Free zones in Singapore, explained against the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA): which zones or special regimes exist, what they change
Choosing where to base a company in Singapore can mean the difference between a standard regime and a special economic zone with its own rules.
The GST rate rose to 9% in 2024, and statutory audit and legal work are reserved to licensed professionals. A company here is recorded in the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), and the guides below walk through which zones or special regimes exist, what they change about ownership, tax and customs, and the trade-offs against a standard setup for Singapore specifically.
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