What to do if your Singapore Employment Pass is rejected — the 3-month appeal window, who can appeal, why EPs get rejected, and how to strengthen your appeal.
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How Singapore’s COMPASS points system scores Employment Pass applications — the 40-point threshold, all six criteria, the qualifying salary, exemptions, and a worked example.
Quick answer: Singapore employers must make three mandatory payroll contributions: CPF (17% employer + 20% employee for citizens aged 55 and below, on wages up to S$8,000/month), SDL (0.25% of gross wages for all employees including foreign workers, capped at S$11.25/month), and FWL (monthly levy for S Pass and Work Permit holders only — S$650/month
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Quick answer: The most impactful grants for Singapore SMEs in 2026 are the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) at up to 70% funding, the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) at up to 70% for pre-approved IT and equipment solutions, and the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant at up to 70% for overseas expansion. All three are being
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Quick answer: Every Singapore-incorporated company must file an Annual Return (AR) with ACRA each year — even if the company is dormant. Non-listed companies must file within 7 months of their financial year-end. The filing fee is S$60, with late penalties of S$300 (up to 3 months late) or S$600 (more than 3 months late).
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Quick answer: A Private Limited Company (Pte Ltd) costs S$315 to register, gives you limited liability and a 17% corporate tax rate with startup exemptions — it is the most common choice for businesses that plan to grow. A Sole Proprietorship costs S$115, is the simplest to run, but exposes you to unlimited personal liability
Quick answer: The Employment Pass (EP) is for professionals earning at least S$5,600/month with no quota or levy. The S Pass is for mid-skilled workers earning at least S$3,300/month, subject to a company-level quota and monthly levy. The Work Permit is for semi-skilled workers in specific sectors, with the strictest quotas and source-country restrictions. The
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Quick answer: Every Singapore company must appoint a company secretary within 6 months of incorporation. The secretary must be a natural person who is ordinarily resident in Singapore, and cannot be the sole director of the company. Their role is to ensure the company complies with the Companies Act — filing annual returns, maintaining statutory
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Quick answer: The government fees to incorporate a Singapore company are S$315 (S$15 name application + S$300 registration). But the real first-year cost is higher once you factor in mandatory requirements like a corporate secretary, registered address, and accounting. Most local founders should budget S$1,500–S$2,500 for the first year. Foreign founders using a nominee director
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Here are the ten most common mistakes, with the specific consequences of each.
This guide covers the ten most common mistakes we see from new business owners in Singapore, from choosing the wrong str
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