January 2026

Welcome to the SingaFrog January 2026 archive, your premier bridge for Westerners seeking to truly thrive in Singapore's dynamic high-net-worth living and corporate landscape. This month, we dive deep into essential topics, from securing Singapore Tax Residency—the ultimate move for global entrepreneurs—to understanding the nuances of Personal Income Tax for high-earning expats and leveraging powerful Corporate Tax Incentives that can reduce your Singaporean company's burden to as low as 0-8.5%. Explore how to open a Priority Bank Account for HNWIs, discover the Best Offshore Banking Services for non-residents, and grasp why Singapore is heralded as the "Switzerland of Asia" for private wealth in 2026. Furthermore, we demystify Capital Gains Tax (or the lack thereof), provide a deep-dive into elite investment structures like Variable Capital Companies (VCC), and guide you through Estate Planning using Singaporean trusts to protect your global assets, all while offering insights into Wealth Management 2.0 with leading services like DBS Treasures and Citi Gold.