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Buy a Business or Start From Scratch in Singapore?
Should you buy an existing business or start one from scratch in Singapore? Here is what each path costs, how long each takes, and which suits your situation.
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Guides & TutorialsHow to Buy a Laundromat in Singapore
A self-service laundromat in Singapore typically costs S$30,000 to S$100,000 to take over. The value is in the machines, the location and the lease.
Guides & TutorialsHow to Buy a Tuition Centre in Singapore
Tuition centres in Singapore need MOE registration for 10 or more students. Here is what buyers should check, from enrolment to teacher retention and lease.
Guides & TutorialsHow to Buy a Beauty Salon in Singapore
Beauty salons in Singapore typically change hands for S$15,000 to S$60,000. The real value is the client book and the staff who stay. Here is what to check.
Guides & TutorialsHow to Buy a Coffeeshop in Singapore
Buying a coffeeshop in Singapore means either taking over a stall for S$5,000 to S$50,000 or acquiring the whole premises. Here is how each works.
Guides & TutorialsHow Long Does It Take to Buy a Business in Singapore?
Buying a small business in Singapore takes three to eight weeks from first viewing to trading day. Here is what controls the timeline and what slows it down.
Guides & TutorialsThe Business Handover Process in Singapore, Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to the business handover process in Singapore, from agreement signing to keys, stock count, licence transfers and day-one operations.
Regulations & ComplianceGST Registration When Buying a Business in Singapore
Buying a business in Singapore can trigger GST registration if turnover exceeds S$1 million. Learn the threshold, the TOGC exemption and what to file.
Regulations & ComplianceWhat Happens to Staff in a Business Takeover?
Section 18A moves staff to a new owner only when the business itself is transferred, not in a share or asset-only sale. What buyers and sellers must do.
Regulations & ComplianceSFA Licence Transfer: What F&B Buyers Need to Know
An SFA food shop licence does not transfer with the premises. The incoming operator applies fresh via GoBusiness at S$195 per year. Here is the full process.
Guides & TutorialsDo You Need a Lawyer to Buy a Business in Singapore?
No law says you need a lawyer to buy a business in Singapore. Here is when legal advice is worth the cost and when you can handle the deal yourself.
Guides & TutorialsHow to Finance a Business Acquisition in Singapore
Five ways to fund a business acquisition in Singapore, from government-backed EFS loans to seller financing. See what each costs and who qualifies.
Guides & TutorialsWhere Can I List My Business for Sale for Free?
Free business-for-sale listings work for small deals, but staff, contracts, or real valuation need a marketplace built for serious buyers. Here's how to choose.