Guides for Singapore business owners
Plain-English answers to the licence, permit, grant and compliance questions Singapore SMEs actually ask — with links to the official portals to apply.
- Starting a business
How to Start a Tuition or Enrichment Centre in Singapore (2026)
Opening a tuition or enrichment centre? The key question is whether you must register with MOE as a private school. Here's the 10-person rule, the premises and fire-safety hurdles, and the steps — in plain English.
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Pte Ltd vs Sole Proprietor vs LLP: Which Should You Choose? (2026)
The first big decision when starting a Singapore business. Compare Private Limited, Sole Proprietorship and LLP on liability, tax, cost and credibility — and see which fits your situation, in plain English.
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ACRA Annual Return Explained: Deadlines, Penalties & How to File (2026)
Every Singapore company must file an Annual Return with ACRA — even dormant ones. Here's what it is (it's not your tax return), the 7-month deadline, the S$60 fee, and the penalties for filing late.
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How to Start an F&B Business in Singapore: Licences, Grants & Steps (2026)
Opening a café, restaurant or food stall in Singapore? Here's the full path — business registration, the SFA Food Shop Licence, food-handler training, liquor and halal add-ons, GST, and grants — in plain English.
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GST Registration in Singapore: Do You Need To, and How? (2026)
The S$1M question, answered plainly: when GST registration is compulsory, when it's voluntary, the new InvoiceNow e-invoicing rule, how to register, and the penalty for registering late.
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What Is a Company Secretary — and Why Every Singapore Company Needs One
Every Singapore company must appoint a company secretary within 6 months. Here's what they do, who qualifies, the sole-director trap, and the penalty for not having one — in plain English.
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Every SME Grant in Singapore & Who Qualifies (2026)
The main Singapore government grants for SMEs — PSG, EDG, MRA, SFEC — what each covers, how much support you get, and the one eligibility rule that catches most businesses out.
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Setting Up a Business in Singapore as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)
Can a foreigner own a company in Singapore? Yes — 100%. Here's what you actually need: the resident-director rule, nominee directors vs the EntrePass, and how to register from overseas.
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How to Register a Company in Singapore: The Complete 2026 Guide
Registering a Pte Ltd in Singapore, step by step: the requirements, the ACRA fees, how long it takes, and what it costs to keep the company compliant each year — in plain English.
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Do I Need a Licence for a Home-Based Food Business in Singapore?
Selling home-baked or home-cooked food in Singapore? Here's when you need an SFA licence (usually you don't), the HDB/URA home-based business rules, and how to register — in plain English.
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