These folks can make it even easier to start a business in Singapore
Singapore is one of the best places in the world to do business. It is a rapidly growing country having a passport power rank of 2. If you are planning to launch a new business, there is probably no better place than Singapore.
Starting a new business is challenging, but Singapore has all the help to offer you. It is the second most favourable and easiest country in the world to do business. You get all the help and support from the people, government, businesses, and third parties.
The following five businesses will help you put your startup in Singapore on track in no time:
1. Asia Law Network
Perhaps the best advice that a startup needs is related to local laws, taxation, and all things legal. Asia Law Network offers legal help to businesses as well as individuals. Should you have any legal issues in the Singapore or need guidance, you will get it from Asia Law Network.
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You get affordable, instant, and expert advice on pretty much all types of legal issues. The best thing about Asia Law Network is its massive database of local lawyers that helps you find the legal professionals that you need. It has more than 3,500 lawyers registered with the network at this moment.
Asia Law Network has assisted Lien Foundation, Characterist LLC and several other Singapore-based businesses in finding the right lawyers.
Best for: Finding lawyers in Singapore, legal assistance, and taxation.
2. A1 Business PTE Ltd
A1 Business PTE Ltd is your one-stop business solution in the Singapore. It offers a whole lot of services catering new businesses, such as budgeting, training, accountancy, business registration, and more.
It is one of the best resources for new businesses that need help in starting their venture in Singapore. For instance, should you need help on business registration, A1 Business will not just guide you but these guys will help you in actually registering your startup.
Some of the local businesses that A1 Business has helped in getting off the ground include SG Incorp, RockWorth, and several others.
Best for: Business registration, budgeting, accountancy, and training.
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3. East Ventures
Need funds for your startup? East Ventures offers early stage funds to the startups in Singapore and several other countries. It has funded Singapore-based startups Kaodim and Shoppr, for instance.
East Ventures has invested in more than 150 businesses worldwide with a focus on Asian startups. If your startup idea is appealing and innovative, don’t hesitate to send a proposal to East Ventures.
Simply send them an email with the startup details, and they will get back to you with details.
Best for: Early stage startup funding.
4. ACP
A Singapore-based venture capital firm that is owned by investors and seasoned entrepreneurs, ACP offers funds, mentorship, and strategic help to startups in Singapore. It has partnered with six companies and is sure to help your business, if it has something great to offer.
ACP normally invests in early growth ventures and the investment ranges from US$200,000 to US$4 million. The best thing about ACP is that these guys go an extra mile to help the startups they fund.
Best for: Raising funds and getting strategic help and training.
5. Collision 8
Collision 8 is the perfect place for your startup where you can meet new minds. It is a coworking space located in downtown Singapore. As with coworking spaces in the country and around the region, membership goes beyond the work space. There are several benefits of being a part of Collision 8, which can help you raise funds, build your own team, socialise, meet new businesses, find partnership opportunities, and much more.
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It gives you access to resources and connections that will help you grow your startup quickly.
Best for: Co-working, socialising, networking, raising funds, and finding partnership opportunities.
Singapore is the face of Asia. Make your startup the face of Singapore.
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