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Single-family office

A single family office provides service specifically for the members of a single family, In contrast, a joint family office serves the members of multiple families.

Single-family offices are becoming increasingly important in wealth management. It is estimated that by the end of 2021, there were over 700 single-family affairs offices operating in Singapore, managing assets worth more than 31 billion Singapore dollars.

Why choose Singapore

1

Leading financial service center

Singapore is a necessary gateway for entering the markets in Southeast Asia.

2

Tax haven

Corporate tax (17%); Personal income tax (0% - 24%)

3

A place where wealthy people gather

Many high-net-worth individuals and their trustworthy advisors have settled down and are enjoying a peaceful life in Singapore.

4

Immigration planning

A single family office in Singapore can be utilized for immigration planning. It can serve as a guarantor for applying for an employment pass, and can also be used to assist high-net-worth family members in applying for Singaporean permanent residency under the Global Investor Programme (GIP) framework.

5

Regulation and tax exemption

The single-family office structure in Singapore can, during the process of providing fund management services, be exempted from some of the regulatory provisions in the Singapore financial securities law framework, and can also benefit from the tax-free plan for funds in Singapore.

6

family trust

Singapore is a highly praised jurisdiction for the establishment and management of trusts. The sole family office in Singapore and its affiliated funds are typically established as part of a family trust.

Service Scope A - Architecture Design Phase

Design of a single-family office architecture

We will design a commercially viable and tax-compliant single-family office structure from the perspectives of risk management, legal compliance (including license requirements), and tax efficiency for you.

Tax and Incentive Planning (e.g. Section 13O / 13U of Singapore Income Tax Act)

From a tax and compliance perspective, review the legal documents related to the established structure to ensure that the implemented framework conforms to the expected tax implications in the initial stage.

Legal Opinion on Fund Management Licensing Requirements

Consulting legal advice from top law firms demonstrates that the funds management company can be exempted from obtaining the "Capital Markets Service Licence" for managing funds in accordance with the "Securities and Futures Act".

Service Scope B - Implementation Phase

01

Tax Incentive Application

We will assist in applying for relevant tax incentives, including assisting in the arrangement and participation in the meetings of the Monetary Authority; preparing and reviewing the application documents and submitting them; Providing corresponding responses to the questions raised by the Monetary Authority regarding the application.

02

Application for exemption from the home-run CMS license

We will collaborate with top law firms to apply to the Monetary Authority under the Securities and Futures Act for a license exemption allowing the fund management company to manage the funds.

03

Provide a template for investment management agreement

We will provide a template of the investment management agreement for your reference and adoption.

04

Overseas Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) & Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Entity Classification

We will refer to the relevant FATCA and CRS regulations to prepare a brief memorandum outlining the respective entity classifications of FATCA and CRS.

05

FATCA & CRS New Account Registration

We will assist in facilitating the registration of FATCA and CRS accounts for each of the financial institutions identified in item 6 of our service scope during the implementation phase.

06

Company registry

We will coordinate with the enterprise service providers and, based on the existing standards, provide you with the company registration services.

07

Work Permit Application

We will coordinate with the company secretary and jointly apply for the work permit.

08

Provide a template for the employment contract

We will provide a template of the employment contract for your reference and adoption.

09

Open bank account

We will assist in opening local bank accounts for the relevant companies and individuals.

Extended Services

  1. Trust consultation and establishment, including business sustainability and marital breakdown protection planning
  2. Advice on asset migration
  3. Structure and establishment of Variable Capital Companies (VCC)
  4. Company registration and daily corporate secretarial services
  5. Virtual family office - accounting, bookkeeping, XBRL preparation, payroll services
  6. Annual statutory FATCA and CRS reporting services
  7. Corporate income tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance services
  8. Personal tax planning and compliance services
  9. Transfer pricing analysis and filing
  10. Provision of statutory and non-statutory audits
  11. Philanthropy consulting
  12. License application and regulatory compliance services
  13. Permanent residency planning and application (including Global Investor Programme)
  14. Office concierge services (e.g., bill payment, travel, real estate, education, drivers, domestic helpers, insurance)
  15. Financial and investment planning
  16. Recruitment and headhunting services
  17. Assistance in processing the consent letters of alternate directors

完善

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  • 我们可以帮助您从我们的东盟联系网络中找到关键的供应商,甚至帮助将外国供应商带入IM – BBK
  • 我们与其他东盟国家同行的紧密联系,使我们能够帮助企业找到 最适合探索的市场,并将它们与相关地方当局联系起来。