Project

International Headquarters (IHQ) Program

The International Headquarters (IHQ) Program is designed to encourage companies to use Singapore as a base for their headquarters management activities, managing, supervising, and conducting their regional and global headquarters operations and business. This incentive is available to Singapore-incorporated companies that provide corporate support and headquarters-related services and business expertise on a regional and global scale. Income derived from headquarters activities may enjoy tax exemption or a concessionary tax rate of 5% or 10%. The tax relief period may range from 5 to 20 years, depending on the extent to which the applicant fulfills their commitments.

Facilitating Multi-currency Account Opening

Singapore companies can establish multi-currency accounts, ensuring barrier-free international trade.

Enhancing International Corporate Image

A sophisticated financial system, no foreign exchange controls, and access to global markets.

Corporate Tax Planning

Singapore's corporate income tax is capped at 17%, with new companies enjoying significant tax exemptions.

Family Immigration

Children and parents can apply directly for Dependant's Passes and Long-Term Visit Passes.

Overseas Residency Planning

Clients can immigrate to Singapore by converting an Employment Pass (EP) or EntrePass into Singapore Permanent Residency (PR).

Excellent Bilingual Education

Children holding a Dependant's Pass (DP) can attend Singapore schools and benefit from an excellent bilingual education.

Target Audience

This incentive is available to Singapore-incorporated companies that provide corporate support and headquarters-related services and business expertise on a regional and global scale. The applicant must be, or belong to, a group that is well-established in its respective business sector or industry and meets standard criteria in terms of equity, assets, employees, and business share. The company must be the center of the reporting structure for senior management of its primary activities, with clear management and control over its operations.

Establishing a Global Headquarters

Application Requirements

  • The applicant company must establish strategic functions in Singapore that contribute sufficiently to the Singapore economy, such as headquarters functions to manage and coordinate the business of branches in at least three countries.
  • The applicant must be, or belong to, a group that is well-established in its respective business sector or industry and meets standard criteria in terms of equity, assets, employees, and business share.
  • The company must be the center of the reporting structure for senior management of its primary activities, with clear management and control over its operations.
  • Management, professional, or technical support staff employed by the applicant company must have a Singapore background when operating the Singapore headquarters.

Esin's Advantages

Local Singapore Team

Familiar with local company registration, EP applications, accounting, taxation, and compliance requirements.

Compliant Application Strategy

Develops reasonable and executable application paths based on actual business operations.

One-Stop Implementation Services

Covers company formation, bank account opening, EP applications, and subsequent compliance maintenance.

Long-Term Compliance Support

Assists in completing bookkeeping, taxation, annual audits, payroll, and corporate compliance matters.

Cross-Border Service Experience

Long-term service to Chinese and overseas entrepreneurs, understanding the needs of cross-border setup and operations.

Multi-Resource Support

Integrates banking, taxation, legal, auditing, and business resources to improve landing efficiency.

Successfully obtaining Singapore

Keys to Permanent Residency

✔ The Singapore company continues to operate and create local jobs in Singapore.

✔ The company remains profitable with healthy financial statements.

✔ Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or higher and possess extensive corporate management experience.

✔ Esin Group tailors immigration solutions based on each client's unique circumstances; clients are required to actively cooperate in providing the necessary application materials.