What's in this guide
This SG60 Edition Guide celebrates Singapore’s 60th National Day with 60 must-know insights for business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs. Covering everything from incorporation, taxation, and visas to banking, compliance, and regional expansion, it’s your go-to handbook for confidently navigating Singapore’s business ecosystem.
In 60 Things to Know Before Starting a Business in Singapore, you'll discover:
- Validating Ideas & Market Fit: How to test demand, analyze competitors, and define your unique value proposition in Singapore’s competitive market.
- Company Setup Essentials: Key requirements for structures like Pte. Ltd., paid-up capital, local director rules, and incorporation processes.
- Finance & Taxation: Guidance on banking options, corporate tax rates, GST, startup exemptions, and compliance deadlines.
- Hiring & Employment: Visa types, quotas, CPF contributions, and updates to Singapore’s manpower frameworks.
- Operations & Growth: Sector-specific licensing, protecting IP, digital presence building, and government grants for innovation.
- Scaling Regionally: Why Singapore is the launchpad to ASEAN and how to plan early for cross-border expansion.
