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Consumer Right to Cancel Contracts under CPFTA

Published on October 18, 2023
in Contracts

The Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPTFA) is a law that aims to enhance consumer rights and consumer protection in Singapore. Among the more specific…

Self-Employment Matters in Singapore

Published on May 29, 2020
in Corporate

You are considered a self-employed person in Singapore if you are a citizen or a permanent resident of the country and derive your income through…

Unfair Practices Under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA)

Published on May 14, 2020
in Contracts

Unfair business practices in Singapore encompass fraud, misrepresentation, taking advantage of customers, offering unsolicited goods and services, and some other practices. Unfair practices under Singapore…

Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) in Singapore

Published on May 11, 2020
in Contracts

A non-disclosure agreement is a contract between two parties that governs how certain information concerning these parties should be handled. Usually, such an agreement will…

Validity of Electronic Contracts in Singapore

Published on April 14, 2020
in Contracts

Electronic contracts are agreements formed and signed online. Electronic communication offers a number of benefits to the contracting parties and various ways of signing contracts…

Licensing and Assigning Intellectual Property Rights in Singapore

Published on April 6, 2020
in Intellectual Property

There are different forms of intellectual property that are recognized worldwide. We have trademarks for brands, patents for inventions, the copyright for works of art…

Vesting and Employee Stock Option Plans in Singapore

Published on April 2, 2020
in Contracts, Corporate

In terms of investment, start-ups and corporate law, the term “vesting” in general refers to the right of employees to acquire company shares of their…

Expatriates (Expats) in Singapore

Published on March 17, 2020
in Employment

Singapore has been declared the best country for expatriates based on a survey conducted by HSBC among expats worldwide. We shall not discuss the reasons…

Corporate Tax in Singapore

Published on February 27, 2020
in Cross-border

If you are a foreigner planning to expand your business in Singapore a good assumption for one of the reasons that may have motivated such…

GST for Digital B2C Services from Overseas Vendors

Published on February 26, 2020
in Cross-border

Since 2020 services procured in Singapore from foreign suppliers were not subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST) which created an unfair advantage for foreign…

Operating a Foreign Company in Singapore

Published on February 25, 2020
in Corporate

In recent years Singapore has developed as a strong point of attraction for many foreign businesses. A lot of companies have decided to expand their…

Prospectus Contents for ICO in Singapore

Published on February 24, 2020
in FinTech

In one of our previous articles, we discussed the application of the Singapore Payment Service Act (PSA) and Securities and Futures Act (SFA) to digital…

The New Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) in Singapore

Published on February 21, 2020
in FinTech

On 15 January 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) launched a new regulatory framework that governs…

Disclosure of Information under the Payment Services Act (PSA)

Published on February 17, 2020
in FinTech

At the end of 2019 before the PSA came into force the Monetary Authority of Singapore issued an important notice on disclosures that need to…

Regulations for controllers and directors of payment service providers in Singapore

Published on February 11, 2020
in FinTech

In January 2020 the Singapore Payment Service Act (PSA) came into force. The main goal of the act is to create a contemporary regulatory framework…

Singapore law and cross-border contracts

Published on February 7, 2020
in Contracts, Cross-border

In recent years cross-border agreements between Singapore and foreign companies have become more frequent. This applies especially to the relations between local companies and companies…

Patenting in Singapore

Published on February 4, 2020
in Intellectual Property, Patents

A patent is a tool that protects inventions (products and processes) as objects of intellectual property. It grants the owner of the patent the exclusive…

Licensing under the Singapore Payment Service Act (PSA)

Published on February 4, 2020
in FinTech

In 2019, the Parliament of Singapore passed a new Payment Services Act (the “PS Act”) that aims to create a contemporary regulatory framework for payment…

How to protect your intellectual property

Published on September 10, 2019
in Intellectual Property

Good ideas are a rarity, much less ideas that can be commercialised to generate profit. As such the importance of protecting such ideas (and more)…

Types of Fundraising Options & IPO

Published on September 10, 2019
in Corporate

One of the key factors that ensure proper growth of a business is the availability of funds. For a business to grow and expand, funds…

How to Resolve Shareholder Disputes

Published on September 10, 2019
in Corporate

The occurrences of shareholder or boardroom disagreements are common in many companies and organisations. Even when organisations are formed by close family members or friends,…

3 Reasons Why a New Business Needs a Joint Venture Agreement

Published on September 10, 2019
in Corporate

A joint venture is a commercial arrangement between two or more parties who intend to enter into a collaborative business arrangement. As such, each person…

Common Legal Issues Faced by SMEs

Published on September 10, 2019
in Corporate

Owning a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) in Singapore can be a very rewarding experience. Singapore is known to be one of the best business…

Common trusts in Singapore and their pros and cons

Published on September 10, 2019
in Contracts

A trust is a legal arrangement where two parties hold property simultaneously. The ownership of the property is held by two parties such that a…

Singapore Divorce: Maintenance

Published on August 9, 2019
in Divorce

Maintenance In the event of a divorce, one of the most important matters that has to be resolved is maintenance. Today, changes in the Singapore…

Wills & Succession – Pre & Post Execution Matters

Published on August 9, 2019
in Family

A Guide on Drafting Wills Congratulations on deciding to draft a will. Planning for one’s death is not easy – it involves confronting one’s mortality…

Access to your Children in Singapore

Published on August 9, 2019
in Family

Once upon a time, your thought the storybook ending pictured you, was your smiling wife and your sweet child standing hand in hand. But your…

Questions to Ask Before a Divorce in Singapore

Published on August 9, 2019
in Divorce

Are you thinking of getting a divorce in Singapore? While deciding to split may be a crushing one, you must first come to realise that…

Uncontested Divorce in Singapore: Simplified Divorce Proceedings

Published on August 9, 2019
in Divorce

The cold hard truth is that not all marriages stand the test of time and sometimes happily ever after just has to end earlier than…

Enforcement of Court judgments and Orders in Singapore

Published on August 9, 2019
in Court

What is a Court Judgement and Order? A Judgment is usually made at the conclusion of a Court case. It determines the rights and obligations…

Issues to consider in a law suit

Published on August 9, 2019
in Court

It is crucial that a Plaintiff or Defendant understands what they are getting themselves into when they embark upon the litigation process. There is plenty of…

Guide to incorporating a Company in Singapore

Published on August 9, 2019
in Corporate

Why incorporate a company in Singapore? Singapore has a uniquely renowned business-favourable profile. With its international reputation and credence, stable political environment, pro-business government policies…

Singapore Business: Types of Corporate Entities

Published on August 9, 2019
in Corporate

Limited Liability Companies (LLC) A LLC is a company restricted by shares; whereby its liabilities are limited to the amount of share capital. Registered under…

Law Suits in Singapore: The Beginning

Published on August 9, 2019
in Court

A lawsuit in Singapore begins when the plaintiff – the person or entity (company) that brings the case to court based on a legal claim…

Rules for the Ruler: An Employer’s Duty of Care in Singapore

Published on August 9, 2019
in Employment

It is often acknowledged that employers, as managers of their employee’s livelihoods, should be held to a standard of care. As a result of their…

Online Vigilantism in Singapore

Published on August 9, 2019
in Online

It is no question that we now have access to more resources than ever. With easy access to the internet and increasingly advanced technology, the…

Entitlement to Overtime Pay

Published on August 9, 2019
in Employment

It is no secret that Singaporeans work long, gruelling hours compared to workers of other countries in the world. As you are pulling those long…

Incorporating a company in Singapore

Published on August 9, 2019
in Corporate

For many businesses, whether startups, entrepreneurs or multinationals, Singapore – with its international reputation and credibility, pro-business ethos, robust legal institutions, and educated, professional workforce…

Hiring And Firing – What You Need To Know About Employment Contracts

Published on August 9, 2019
in Employment

What Is An Employment Contract? An employment contract is an agreement between the two parties which govern their relationship and is enforceable by law. A…

Formation of a legally binding and enforceable contract

Published on August 9, 2019
in Contracts

A contract is a legally binding agreement created by an offer and an acceptance between two or more parties who exchange consideration to create a legal obligation…

Mutual Wills Explained

Published on July 10, 2019
in Family

This article aims to give an overview of mutual wills, including who they are most suitable for and a discussion on its pros and cons.…

5 Commonly Asked Questions on Wills

Published on July 10, 2019
in Family

The preparation of one’s Will is often a sensitive issue. Coupled with the many technicalities and pitfalls to be aware of, this process can often…

What is the difference between a Grant of Probate and a Grant of Letters of Administration?

Published on July 10, 2019
in Administrative

When a person passes away, that person’s estate does not automatically transfer to his or her intended beneficiaries. A legal document known as a Grant…

Recent Amendments To the Employment Act in Singapore

Published on July 5, 2019
in Employment

The Employment Act is Singapore’s main labour law. Following its last review in 2012, recent amendments have been introduced to ensure that labour laws stay…

Amendments to the Data Privacy Laws (Personal Data Protection Act 2012) in Singapore

Published on July 5, 2019
in Data Privacy

Businesses in Singapore should take note of the updated rules in personal data protection in Singapore in relation to the collection, use, disclosure and retention…

Singapore PDPA – Part 1

Published on July 3, 2019
in Data Privacy

In recent times data protection worldwide has become a trending topic for discussion and Singapore makes no difference. Data protection in the country is governed…

Winding up a company in Singapore

Published on July 3, 2019
in Administrative

Winding up of a company is a process where a company is been dissolved and its assets are seized and realized. The purpose of the…

Obtaining a Grant of Probate in Singapore

Published on July 3, 2019
in Administrative

When a Singapore citizen passes away, they are likely to have made a will. A will is a legal document that sets forth the wishes…

How to commence a divorce procedure in Singapore

Published on July 3, 2019
in Divorce

In order to file for a divorce in Singapore, you need to be married for at least 3 years and prove an irreversible breakdown in…

How Will the Data Protection Rules Evolve in The Near Future?

Published on July 3, 2019
in Data Privacy

The new European regulation has already had a huge effect on data protection in Europe and it is really making a difference. Currently the European…

Initiating a divorce in Singapore

Published on July 2, 2019
in Divorce

If you want to commence a divorce in Singapore you must prove an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. This is the only reason to break…

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