GUIDES
Playbooks for founders in Asia
Plain-language guides on incorporation, GST, CPF, payroll, and annual compliance — written for founders building companies in Singapore and India, not accountants.
Incorporation
How to Incorporate in Singapore: The Complete Founder Guide
Step-by-step guide to incorporating a private limited company in Singapore via ACRA — covering share structure, directors, costs, and post-incorporation steps.
Incorporation
How to Incorporate a Private Limited Company in India
Everything you need to know about registering a Pvt Ltd company in India — SPICe+ form, DIN, DSC, PAN/TAN, ROC filing, and costs.
Compliance
Singapore GST for Founders: Registration, Filing, and Compliance
A practical guide to GST in Singapore — when to register, how to file GST F5 returns quarterly, input vs output tax, and what to do when you cross the S$1M threshold.
Compliance
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B Filing Guide for Indian Startups
Understand the difference between GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, filing deadlines, ITC claims, reverse charge, and how to stay penalty-free.
Payroll
CPF Obligations for Singapore Employers: A Practical Guide
CPF contribution rates, submission deadlines, OA/SA/MA account splits, SDL levy, and IR8A filing — everything employers must know.
Payroll
PF and ESI Setup for Indian Companies: What Employers Must Know
A complete guide to Provident Fund and ESI registration, contribution rates, ECR filing, TDS on salary, and what happens when you cross the thresholds.
Guides
Singapore vs India: Where Should You Incorporate Your Startup?
A side-by-side comparison of incorporating in Singapore versus India — covering cost, timeline, tax rates, banking ease, and when to use a holdco-subsidiary structure.
Compliance
Annual Compliance Checklist for Singapore Companies
A month-by-month compliance calendar for Singapore companies — AGM, annual returns, GST F5, CPF, income tax Form C-S, and XBRL filing deadlines.
Payroll
When and How to Set Up Payroll for Your Startup
A founder-friendly guide to setting up payroll — from your first hire to employment contracts, payslips, CPF/TDS withholding, and contractor vs employee decisions.
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