Moving to Singapore from India
India is one of the fastest-growing sources of family wealth moving into Singapore. Here is how the routes apply, and what is specific to moving from India.
Why Singapore
For Indian families, Singapore offers a stable, well-regulated base within the same region, strong connectivity to India, and a tax system with no capital gains tax, estate duty or wealth tax. It is increasingly the structuring hub of choice for Indian wealth going global.
What is specific to moving from India
The Singapore side is standard, but the Indian side carries real complexity, exchange-control rules on moving capital abroad and the associated tax and reporting. This planning is not optional and should be led by a specialist who knows both systems. Getting the structure and sequence right from the start avoids expensive problems later.
The routes
See the family office setup guide for the 13O and 13U schemes, and the Global Investor Programme guide for residency.
Frequently asked questions
Can an Indian family set up a family office in Singapore?
Yes. India is one of the fastest-growing sources of wealth into Singapore. The 13O and 13U tax schemes and the Global Investor Programme residency route apply the same way. Indian exchange-control and tax rules on the home side are significant and must be handled by a specialist.
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Singapore scheme details are indicative, drawn from MAS and EDB (July 2026). Indian exchange-control and home-side tax are not covered here and need a licensed cross-border specialist. This page is general information, not financial, tax, legal or immigration advice.