Independent guide · Singapore
Bring your wealth to Singapore. Structure it to stay.
A clear, independent guide to setting up a Singapore family office and the residency that comes with it. We match you with vetted specialists who handle the setup.
The two questions everyone asks
Getting your capital in, and earning the right to stay.
Almost every family we guide is solving the same two problems at once. The right structure answers both together.
Move the funds in, tax-efficiently
A Singapore family office under the 13O or 13U schemes holds and manages your capital, with income-tax exemption on qualifying investment income. No capital gains tax, no estate duty.
Secure long-term residency
The Global Investor Programme grants Permanent Residency to families investing through an approved family office. Employment Passes cover the principal and the investment team.
Compare
Three routes, side by side.
The two tax-incentive schemes and the residency-by-investment route, compared on what actually differs: capital, team and what you get.
| Section 13OOnshore family office fund | Section 13UEnhanced-tier fund | GIP, family office routeResidency by investment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum assets | S$10mgrow to S$20m within 2 years | S$50min designated investments | S$200mAUM, with S$50m deployed locally |
| Investment professionals | 2 at least 1 non-family member | 3 at least 1 non-family member | Team via the family office |
| Local business spend | S$200kper year, minimum | S$500kper year, minimum | Job-creation commitment |
| What you get | Tax exemption on qualifying income | Tax exemption, higher tier | Permanent Residency for the family |
Indicative Figures current as of July 2026, verified against MAS and Singapore EDB. Thresholds change; a specialist confirms your position before you commit. Read the full 13O vs 13U comparison.
How matching works
Guidance first. Introductions when you are ready.
Tell us your situation
Your approximate assets, where you are based today, and whether residency matters to you.
We match you
We introduce you to independent, vetted Singapore family office specialists suited to your scale and goals.
They handle the setup
Your chosen specialist advises on structure, tax and residency, and does the work. We are not in the room.
Moving from
Guides by where your wealth is today.
The structuring, tax interplay and timeline differ by where you are coming from.
Speak to a specialist
A confidential, no-obligation introduction.
Tell us a little about your situation. We match you with the right independent Singapore family office specialist, and they take it from there.
- Independent and confidential
- You decide who we introduce you to
- No cost to you, and no obligation