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- ukdesigner
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Hi Rudy,
that's brilliant news. Funnily enough I've now arranged for a virtual office which I can use for a business address.
I'm glad they replied as it certainly gives me hope.
Let us know how you get on.
that's brilliant news. Funnily enough I've now arranged for a virtual office which I can use for a business address.
I'm glad they replied as it certainly gives me hope.
Let us know how you get on.
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Yes, if you are a Pte Ltd Company you are required by law to "appoint" a Company Secretary. This can usually be provided by your auditors at a nominal charge annually. With the tax rates here, it shouldn't be troubling at all I would think. The costs are minimal.
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Your secretary will be a valuable asset and is needed by law. You will need to file director's resolutions for almost any decision of consequence to your company (opening a bank account, applying for credit cards, authorizing a director's bonus), to filing with IRAS and ACRA.need-entrepass wrote:thanks. but we still need a secretary to fulfill the requirement right ? or no, i saw from some websites said so, and they offer a "virtual" secretary for you just a couple hundreds a month or year, i forgot.
thats a bit troubling. is this true?
Don't know what a virtual secretary is... most firms have a person (I use my CPA) to handle the forms. She fixes them up, I sign them. She is good.
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I'm just using a virtual office. It provides me with a corporate address in Singapore. I intend to be a sole trader initially until such point that the income generated would be advantageous for me to be limited, hence I don't need a secretary or anything like that. Also a virtual office gives me a local address for my visa application to be replied to in writing and faxing etc etc.
As I understand it (am this is only from what I've read on the websites) if you want to set-up a limited company you need to appoint a local manager / director initially to handle the initial formation of the company and a company secretary. After its been formed then you just swap the company director into your name.
Its done here in the UK but mainly for ready-made companies purely for speed.
I might be wrong but I would certainly check out the government websites as they give you all the info you require.
As I understand it (am this is only from what I've read on the websites) if you want to set-up a limited company you need to appoint a local manager / director initially to handle the initial formation of the company and a company secretary. After its been formed then you just swap the company director into your name.
Its done here in the UK but mainly for ready-made companies purely for speed.
I might be wrong but I would certainly check out the government websites as they give you all the info you require.
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Yes. to setup a business firm in Singapore, You require a Singaporean citizen as manager(at least).
If You would like to apply for PR :
http://app.ica.gov.sg/serv_pr/per_res/a ... #procedure
alternatively, You can check with them the requirement. They are the professionals in this.
If You would like to apply for PR :
http://app.ica.gov.sg/serv_pr/per_res/a ... #procedure
alternatively, You can check with them the requirement. They are the professionals in this.

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oh i thought i could be the manager as im holding working pass (entrepass) in this case. crap, i already submitted my biz plan as pte ltd, i should have applied for sole proprietor..
does anyone know where to hire local manager & secretary for cheap ? i saw . site but its still quite expensive.
thank you
rudy
does anyone know where to hire local manager & secretary for cheap ? i saw . site but its still quite expensive.
thank you
rudy
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oh nvm, i can be the local director i think. from this page :
http://www.asiabizsetup.com/singapore-c ... ation.aspx
so i just need a "secretary". can anyone recommend a company ?
thank you very much for your help
rudy
http://www.asiabizsetup.com/singapore-c ... ation.aspx
so i just need a "secretary". can anyone recommend a company ?
thank you very much for your help

rudy
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need-entrepass,
even though it's a commercial site, it's a good one. Looks like recent changes will circumvent the local director rule as it allows you to put the cart before the horse (unlike the past). Go for it.
Also, I'll take the pleasure of adding that link to my own links page.
Thank & Good Luck,
sms
even though it's a commercial site, it's a good one. Looks like recent changes will circumvent the local director rule as it allows you to put the cart before the horse (unlike the past). Go for it.
Also, I'll take the pleasure of adding that link to my own links page.
Thank & Good Luck,
sms
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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You do not need a 'Singapporean citizen' to set up a company. For a private limited, you need ONE director who is a citizen, a PR, or a holder of an EP.AdamC wrote:Yes. to setup a business firm in Singapore, You require a Singaporean citizen as manager(at least).
If You would like to apply for PR :
http://app.ica.gov.sg/serv_pr/per_res/a ... #procedure
alternatively, You can check with them the requirement. They are the professionals in this.
For people setting up a new business there are two ways to go about it.
a) Obtain your Entrepass, then go set up your company.
b) Set up a company using a nominee director. Lots of firms can supply this person, including my accounting firm. Your nominee director signs a letter of resignation upon appointment so that you have control.
For a sole proprietorship you will need to have obtained your Entrepass. You then qualify to register your business.
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Yet more variations on the theme...
My private limited company was set up with a Singaporean director, myself as a foreign director, sole shareholder and bank account signatory.
Asiabizsetup did all the necessary with no hassles, and my Entrepass application is in the great sausage machine waiting to be processed. Once that's done the local director can resign, but even with the local director I still have full control and can start trading.
My private limited company was set up with a Singaporean director, myself as a foreign director, sole shareholder and bank account signatory.
Asiabizsetup did all the necessary with no hassles, and my Entrepass application is in the great sausage machine waiting to be processed. Once that's done the local director can resign, but even with the local director I still have full control and can start trading.
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