Hi Guys,
I am here on an EP and one of my colleague and his friends want me to teach them Linux/UNIX system administration and they are going to pay me for this. My office has no objections to whatever is done outside of the office hours. So can I go ahead and teach them (or engage in this business) or I am not supposed to do anything else apart from what i do with my current company ? If I teach, do I need to do it in a personal basis or register a business.
Also, can my wife on a DP register (with ACRA) and run a business? she is
looking into opening up a restaurant.
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You cannot register a business because you are an EP. You need to do this all under the radar.
Your wife cannot register a business because she is a DP. She needs to apply for an Entrepass. If she is thinking about opening a franchise/other restaurant with a significant investment it should be straightforward... a mom and pop operation will not get approved.
Your wife cannot register a business because she is a DP. She needs to apply for an Entrepass. If she is thinking about opening a franchise/other restaurant with a significant investment it should be straightforward... a mom and pop operation will not get approved.
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I believe you can register a business if one is on a DP. But the problem is getting the letter of consent to work for one's own business...this is what I am struggling with right now. I registered a consulting business on DP status but my Letter of Consent was turned down. So technically, I could hire people to work for me but can't work myself!
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According to ACRA you should not have been able to register a business at all. You need and EP/Entrepass to do so. 'Business' in this context means a sole proprietorship.sngsingapore wrote:I believe you can register a business if one is on a DP. But the problem is getting the letter of consent to work for one's own business...this is what I am struggling with right now. I registered a consulting business on DP status but my Letter of Consent was turned down. So technically, I could hire people to work for me but can't work myself!
http://www.acra.gov.sg/Services/Busines ... siness.htm
Little wonder your Letter of Consent was turned down.
However, it would appear you could register a private limited company and serve as its sole director. Interesting... a possible route for many trailing spouses.
http://www.acra.gov.sg/Services/Company ... ditors.htm
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You have to have at least one local director and a secretary who are Singaporean, EP, or PR. The shareholders can be any nationality. A company like Rivkin accepts a fee to provide a nominee directory, secretarial services, and a registered address. Your friend cannot work here, collect a salary here, etc, and technically, cannot even direct the operations of the company. However, nominee directors usually furnish undated, pre-signed letters of resignation to protect you but these directors really are liable under Singapore law for the operation of the company.admin0 wrote:Hi,
One thing is strange to me. I have a friend who has a pte ltd here and has a bank a/c with citibank, but he is not in Singapore. It was done via .. He is able to do business here.
So how come a DP/EP here cannot while anyone else outside can ?
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