Singapore Business Set up Procedures
Singapore is a well established jurisdiction with simple business procedures and attractive incentives for Singapore business set up. In fact, every aspect of Singapore business set up, from company incorporation to Singapore business etiquette, as well as corporate banking and even migration to Singapore, is hassle-free. Healy Consultants provides a comprehensive Singapore business set up service to international clients, important aspects of which are:
1. The first procedure with Singapore business set up is our client settles Healy Consultants' professional fees and signs our engagement letter.
2. Healy Consultants then provides our client with a detailed Singapore business set up project roadmap, which helps minimise unwanted surprises.
3. Healy Consultants proceeds with Singapore business set up, legally incorporating the company with the corporate structure as agreed with our client.
4. Following Singapore business set up, Healy Consultants opens a corporate bank account for our client.
5. To support Singapore business set up, Healy Consultants provides our client with a local business address details for invoicing purposes for company, together with telephone, fax and email support.
6. Healy Consultants assists our client with website building, search engine advertising, as well as stationery and logo design to support Singapore business set up. For more information on this Singapore business set up service, refer to this webpage.
7. Healy Consultants assists our client to obtain corporate finance, trade finance and to open merchant accounts.
8. Healy Consultants assists our client to locate business premises and recruit local staff in Singapore to support Singapore business set up. For more information on this Singapore business set up service, refer to this webpage.
9. Following Singapore business set up, Healy Consultants e-mails an engagement feedback survey to our client.
10. Following Singapore business set up, many of our clients choose migration to Singapore as a next step. Healy Consultants offers a complete relocation service for expatriates and their families moving to Singapore. migration to Singapore may include:
- Visas - Healy Consultants has helped clients of all nationalities and backgrounds with migration to Singapore, helping them obtain visas to live and work in Singapore. To date, we have never had a client visa application rejected. Visas for migration to Singapore include:
i) Singapore EntrePass - ideal for company directors, shareholders and investors planning migration to Singapore;
ii) Employment visas for company employees planning migration to Singapore;
iii) Dependants' Passes for clients' family members; and
iv) Permanent Residence visas for clients and their families. - Familiarisation Programmes - successful migration to Singapore is aided by tailored programmes for families, single executives, and couples with no dependants. The programme includes visits to Singapore schools, social clubs, shopping areas, banks and health facilities. Detailed information on topics such as transportation, legal issues, employment recreation and entertainment will be supplied by the consultant during the programme making your migration to Singapore informative and stress-free.
- Home Finding - one of the main factors concerning migration to Singapore is where to live. Healy Consultants guides you through viewing, lease signing, mortgages, utilities connection and termination of lease. The home finding process can be stressful, but our home finding service will reduce your anxieties during your migration to Singapore.
- Cross Cultural Training - migration to Singapore can be enhanced through these customised programmes providing expatriate employees and their families with the core skills and knowledge to successfully complete migration to Singapore.
- Global Executive Module - clients who choose migration to Singapore are given specific training on business protocol and etiquette.
- Expatriate Family Module - clients and their families choosing migration to Singapore receive practical strategies to identify and minimise the impacts of culture shock.
11. Migration to Singapore involves experiencing a new culture which requires understanding and adaptation. Though Singapore is a highly advanced country with many outwardly western traits, there are important aspects of Singapore business etiquette you should be aware. Aspects of Singapore business etiquette which make Singapore business set up rewarding include:
- With Singapore business etiquette, the group or department is considered more important than any individual;
- With Singapore business etiquette, always speak in a gentle, calm manner. Questioning authority is a cultural taboo and should be avoided for correct Singapore business etiquette;
- With Singapore business etiquette, networking is important, but successful networking is only normally achieved as a result of longstanding personal relationships or beneficial introductions;
- When doing business in Singapore, it is helpful to establish a local partner or representative who can look after your interests;
- With Singapore business etiquette it is important to let a senior member lead a meeting;
- With Singapore business etiquette business is normally addressed immediately at meetings;
- Correct Singapore business etiquette for meeting Singapore businesspeople for the first time requires the exchange of business cards;
- Punctuality is an important factor in Singapore business etiquette;
- Handshakes are the most common greeting in Singapore business etiquette;
- Patience is an important part of Singapore business etiquette, as it indicates that you (or your organisation) are preparing for the long-term, and not just for short-term goals;
Contact Us
For more information on any of our Singapore business set up services or Singapore business etiquette, email 
or telephone us at (+65) 6735 0120.
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