Discover key compliance requirements for dormant VCCs in Singapore and learn how to stay fully compliant under local regulations.

This article provides an overview of new VCC Tax Rules from 2025 under section 13O and section 13U, to reinforce Singapore's position as a leading fund management hub.

Under the Variable Capital Company (VCC) Act, VCCs are required to file an Annual Return with ACRA within 7 months of the financial year-end (FYE). For most VCCs with a 31 December FYE, this means the filing must be completed by 31 July each year. This monthly update highlights key filing requirements, common mistakes, and how fund managers stay ahead of compliance obligations. 🎥 Short on time? Watch the explainer video: This 2-minute video highlights the key points of ACRA’

Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) represent a unique investment structure that allows fund managers to create and manage multiple...

The Variable Capital Company (VCC) has become an increasingly popular investment structure in Singapore, offering flexibility and ease...

Singapore's Variable Capital Companies (VCC) framework has quickly gained traction among businesses and investors, primarily due to the...

Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) are a relatively new type of fund management that has gained traction in recent years due to its unique advantages, particularly in dynamic markets like Singapore. Understanding the fundamentals of VCCs is essential for venture capitalists and investors looking to navigate this financial structure. Let’s explore the key features of VCCs, focusing on their flexibility in capital management, investor confidentiality, and tax efficiency. What is

In Singapore, the flexible structure of Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) streamlines administrative processes and achieves cost efficiencies by consolidating multiple sub-funds under a single legal entity. Within this innovative framework, it is crucial to maintain the tax incentive scheme that grants tax exemption status to VCCs, ensuring its overall profitability and financial health. This makes adherence to stringent regulatory requirements and meticulous record keeping k

The Variable Capital Company (VCC) structure plays a pivotal role in reshaping the way fund managers manage investments in...

Introduced in Singapore, the Variable Capital Company (VCC) is a legal entity structure that offers flexible capital management. The VCC incorporation is generally straightforward. However, the setup may sometimes be complicated due to company specifics, regulatory requirements, and the thoroughness of the documentation. Here, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore’s (ACRA) digital services come into play, streamlining the application and document subm

Our Senior Partner, Sivakumar Saravan, and Director for Tax Services, Liew Kin Meng, analyze some of the tax features of Singapore's new corporate entity structure, the Variable Capital Company, in an article published by the International Tax Review.