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  • 7 min readLast Updated: November 18, 2024

    The financial services industry has shifted and repositioned itself over the last few years. Spurred by the pandemic, the industry has seen a rise in digitalization efforts to maintain the relationships between the company, employees, and customers. To operate in the financial services industry in Singapore, a company must [...]

  • 8 min readLast Updated: November 6, 2024

    As Singapore continues to establish itself as a global business hub, many enterprises are exploring opportunities for international expansion. This journey, while promising, is fraught with complexities that businesses must navigate. By leveraging strategies such as the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) program, companies can streamline their efforts to expand [...]

  • Market Readiness Assistance FAQ Series: Overseas Market Set-Up
    7 min readLast Updated: November 18, 2024

    Top FAQs on Overseas Market Set-Up of the MRA grant: Can I claim trademark applications for multiple jurisdictions? Are accounting fees covered? Are joint-ventures supported? Are my licenses supported?

  • Market Readiness Assistance FAQ Series: MRA Grant Claim
    7 min readLast Updated: November 18, 2024

    All you need to know about MRA grant claims: When can I start my claims? Will my claims be rejected? Will I pay for my own audit? What happens if I miss the deadline? What documents must I provide?

  • Types of Businesses In Japan
    12 min readLast Updated: February 24, 2025

    How foreigners can register companies in Japan through subsidiaries (Kabushiki-Kaisha & Godo-Kaisha), representative offices, branch offices, and partnerships in Japan.

  • Market Readiness Assistance FAQ Series: Overseas Marketing Promotion
    9 min readLast Updated: November 18, 2024

    Diving deep into Overseas Market Promotion portion of the MRA grant: How much booth space can I claim? How do I claim marketing expenses in multiple countries? What deliverables do I need to show?

  • Market Readiness Assistance FAQ Series: Application Process for the Grant
    12 min readLast Updated: November 18, 2024

    Answering all questions on MRA Grant Application: Can a company simultaneously apply in multiple new target markets? Is the MRA grant difficult to apply? Can Singapore PRs apply for the MRA grant?

  • Navigating the Singapore Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant: A Comprehensive Guide
    8 min readLast Updated: July 18, 2024

    Singapore Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant assists SME businesses in entering new overseas markets by defraying the costs related to overseas market promotion, business development and set-up.

  • Market Readiness Assistance FAQ Series: Overseas Business Development
    10 min readLast Updated: November 18, 2024

    Understanding the Overseas Business Development portion of the MRA grant: Can I claim the salary of the director or shareholder? Rental for my shop or warehouse? Must my staff be based overseas?