January 2026

The articles from January 2026 on SingaFrog serve as an essential guide for Westerners keen to thrive in Singapore's dynamic financial and corporate landscape. This month, we deep-dived into securing priority bank accounts for HNWIs, mastering Singapore tax residency for global entrepreneurs, and exploring the sophisticated advantages of Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) as elite investment structures. Discover expert insights on safeguarding global assets with Singaporean trusts for estate planning, navigating the unique aspects of capital gains tax, and optimizing wealth management through platforms like DBS Treasures and Citi Gold. Our comprehensive coverage also outlined favourable Singapore personal income tax for high-earning expats and how corporate tax incentives can lead to remarkably low rates of 0% to 8.5%, solidifying Singapore’s reputation as the 'Switzerland of Asia' for private wealth and premium offshore banking services.