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by Popinjay
Thu, 14 May 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: Drivers Licence
Topic: How to convert your motorcycle license into a Singapore one
Replies: 195
Views: 367637

Re: How to convert your motorcycle license into a Singapore one

Ok, if they don't take the Swiss licence when I convert that is encouraging as the Swiss licence does not expire, at least I can rent bikes in other countries with it. I'm trying to register my bike that's in the UK, then getting insurance while living in Singapore and holding a Swiss licence may be...
by Popinjay
Thu, 14 May 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: Drivers Licence
Topic: How to convert your motorcycle license into a Singapore one
Replies: 195
Views: 367637

Re: How to convert your motorcycle license into a Singapore one

This is all quite worrying. I passed my BTT on Tuesday but did not have time to apply for conversion then. I don't want to ride here but I've got a bike back in the UK and often rent bikes when I visit US, so will I end up with no licence for that? I had to give my UK licence in for a Swiss one as I...
by Popinjay
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 9:26 pm
Forum: Careers & Jobs in Singapore
Topic: Open a Sole Proprietorship on a DP and getting the LoC
Replies: 265
Views: 730880

Re: Open a Sole Proprietorship on a DP and getting the LoC

Following info on this thread submitted application for a LoC on a DP working as a SP principal consultant - got approval today after 2 weeks wait. Thanks for the info here.
by Popinjay
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:32 pm
Forum: Business in Singapore
Topic: Freelancing Lawyer on DP -- Help Please
Replies: 28
Views: 21714

Re: Freelancing Lawyer on DP -- Help Please

Adding some information and perhaps answering my own post above. I met with the global tax team of one of the big 4 accountancies yesterday, both a personal and corporate tax specialist. They were clear that working in Singapore for offshore entities was very likely to be viewed as taxable here and ...
by Popinjay
Mon, 02 Mar 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: Business in Singapore
Topic: Freelancing Lawyer on DP -- Help Please
Replies: 28
Views: 21714

Re: Freelancing Lawyer on DP -- Help Please

A related question that hopefully builds on the discussion on this thread. I've just arrived in Singapore on a DP, my spouse is posted here with an EP. I have been working freelance as a consultant for a UK-based company that provides advisory services in the UK and abroad, although not yet in Singa...

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