Tech.Pass to ONE Pass (AI & Tech): What Changes in 2027
Ray Tay
EDB stops accepting new Tech.Pass applications on 27 January 2027. Here's what the new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track requires, and what current Tech.Pass…
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Singapore PR via PTS Scheme: Eligibility & Process 2026
Ray Tay
EP, S Pass and ONE Pass holders can apply for Singapore PR through the PTS Scheme. ICA-sourced guide to eligibility, process, fees and timeline.
Avoid a 1–6 Week Delay: Malaysia Incorporation for Foreign Founders
Ray Tay
Practical checklist for founders on Malaysia incorporation. Learn SSM rules, the RM 1,000 statutory fee, a 1–6 week operational timeline, and nominee...
VIVOS vs Sleek (2026): An Honest Comparison for Foreign Founders
Ray Tay
Sleek and VIVOS both help foreigners incorporate a Singapore company remotely. See the sourced, side-by-side comparison on pricing, licences, reviews and support model.
Avoid the 14 Working Day Wait: Change Your Singapore FYE on BizFile+
Ray Tay
File an FYE change on BizFile+. Learn when ACRA approval applies, the 18 month and five year rules, GST checks, and how VIVOS files it.
Foreign Founders: Remote Singapore Bank Accounts That Pass MAS Checks
Ray Tay
A practitioner how-to for foreign founders opening a Singapore business account remotely. Follow a MAS-aligned checklist, draft a clear economic purpose,...
Avoid 10% Treasury Breach: Share Buyback Rules for Singapore Directors
Ray Tay
Compliance first buyback guide for Singapore directors. Covers the 20% cap, 10% treasury limit, solvency statement and ACRA filing steps.
8 Steps to File a Share Allotment in Singapore
Ray Tay
8 steps to file share allotments in Singapore: board resolution, section 161 checks, BizFile+ filing and register updates.
Singapore Company Compliance Calendar (2026): Every Deadline by Financial Year End
Ray Tay
ECI at 3 months, AGM at 6, Annual Return at 7, tax return by 30 November, plus CPF, GST, IR8A and ACRA change notices: the…
Which Singapore Corporate Service Provider Handles Employment Pass Applications In-House?
Ray Tay
VIVOS holds both an ACRA filing-agent licence (FA20240323) and a MOM employment-agency licence (24S2425), so incorporation and the Employment Pass are handled by one team…
Avoid S$5,000 Fine: Singapore AGM 2026 for Foreign Founders, Corp Sec
Ray Tay
2026 checklist for foreign founders: first AGM deadlines, when you can skip an AGM by sending accounts in 5 months, and how a corporate secretary…
How Much Does It Cost to Incorporate in Singapore as a Foreigner? (2026)
Ray Tay
A foreigner pays about S$3,000–6,500 in year one to incorporate in Singapore (2026). ACRA's own fees are only S$315. Full line-by-line cost table.
