Singapore continues to be the most attractive business hub for entrepreneurs worldwide. In July 2024 alone, about 4,100 new companies were registered, underscoring the city-state’s dynamic business environment. To maintain …
Singapore Regulatory Update: June 2024
Below are the highlights of key developments that shaped Singapore’s economic and regulatory landscape in June, including a new AI talent scheme with the United States, renewed capital markets cooperation …
Singapore Regulatory Update: May 2024
Singapore remains a vibrant hub for businesses, attracting entrepreneurs worldwide with its favorable business environment. In May 2024, 4,724 new companies were formed, showcasing ongoing interest in Singapore’s dynamic business …
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 …
2021 Union Budget of India: are entrepreneurs happy?
On February 1, 2021, India’s government presented the country’s 2021-2022 Union Budget. It was developed to boost India’s economic recovery by introducing incentives across all business sectors, in part to …
India ratifies OECD’s MLI – its impact on Singapore-India DTA
In November 2016, OECD members finalized the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“Multilateral Instrument” or “MLI”). MLI targets the implementation …
India Finance Act 2020: Key changes to Indian tax regulations
In the midst of the global coronavirus crisis, India’s Parliament, just before adjourning, passed the Finance Bill 2020 as the Finance Act 2020. The law contains a number of tax-related …
India Drops Dividend Distribution Tax; Singapore FDI now Favored
In its latest budget, the Indian government has launched several tax reforms aimed at reviving the country’s economy and improving the investment climate. These include slashing the corporate tax rate …