Your Singapore business partner
Expanding to Singapore
doesn't have to mean
hiring five different firms.
From "should I even expand?" to a team that's running smoothly. We cover the whole journey, and we'll tell you what others won't.
Sound familiar?
Expanding to Singapore is doable.
It rarely feels that way.
Most companies run into the same three frustrations.
Too many vendors, nobody in charge
Most companies end up with four or five separate providers who each own one piece of the puzzle. Nobody has the full picture, and when something slips, it's not clear whose job it was.
The guidance exists. It just doesn't find you.
Grants you qualify for, rule changes that affect your application, the right moment to switch from EOR to entity. A lot of this information is out there. It just rarely reaches you at the right time.
More steps than you'd expect
Singapore is genuinely straightforward to do business in. The setup process has more moving parts than most people anticipate though, and a few of them, like corporate banking, take longer than advertised.
Singapore is genuinely one of the best places in the world to do business. The complexity is real too, but it's manageable with the right partner.
How it works
Four stages. One partner the whole way.
Structured around the journey companies actually go through.
Explore
"Should I expand to Singapore?"
- Feasibility advisory
- Grants guidance
- EOR vs. entity comparison
Hire
"I need people in Singapore."
- Employer of record (EOR)
- Global payroll
- Contractor management
Establish
"I'm committing to Singapore."
- Company incorporation
- Work permits and visas
- Corporate banking setup
Grow
"I'm scaling my operations."
- HR consulting
- Compliance advisory
- Ongoing filings and renewals
Why we exist
Built from firsthand experience.
Red Dot People was born from going through Singapore's business setup ourselves. We know where the process is straightforward, where it isn't, and where most companies lose time and money. That's the knowledge we bring to every engagement.
Why Singapore
The case for Singapore is real.
Not hype. Specific structural advantages that matter for growing companies.
Stability and transparency
Ranked #1 in Asia for ease of doing business. A clear regulatory framework, strong IP protection, and a corruption-free environment that international companies trust.
#1 in AsiaGateway to Southeast Asia
Access to the ASEAN market of 680+ million people. World-class infrastructure, a strategic timezone between Europe and the US, and excellent regional connectivity.
680M+ marketCompetitive tax environment
A corporate tax rate of 17% with extensive incentives, startup grants, and double taxation agreements with over 90 countries. But the real picture is more nuanced than headlines suggest — we'll help you understand it.
17% corporate taxExceptional talent pool
Highly educated, multilingual workforce. Singapore ranks among the top globally for workforce quality. But hiring here has its own complexity — from COMPASS scoring to CPF contributions.
Top 3 globallyGetting started
Getting started is straightforward
Three steps from first contact to a fully compliant Singapore operation.
Tell us about your situation
Where are you based? What are you trying to do in Singapore? Whether you're exploring, hiring, or scaling — we start by understanding your specific situation.
Get a personalized assessment
We'll map your situation to the right approach — EOR vs. entity, which permits you need, what grants you might qualify for, and what to watch out for.
We handle the complexity
From payroll and compliance to permits and entity setup, we coordinate everything with our trusted partners. You get one point of contact, not five different vendors.
Get started
Get your free Singapore readiness assessment.
Fill in a short form about your situation. We'll come back within one business day with a personalised assessment: what you actually need, what it costs, and what to do first.
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