January 2026

Welcome to SingaFrog's January 2026 archive, your essential guide for Westerners poised to thrive in Singapore's unparalleled financial landscape. This month, we delve into how high-net-worth individuals and global entrepreneurs can optimize their wealth, covering everything from opening a Priority Bank Account and securing Singapore Tax Residency to mastering elite investment structures like Variable Capital Companies (VCC). Explore the best Offshore Banking Services, strategic Estate Planning using Singaporean trusts to protect global assets, and crucial insights into Capital Gains Tax, or the beneficial lack thereof. We also offer a deep-dive into Wealth Management 2.0 with leading providers like DBS Treasures and Citi Gold, clarify Singapore Personal Income Tax for high-earning expats, and reveal how Corporate Tax Incentives can lead to incredibly low tax rates for your Singaporean company, further cementing Singapore's reputation as the "Switzerland of Asia" for private wealth in 2026.