Quick Answer: An SSIC code is a five-digit number that classifies your company’s business activity when you register with ACRA. SSIC stands for Singapore Standard Industrial Classification. Every company must declare a primary SSIC code at incorporation (and may add a secondary one). The current edition is SSIC 2025, which took effect on 9 May […]
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Quick Answer: A nominee director is a Singapore resident appointed to a company’s board purely to satisfy the legal requirement that every Singapore company has at least one director ordinarily resident in Singapore (Section 145 of the Companies Act). They are a non-executive, “compliance only” director — the foreign owners keep full operational and financial
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Quick Answer: For most Singapore SMEs in 2026, the strongest options are Xero (the all-rounder, from S$39/month), QuickBooks Online (budget-friendly, from S$15.50/month), Financio (Singapore-native, flat S$20/month with unlimited users), Zoho Books (best if you already use Zoho, with a free tier for very small businesses) and ABSS (formerly MYOB, for desktop-style accounting). All five support
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Quick Answer: Yes, you can register a Singapore private limited company entirely from overseas. As a foreigner you cannot file directly with ACRA — you must appoint a licensed Registered Filing Agent (like Assembly Works) to incorporate on your behalf. You will also need at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore (usually
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When GST registration is compulsory in Singapore, the S$1m threshold, the 9% rate, voluntary registration, the InvoiceNow mandate, and how to register with IRAS in 2026.
Singapore vs Hong Kong for incorporation in 2026: corporate tax, GST, director and secretary rules, setup and ongoing compliance compared, with guidance on which to choose.
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A practical 2026 guide to choosing a company incorporation service in Singapore: DIY vs platform vs firm, what’s included, ACRA fees, timelines and red flags.
How to choose a corporate service provider in Singapore in 2026: what they do, what to look for, typical fees, and how the main types of firm compare.
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Your YA2026 Singapore corporate tax guide — the 30 Nov 2026 deadline, ECI rules, which Form C-S/C to file, the 17% rate, exemptions, and the YA2026 CIT Rebate.
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What you need to open a corporate bank account in Singapore — required documents, KYC and director-presence rules, deposits and fees, timelines, and common pitfalls.
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