Singapore Fund Insights
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.
Section 13O vs 13U in Singapore: picking the right tax exemption for your fund
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.
Setting up a family office fund structure in Singapore: what you actually need
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.
Investor classification and marketing compliance in Singapore: what fund managers need to know
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.
Singapore's tax incentive framework for funds: Section 13O, 13U, 13H, and 13R explained
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.
Fund manager licensing in Singapore: choosing between VCFM, A/I LFMC, and RFMC
MAS offers three licensing tiers for fund managers. Picking the wrong one costs you time, money, and flexibility. Here is how each actually works.
The Variable Capital Company: Singapore's purpose-built fund vehicle
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.
VC fund pricing in Singapore
S$6k
+ 0.75%
of fund size
Best for funds under 2M
S$34k
+ 0.2%
of fund size
Best for funds 2M - 26M
S$34k
+ 0.15%
of fund size
Best for funds over 26M