First proposed in 2011 by the Hawker Centre Public Consultation Panel (HCPCP) (a committee tasked with providing new ideas on hawker centres – more below), Social Enterprise Hawker Centres (SEHCs) were intended to be an innovative solution for: Addressing problems of food affordability for consumers; nand Achieving certain social objectives…
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What’s in a Name? How to Start a Business with Nominee Shareholders and Directors
What is the Difference Between a Nominee Shareholder and a Nominee Director? A nominee shareholder is someone that “lends his name” to you to act as the registered owner of shares in a company. In truth however, he only holds the shares for your benefit. If you appoint a nominee…
Making a Will Online in Singapore: Why and How to Get Started Today
Traditionally, if you wanted to make a will you would need to visit a lawyer and instruct them on how your affairs should be settled after your death. The lawyer then drafts a will according to your instructions for you to sign. But did you know that wills can now…
Should British Expats Divorce in Singapore or England?
A court’s ability to deal with a divorce is called its “jurisdiction”. For British expatriates in Singapore, a divorce can typically proceed either in the Singapore or English jurisdiction. Choosing the appropriate jurisdiction for divorce is important. This is because the family courts in each country have developed different rules…
How to Leave Property to Your Children in Your Will in Singapore
Whether you own a cozy condominium, a humble 3-room HDB flat or a palatial detached bungalow, you would need to ensure that your property is distributed in a way that suits both you and your family’s best interests upon your passing. Before parents choose to leave property to their children…
4 Ways You Can Help Your Child Through a Divorce
Divorce is undoubtedly a painful and emotional process, sometimes culminating into a battle for maintenance, assets and custody. While the emotional struggles of the couple are often acknowledged, children often end up as the overlooked victims caught in their parents’ crossfire. If left unaddressed, it could lead to severe repercussions.…
4 Common Mistakes Companies Should Avoid When Filing Their Taxes
Amongst other responsibilities such as hosting AGMs and filing annual returns, an essential part of corporate compliance is the filing of taxes. This is not something that should be taken lightly, given that filing an incorrect tax return is an offence. Given the importance of filing taxes accurately, this article…
Garden Leave for Employees in Singapore: What Does It Mean?
What is Garden Leave? In Singapore, employees are sometimes placed on “garden leave” while serving their notice period. Garden leave is a period of time where the employer requests an employee not to report for work although the employee’s employment contract has not expired. Employers might wish to place their employees on…
Making Marriages Work: 5 Truths from Singapore Divorce Lawyers
Successful marriages seem to be an increasingly rare commodity in society these days, with statistics showing a growing number of marriages falling apart and high divorce rates. How can couples make their marriages work amidst juggling work commitments and other family responsibilities? We approached leading matrimonial and divorce lawyers practicing…
Changes to the Administration of Muslim Law Act
On 1 August 2017, the Singapore Parliament passed the Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Act (“the Amendment Act”). The amendments made to the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) bring several important changes to the laws governing Muslim marriage and divorce. These changes came into effect on 22 October 2018.…
