2019-04-18
2020-04-08
Strategic Planning Creating sustainable growth through in-depth understanding and managing your business better with FOZL. Entrepreneurs know their business best, but they face the challenge of how to create a sustainable business through corporate governance and internationalisation. FOZL aims to provides consultancy and training services to shareholders and/or senior company executives. This allows them to clarify their vision and growth plans so that they can refine their company’s vision, blueprints for business expansion and product development, and avoid potential pitfalls. This is important for businesses as it gives them a clear picture of the investments and resources required as well […]
2020-04-08
Market/Industry Research Helping companies to quickly understand Singapore’s business landscape and regulations to ensure the success of their investments When foreign companies invest in or expand their business into a new market, it is important that they have a holistic understanding of the business landscape and local regulations in terms of cost and benefits, risk, and potential. With sufficient and accurate information, business owners / management will have the confidence to make well-informed decisions for their investment and operations. FOZL Consultancy provides customised market feasibility studies based on each business’ unique requirements therefore helping business owners /management to reduce opportunity […]
2020-04-09
Corporate Structuring Supporting companies to pave the right foundation on establishing a suitable corporate structure to address their current and future needs. There are many factors that affect how a company should be structured that needs to be considered. FOZL takes these various factors into consideration and provides advisory and analytical services to business owners and company executives to define the objectives of the structure, understand what factors are critical and what are the possible solutions to address it. Allowing them to understand and decide what would be the suitable corporate structure that is appropriate for addressing current and future […]
2020-04-09
Introduction to Transfer Pricing Transfer pricing (TP) is an accounting practice used to determine the prices of inter-company pricing transactions or arrangements between related parties. These can include transfers of intellectual property, tangible goods, services, loans or other financing transactions. Companies should keep in mind that the definition of “related parties” may vary between jurisdictions depending on the specific regulations and contexts. Under the Singapore Income Tax Act (ITA) section 2(1)【1*】, “related party” is defined as when either party directly or indirectly controls the other, or they are under the common control of another party, whether directly or indirectly. The […]
2020-04-09
Buyer Advisory In 2019, M&A transactions in Singapore totalled $35.3 billion, a 125% increase from 2018. This is due to the fact that many assets were arranged to be held in Singapore, as the country is seen as a safe haven for capital. In addition, more than $36.3 billion of overseas funds were also deposited in Singapore. This creates an ecosystem of buyers and sellers where buyers are looking for assets with untapped capital growth potential while sellers are separately recycling cash by selling assets. In order to enable companies to smoothly target acquisitions, FOZL assists clients in a structured […]
2020-04-09
Seller Advisory Companies interested in seeking foreign investment or partnerships are welcome to share their requirements with FOZL. FOZL will handle the information in a way that ensures confidentiality and will assist the company in writing a trailer to share with potential investors or partners. Interested parties can schedule a meeting by emailing wf@fozl.sg. Below is the basic information that needs to be provided.
2020-04-09
Collaboration Many foreign companies are looking for local partners to expand their sales networks. Usually this is done in the form of regions, product licenses or alliances. In certain cases, partnerships cannot be strengthened due to cultural differences, language barriers or ignorance of local business models. At FOZL, we can assist our clients in finding the right partner to help them promote their products and services. Through introductions, discussions, and joint projects, we help to build strong relationships between foreign and local partners. Consultation/contact For information on the services offered, please email wf@fozl.sg to schedule a free consultation session.
2020-04-09
Incentive and License Advisory In today’s complex business and regulatory environment, companies need to understand and leverage on government policies to govern and enhance their businesses. FOZL assist clients in keeping abreast of the latest developments and policies in Singapore. This will allow them to be aware of vital information that may have an impact on their operations and investments. FOZL will aid clients in reviewing their business and future plans as well as apply for suitable subsidies and tax programmes from the relevant government agencies such as: Economic Development Board (EDB) Enterprise Singapore (ESG) Maritime Ports Authority (MPA) Monetary […]