January 2026

Welcome to SingaFrog's January 2026 archive, your indispensable resource for Westerners aiming to thrive within Singapore's sophisticated financial ecosystem. This month, we spotlight why Singapore truly earns its reputation as the 'Switzerland of Asia' for private wealth, offering expert guidance on critical areas such as Opening a Priority Bank Account for HNWIs and securing Singapore Tax Residency as the ultimate strategic move for global entrepreneurs. Explore the intricacies of Variable Capital Companies (VCC) as an elite investment structure, alongside the premier Offshore Banking Services available for non-residents. Our comprehensive articles also cover essential Estate Planning strategies to protect your global assets using robust Singaporean trusts, demystifying Singapore Personal Income Tax for high-earning expats, and leveraging potent Corporate Tax Incentives that can reduce your company's tax rate to as low as 0% to 8.5%. Gain insight into navigating Capital Gains Tax (or the lack thereof) and discover leading Wealth Management 2.0 solutions like DBS Treasures and Citi Gold, ensuring every aspect of your high-net-worth living in the Lion City is optimized.