When incorporating your startup in Singapore, one of the key things you’ll need to work out is what sort of business structure you’ll be adopting: sole proprietorship, partnership, or company. Partnerships are businesses owned by two or more partners...
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Drafting a Will: Common Mistakes People Make and How to Avoid Them
Wills are a common necessity in Singapore. Whether you're starting a family or just want to plan for the future, writing a will is an important part of estate planning to make sure that what you've built is secure for those who come after you. It...
Understanding the Mental Capacity Act in Singapore
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) was passed in Singapore in 2008. Its main purpose is to allow individuals (called “donors”) to plan ahead and appoint someone (called “donees”) to make important decisions for them in the event they lose mental capacity....
Defamation Law In Singapore: When To Sue For Defamation?
When a widow was called a “rotten woman” and accused of misappropriating company funds by her sister-in-law, she sued for defamation and was awarded $40,000 in damages. But how did her sister-in-law’s remarks constitute defamation? How does the Court...
Retrenchment benefits in Singapore: What employees are entitled to
We’re very sorry to hear if you’ve recently been retrenched, or if you feel you’re at risk of being retrenched. The unfortunate fact is, retrenchment is a difficult but necessary process that companies go through to cut costs and stay afloat during...
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