Singapore Accounting News

While foreign entrepreneurs and other professionals can choose between an Employment Pass or an EntrePass to work or set up a business in Singapore, which is the most suitable for whom? Read our in-depth analysis to find out.

Singapore has attracted various organisations ranging from the Fortune 500 companies, small and medium enterprises, educational institutions to news bureaus to form their place in Singapore’s business landscape.

Our packages serve foreign individuals who are not currently residing in Singapore, foreign companies who wish to establish a presence here and locals who wish to start their own business.

We provide a express service for Singapore Company Incorporation. For client who needs to register their Singapore entity urgently, we provide an express incorporation service while you wait, in the comfort of our office.

This guide from a Singapore Company Incorporation Specialist will provide an overview of the recent amendments to the Singapore Companies Act.

This guide aims to shed light on some of the basic information on registering charities in Singapore.

This article serves an overview of the banking industry in Singapore as well as of its defacto central bank which is the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

This guide provides an overview of Singapore’s personal income tax rates, taxable income, capital gains tax and income tax returns filing.

This guide defines what is a Singapore tax resident and what is a non-resident. It highlights the fundamental differences between a tax resident and a non-resident.

This guide provides information about Singapore Non-Resident Tax and other relevant information and FAQs related to it.

This guide provides information about Singapore property tax and other relevant information related to it.

This guide provides the criteria that Singapore incorporated companies must meet to enjoy tax exemption from foreign source income.

This guide provides information about withholding tax in Singapore, the types of payment subject to withholding tax and other relevant information related to withholding tax.

Rikvin offers instant online assistance through Live Help to foreign companies who are interested in registering a Singapore branch office, representative office or a subsidiary.

Rikvin offers a live chat service or online assistance for Singapore residents or corporations that wish to incorporate a business or a company in Singapore.

Rikvin launches a new online instant assistance, or live chat, for foreign individuals who need help in their Singapore company formation.

Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing (BvDEP) and NERA Economic Consulting collaborates to hold a Transfer Pricing Seminar which will be held in Beijing and Shanghai on 5th and 7th August 2009 respectively.

This article presents an overview of the Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its requirements for registration in Singapore.

Singapore is one of the best connected countries in the world, with all the sea, air and telecommunications links needed for setting up and running a business. For example, high speed broadband network reaches 99 per cent of the population

Incorporating a Singapore business does not need to be a complicated process. Rikvin Group offers a one-stop solution for your Company’s registration needs, including processing your visas, whether it be an Employment Pass or an Entrepreneur Pass.

This guide aims to shed light on some of the basic information on registering charities in Singapore.

Singapore Incorporation Specialists Guide Foreigners on the various steps of Incorporating a Singapore Business

Opening of Singapore Corporate Bank Accounts for Local & Offshore Companies To save you time and to allow you to focus on more important aspects of your Company set-up, Rikvin can help set up your new Corporate Bank Account for your Singapore setup

Rikvin provides comprehensive immigration services to help foreigners and their your families relocate and settle in Singapore via Business migration route

Singapore offers an ideal location for global business professionals. Rikvin Singapore has design packages for Foreign Entrepreneurs "Singapore Company Registration Made Easy"

Singapore is fast becoming a business city of choice. With excellent business infrastructure, there has never been better time than now for entrepreneurs to migrate and set up their business in Singapore.

AFON is delighted and very proud to announce that it has won the coveted Most Distinguished SAP BusinessOne Partner Award 2008 for SAP.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi met on Tuesday to try and finalise names for berths in the next Cabinet expansion. The meeting was held at the PM’s residence and attended by Congress leader Ahmed Patel.

MgDelxis Group LLP has invited Mr. Mike Comer, an internationally recognized global expert in the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud, to lecture on the seemingly unending financial fiascos happening all over the world.

Afon is delighted to announce that it achieves top vendor in Asia for sage Accpac. This is its 5th consecutive award.

Singapore revealed its Budget Speech for the Financial Year 2009 which was delivered in Parliament on 22, Jan 2009. Its Key Budget Initiatives were to safeguard Jobs for Singaporeans, Stimulate Bank Lending and Enhancing Business Cash flow.

Rikvin offers Full-range of consultancy and assistance in all aspects of striking-off / Deregistration and liquidation of Companies from initiation to completion services

AFON Pte Ltd is delighted to announce that the company has been achieves SAP Business One Gold Partner status in September 2008.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is of concern to all of us, since we spend a substantial amount of our time indoors, be it at the office, our home or other commercial buildings and establishments.

From 1 January 2009, all entities such as businesses, companies and societies operating in Singapore will be able to interact with several government agencies using just one Unique Entity Number (UEN).

According to the Study Report of the 2007 Individual Action Plan Peer Review of Singapore, which was released in late August 2008, Singapore is a "star APEC performer” an

Following recommendations made last September by a committee tasked with developing the legal sector, headed by Justice V. K. Rajah, The Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill was passed in the parliament in late August. T

Singapore leads the global rankings on the overall regulatory ease of doing business for a third consecutive year. Company can be incorporated within One hour including bank account opening, says Singapore Company setup Specialists

Singapore has opened its fair and open tendering system to foreign company for bidding local project. The entry requirement to participate for bidding of local project, foreign entrepreneurs or company must be registered in Singapore .

The Institute of CPA Board of Singapore (ICPAS) did a study that revealed that nearly 73% of public accounting firms are now operating below their ideal capacity, while nearly 67 per cent of them said they are sourcing for audit staff from overseas.

As part of the government’s initiative to enhance the national security of the country, Singapore will issue a new Long Term Pass (LTP) card to all foreigners residing in Singapore.

Singapore heralded its entry into the clean energy race as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced a $170 million research fund for the industry.

Singapore in the last couple of months, in keeping with its tradition, has topped several recent international ranking by well recognized appraising bodies

“Singapore has been consistently scoring well when it comes to international ranking of factors crucial to the success of enterprises. Its efficiency, legislation and infrastructure give attractive incentives to investors and enterprises"

It was recently announced that the Economic Development Board will join hands with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in running the Contact Singapore - an 11-year-old programme with an objective of getting talented individuals to work in the Republic.

MPA Singapore was voted as the best port based on several parameters including aspects such as cost competitiveness, container shipping-friendly regime, adequacy of investment in port infrastructure, visionary developments

The masterplan aims to create 10,000 new jobs and value-added contribution of S$10 billion by 2015. The media industry currently employs 53,000 workers in 500 businesses and contributes S$4.9 billion in value-add.

The results of the joint survey revealed that many Japanese companies have setup their regional head quarters (RHQ) in Singapore to capitalize on its commercial and geographic advantages as a regional hub.

The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) today signed an MOU with BSEL Infrastructure Realty Ltd of India (BSEL) for several development projects in Iskandar Malaysia.

Chio Lim Stone Forests’ outsourcing services was voted a Top 10 HR Vendor in the 2007 ranking by Human Resources magazine. The firm bagged 3 awards.