business update: June 2021
As of June 2021, Singapore’s economy has nearly recovered the output lost during the first six months of 2020, and economic growth in 2021 is predicted to be more than …
Singapore startup and business update: April 2021
Even though the world is only beginning to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, Singapore’s business and startup ecosystem is buzzing as never before. The global crisis and numerous lockdowns have …
Singapore startup and business update: February 2021
Singapore is a well-known startup and financial hub that actively encourages entrepreneurship. Its startup-friendly policies include numerous business incentives and a range of incubation schemes. The National Research Foundation’s Early …
Singapore startup activity and business update: January 2021
In this post, we review some recent regulatory updates, the launch of new government services, and annual results of certain state incentives aimed at supporting SMEs. We also describe a …
November 2020 roundup of startup activity in Singapore
Singapore is a world-renowned entrepreneurial and financial hub that proactively promotes the formation of new businesses in the country. Singapore’s business-friendly regulations and attractive tax system play an important role …