AI Is Not Replacing Accountants, It Is Redefining the Profession The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread concern across industries, and the accounting profession is no exception. As automation technologies become more advanced, many fear...
Scalling Without Borders, How EOR Services Works Gap Between Ambition and Compliance Building a successful business in the international arena often feels like a dream realized, yet the operational reality can quickly shift into a dizzying labyrinth of bureaucracy....
Southeast Asia Faces U.S. Tariff Shocks: Singapore and Indonesia Respond The reintroduction of U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump in 2025 has shaken key Southeast Asian economies, with Singapore and Indonesia taking different—but urgent—steps to manage the...
2025 Outlook with ForBis: Essential Corporate Support for Your Business in Singapore As Singapore enters the new year, businesses of all sizes face both exciting opportunities and new challenges. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, the upcoming...
Preparing for Pillar Two: Navigating Singapore’s New Global Tax Rules with Expert Support from ForBis Singapore is moving forward with the implementation of Pillar Two top-up taxes, starting in financial years from January 1, 2025. This move aligns with global tax...
Indonesia Cuts 2025 GDP Growth Forecast, Maintains Budget Gap Strategy Indonesia’s Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati announced in parliament on Monday that the country has revised its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 5.1% to 5.5%, down from the previous estimate...
Singapore Implements Stricter Penalties for Corporate Service Providers Violating Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Singapore passed a new law on Tuesday, Jul 2, significantly increasing penalties for corporate service providers that breach anti-money laundering...
Family Offices: ESG-Investing Awareness & Reporting In recent years, the topic of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues in Singapore have shifted to something that was once niche to a trend that can be seen across modern investment portfolios. The...
To be a Sole Proprietor or Incorporate a Private Limited Company in Singapore: Which is the best option? Starting a business can be an intimidating process. You need to come up with a business strategy, solicit customers and manage short- and long-term finances. Plus,...
Why Should You Incorporate a Company in Singapore? Singapore is world-renowned as a leading hub for economic activities. It is often regarded as a gateway for businesses that want to prime themselves for further expansion into other ASEAN cities. Its politically...
