Singapore Company Law Changes from October 2026
Singapore company law changes taking effect on 20 October 2026 introduce new annual return confirmations and a CEO role declaration, greater flexibility for registered office hours, and updated striking-off and restoration procedures. The reforms also remove certain public company requirements and change registration renewals and insurance obligations for accountants. Alitium explains the changes and practical checks to help businesses prepare their records and meet ACRA compliance requirements.
Setting Up a Singapore Company in 2026: Commercial Substance Matters
Establishing a Singapore company is only the starting point. Businesses must ensure that commercial substance aligns with their activities, structure and intended tax position. This article examines Singapore tax residency, treaty access, foreign asset disposal gains, related-party transactions, governance and the functions actually performed in Singapore. It also explains why substance should be proportionate to the business model and reviewed as operations evolve.
Singapore Asset Management 2026: Three New MAS Measures Businesses Need to Know
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced three measures to reinforce Singapore’s position as a leading asset management hub. The initiatives include a proposed tax exemption for qualifying profit-related returns, a fund management service supporting Asian fund managers seeking to expand, and enhanced overseas networks and expertise through new talent and residency pathways. This article explains the measures and their potential implications for fund managers and investors.
Establishing Your Business in Singapore 2026: A Practical Guide for Foreign Investors
Alitium’s 2026 guide provides foreign investors with a practical overview of establishing and operating a business in Singapore. It examines available business structures, company incorporation, governance, taxation, KYC and AML requirements, corporate banking, employment passes and ongoing compliance. The guide also explains how careful planning can help investors establish an effective Singapore base for regional and international growth.
Hiring Foreign Talent in 2026 for Singapore & Malaysia
Singapore and Malaysia have both introduced significant changes to their foreign employment frameworks in 2026. This article compares Employment Pass requirements, salary thresholds, quotas, dependants, workforce localisation and compliance obligations across both jurisdictions. It provides practical guidance for businesses planning regional expansion, helping employers align recruitment, workforce planning and corporate structuring with the latest immigration and employment regulations.
Singapore Single Family Office Framework 2026 | MAS Class Exemption & Compliance Guide
Singapore’s revised Single Family Office (SFO) framework, effective 15 June 2026, introduces a new class exemption that removes the need for individual MAS licensing exemption applications for qualifying family offices. This article explains the eligibility criteria, notification deadlines, annual reporting requirements, banking obligations and practical considerations for existing and new SFOs, helping families establish and operate compliant structures in Singapore.
Singapore Compliance Calendar 2026/2027 | Key Corporate Deadlines
A clear, practical guide to Singapore’s 2026/2027 compliance requirements, covering key deadlines for corporate filings, tax submissions, GST, CPF, and worker levies. Designed to support structured, year-round regulatory planning.
Alitium marks second anniversary with expanded regional advisory capabilities across Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City, 10 July 2026 – Alitium today celebrates its second anniversary, marking two years of growth from a single Ho Chi Minh City office to a four-office regional firm across Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia.
Since its establishment in 2024, the firm has grown alongside increasing cross-border investment activity throughout Southeast Asia, reflecting rising demand for integrated advisory support spanning multiple jurisdictions. Alitium advises multinational corporations, private investors and high-growth businesses investing and operating in Vietnam and the wider region.
Geopolitical Resilience and Structural Advantage: Why Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia Stand Out for Global Investors
Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and shifting global supply chains, Southeast Asia is increasingly attracting international capital. This article examines how Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia each play a distinct role in the regional investment ecosystem, from manufacturing scale to financial structuring and fiscal competitiveness, and why investors are increasingly structuring operations across these three markets.
Singapore Family Offices
Singapore has become the leading Asia-Pacific hub for Single-Family Offices, supported by robust regulation, political stability and attractive tax incentives under Sections 13O and 13U of the Income Tax Act.
This article provides a practical overview of how Single-Family Offices are structured and regulated in Singapore, the qualifying criteria for tax exemptions, and the compliance obligations families should expect. It also examines recent and proposed MAS developments, including changes to class exemption frameworks, ownership structures, and anti-money laundering requirements, offering guidance for ultra-high-net-worth families considering Singapore as their long-term wealth management base.