Employment Pass renewal in Singapore: the 6-month runway checklist (2026)
When to file your Singapore EP renewal, how COMPASS re-scores it, the documents MOM needs, fees, timelines and appeals — plus planning for the 2027/2028 salary step-up.
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Employment Pass renewal in Singapore: the 6-month runway checklist (2026)
A free interactive tool, plus field notes from a working MOM agency: regulatory updates, how-tos and the small print that catches founders out.
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A self-serve check built on MOM’s Aug 2025 benchmarks — get an instant read before you talk to us.
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COMPASS Pre-Score Calculator
Score an Employment Pass candidate across every COMPASS criterion — salary by sector and age, qualifications, diversity and local-hiring support, plus bonus points — for an instant pre-score against MOM’s 40-point pass mark.
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Opening a corporate bank account in Singapore: DBS, OCBC and UOB compared (2026)
Compare DBS, OCBC and UOB business accounts in 2026: fees, minimum balances, documents, KYC and timelines, plus digital alternatives like Aspire and Wise.
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Singapore corporate tax in 2026: the 17% rate, exemptions, and every filing deadline
Singapore’s corporate tax is a flat 17% before exemptions. See the SUTE and partial exemption bands, the YA 2026 50% CIT rebate and S$2,000 grant, ECI rules and the 30 Nov Form C-S/C deadline.
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Choosing a corporate service provider: why the CSP Act 2024 registration matters
Singapore’s Corporate Service Providers Act 2024 commenced 9 June 2025, replacing registered filing agents with registered CSPs to tighten AML controls. Here is why it matters and how to verify your provider on ACRA’s Bizfile.
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Pte Ltd vs LLP vs Sole Proprietorship: which Singapore business structure should you choose?
Pte Ltd, LLP or sole proprietorship in Singapore? Compare liability, tax, compliance, cost and credibility with current ACRA and IRAS figures to choose right.
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Nominee director in Singapore: what they do, when you need one, and what it costs
A nominee director satisfies Companies Act s.145’s resident-director rule. What they do, when foreign founders need one, the CSP Act 2024 rules, duties, deposits, and cost from S$1,500/year.
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Does my Singapore company need an audit? The “small company” exemption explained (with ACRA’s 2026 review)
Does your Singapore company need an audit? The small company exemption: 2-of-3 criteria (S$10m revenue, S$10m assets, 50 staff), small group and dormant rules, who still needs an audit, plus ACRA’s 2026 review status.
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ACRA Annual Return: what it contains, when it’s due, and what it costs in 2026
A 2026 guide for Singapore Pte Ltd directors: the 6-month AGM and 7-month annual return deadlines after FYE, the S$60 BizFile filing fee, what the AR contains, and the flat S$300/S$600 late penalty.
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GST InvoiceNow: Singapore’s e-invoicing mandate timeline every business needs (2025–2031)
Singapore’s GST InvoiceNow e-invoicing mandate extends to all GST-registered businesses by 1 April 2031. See the full phased timeline, turnover bands, who acts when, and how to get Peppol-ready.
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GST registration in Singapore: the S$1 million threshold, compulsory vs voluntary, and how to register
When is GST registration compulsory in Singapore? The S$1m threshold, the 9% rate, retrospective and prospective tests, voluntary registration conditions, how to register with IRAS, and the InvoiceNow requirement.