Business Setup and Founder Immigration Archives

How Singapore company establishment, genuine business operations and the appropriate work-pass route fit together for founders.

EntrePass 2026: A Founder’s Complete Walkthrough

The EntrePass is Singapore's work pass for foreign entrepreneurs who want to start and operate a business here. Unlike the Employment Pass — which requires an employer to sponsor the applicant — the EntrePass allows you to self-sponsor: you incorporate (or plan to incorporate) the Singapore company, you own the business, and you work as [...]

LBRD CS2026-07-30T05:19:36+08:00July 30th, 2026|Business Setup and Founder Immigration|

EntrePass Singapore 2026: A Founder’s Complete Walkthrough

Singapore's work pass system is built primarily around employment — you need a job offer before you can get an Employment Pass. The EntrePass breaks that mould entirely. Designed for serial entrepreneurs, high-calibre innovators and experienced investors, the Singapore EntrePass 2026 allows eligible foreign founders to start and operate their own business in Singapore without [...]

LBRD CS2026-07-23T05:21:07+08:00July 23rd, 2026|Business Setup and Founder Immigration|

EntrePass Singapore 2026: A Founder’s Complete Walkthrough

EntrePass is Singapore’s work pass for foreign entrepreneurs who want to found and operate a business in Singapore. It is the only MOM-issued pass that does not require an employer to sponsor you — you are the employer. Unlike the Employment Pass, which assesses salary and employer characteristics, EntrePass assesses your startup’s innovation credentials, funding [...]

LBRD CS2026-07-21T05:32:03+08:00July 21st, 2026|Business Setup and Founder Immigration|

EntrePass 2026: A Founder’s Complete Walkthrough — Eligibility, Application and Renewal

Singapore has a deserved reputation as one of Asia's most founder-friendly jurisdictions — rapid incorporation, a mature venture ecosystem, and a government that actively courts global tech talent and capital. The EntrePass, administered by the Ministry of Manpower in consultation with Enterprise Singapore, is the pass designed for the founder who wants to set up [...]

LBRD CS2026-07-17T05:26:00+08:00July 17th, 2026|Business Setup and Founder Immigration|

Singapore Founder Relocation: What You May Do Before Your Work Pass Is Issued

Foreign founders may incorporate a Singapore company before obtaining a work pass, but cannot begin working simply because the company exists. This guide sequences registration, permitted visits, EntrePass or EP approval, and lawful work.

Willie Tan2026-07-15T21:58:03+08:00July 15th, 2026|Business Setup and Founder Immigration|