Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions on Go Global Gem. Anything else, reach us at +65 9876 0332 or info@goglobalgem.com. Our consultants will provide you the necessary guidance and advice.
Family Office Services
Why should I engage your consultancy firm to set up my family office?
We bring with us an established track record in the field, having helped more than 30 clients with their family office set up over the past 5 years.
How long does it take to fully set up a family office in Singapore?
The typical family office set up takes approximately 4-6 months. Applications with stronger merits often see a speedier process.
Why should I set up my family office in Singapore?
Singapore’s well developed financial infrastructure and low tax rates make it an attractive location to set up family offices, trusts and funds for wealth management purposes.
Government Incentives
What form of support is available for business innovation activities?
In line with the Singapore government’s push to become a knowledge-based economy, various incentives and grants for internationalisation-related businesses and activities are available. These include Overseas Marketing Presence and Market Entry grants with up to 80% support.
There are also Enterprise Development Grant, R&D Grant and IP Development Incentive available.
I am planning to set up a presence in Singapore. How should I get started?
Please reach us at +65 9876 0332 or info@goglobalgem.com. Our consultants will provide you the necessary guidance and advice.
HR Services
What are the latest hiring regulations in Singapore?
The hiring regulations in Singapore have an extensive scope, with variations for categories of workers and industries, amongst others. The regulations are also dynamic and do change as the country’s labour needs and policies evolve. Please reach us at +65 9876 0332 or info@goglobalgem.com. Our consultants will provide you the necessary guidance and advice based on your situation.
I am planning to work in Singapore, how can I apply for a work pass soon?
Work passes are issued by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Please reach us at +65 9876 0332 or info@goglobalgem.com. Our consultants will provide you the necessary guidance and advice based on your situation.
The processing time on my work pass applications are very long, what should I do?
Singapore’s public-service agencies are renowned for efficiency and an expeditious work process. An extended process typically means the presence of roadblocks in your application. You should seek professional assistance soonest. Please reach us at +65 9876 0332 or info@goglobalgem.com. Our consultants will provide you the necessary guidance and advice based on your situation.
Immigration Services
I am a work permit holder, am I eligible to apply for PR?
The PR application is comprehensive and often takes many months. The regulations are also dynamic and do change as the country’s needs and policies evolve. Please reach us at +65 9876 0332 or info@goglobalgem.com. Our consultants will provide you the necessary guidance and advice based on your situation.
How can I apply for a citizenship in Singapore?
Similar to PR applications, the citizenship application process will understandably be even more comprehensive and often takes far longer. Please reach us at +65 9876 0332 or info@goglobalgem.com. Our consultants will provide you the necessary guidance and advice based on your situation.
How can I look for a job in Singapore?
Singapore has a healthy labour market with generally low levels of unemployment. A wide range of job search avenues and tools are widely available. Specialised recruitment consultants like Go Global Gem will often be able to streamline the search process and provide better job matches for the candidates, resulting in a more fruitful outcome.
Singapore Business Services
What are the advantages of engaging a reliable and professional firm who can get your business set up quickly in Singapore?
Navigating through the myriad rules and regulations in a typical business set up process can be challenging. Engaging a firm with the necessary experience and expertise in this process can ultimately save you precious time, effort and money.
Why should I engage your consultancy firm in supporting my business needs in Singapore and the region?
We bring with us an established track record in the field, having helped more than 2,000 companies in their business set up and regional expansion needs over the past 20 years.
What can I expect when setting up my business in Singapore?
Singapore is widely-recognised one of the most business-friendly countries in the world. As long as the application conditions and criteria are met, the typical business set up process is fast, convenient and seamless.
Tax Advisory
What can I expect when letting your consultancy firm manage my taxes?
We bring with us an established track record in the field, having helped more than 30 clients with their family office set up over the past 5 years. In addition, many of our consultant hail from backgrounds with stints in the big 4 Accounting firms as well as the relevant authorities such as IRAS, which puts us in good stead to provide you the necessary advice.
How can I enter into business transactions and look for quick tax advice in order to make smart decisions that create lasting value?
Please reach us at +65 9876 0332 or info@goglobalgem.com. Our consultants will provide you the necessary guidance and advice.