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Where most Asia-focused managers end up. For good reason. If you're running money in Asia, Singapore is probably on your shortlist. The MAS licensing regime is clear, the VCC structure was purpose-built for funds, and the tax treaty network is extensive. Below you'll find articles on MAS licensing, VCC fund structures, Singapore fund tax incentives, and how the regulatory process works on the ground.
Operations
Setting up fund operations in Singapore involves more moving parts than most first-time managers expect. Here is what you need, what it costs, and the sequence that works.
Regulatory
MAS has been busy. From the RFMC phase-out to new VCC governance expectations and tighter AML rules, here is what Singapore fund managers need to act on now.
Tax
Both schemes exempt fund income from Singapore's 17% corporate tax. But they target different fund sizes, impose different substance requirements, and the January 2025 changes make the choice harder to get right.
Fund structuring
Singapore has over 1,400 single-family offices now. The tax incentives are real, but so are the substance requirements, staffing mandates, and ongoing compliance. Here is how the structure actually works.
Fundraising
Singapore's investor classification system determines who you can raise from and how you can market your fund. Get the details wrong and you trigger prospectus registration.
Tax
Singapore offers some of the most attractive fund tax incentives in Asia. The 2025 updates made them better for VC and PE managers, but the details matter.
Regulatory
MAS offers three licensing tiers for fund managers. Picking the wrong one costs you time, money, and flexibility. Here is how each actually works.
Fund structuring
The VCC is now the default structure for new fund launches in Singapore. Here is what it does, what it costs, and why it beats the alternatives for most emerging managers.
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