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Does anyone know if a Full-time employed (SPR) can register/own a Business in Singapore? Will there be any complication or legal matter involved?

Thinking of starting a simple home-based trading biz.

Any advice/comments appreciated.

Hi,

Would like to know if there is any regular or upcoming gathering events/meeting places/outings for American expats in Singapore.

Thanks.

You may want to check out Spore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry http://english.sccci.org.sg/index.cfm?GPID=56

Not sure if they offer full time though.

Mary - Thanks for the helpful tips. Do you think it is safe to ship photos/albums and books via sea? Is there any extra expenses we have to pay (any hidden cost) other than what was quoted in the shipping cost? ahk - I basically contacted those companies that advertised in Sporeexpats web site like...

wow.... posting from macquarie leads to guys stuff????? :shock: this is something... ha haa... by the way, what u guys think of singapore economy this year in terms mnc hiring for IT (equity industry)? i still have no gut to make my move and stuck my "going nowhere" dead body here. advice please... ...

Hi,

Is there anyone who has experience shipping stuff/relocating from New York City to Singapore? Any recommendation for good/reliable international moving company that charge reasonable price? Any do's and dont's advice? Would appreciate if you could share/provide some info.

Thanks

bonbon,
thx so much for the info. it is very good input. now, do u know if they have a big team in singapore?
appreciate it - gl171

dear all, i am exploring my career in singapore. i came across this company - macquarie bank. would any of you please give me some input if this is a good, better or 1 of the best banks and/or heard of anything about this bank. your input is very very much appreciated. thx so much and best regards, ...

jchoe,

u need personal tax filing, not company's. correct?
i just met with my accountant today. he has been helping me for my tax filing for the last 8 years. good guy. i'm in ny. drop me a note if u r interested.

gl171

hi all,
dank-Q berry much for the info. i will try applying. wish me luck as i am not yet in sing but still in u.s.
my field is equity trading floor IT support.
any input.....???
danx again,
gl171

dear all,

any of u heard of these companies lately? like any hiring, restructuring, good pay?

any input will be appreciated.

best regards,
gl171

all,
i am looking to apply IT opportunities at CS (Credit Suisse) in Singapore. Do you happen to know if CS is a good company to work for?
thx much - gl171

all, with everybody is wishing happy new year, let me ask a question on the new year. my wife and i are in US and she can't stand for the cold weather. she is sick every winter. we're thinking of relocating to singapore as she studied and worked in singapore before and she likes the environment. the...

i was reading the post and my hearbeats went faster and faster until the end where u said u got a job. I am so glad for u. so, may i know what is your field? (what do u do?)

Skeet,
I can give u tons of info abt life and work there. we probably have same view on certain things (I guess). I grew in NYC, born in Asia. we could meet up too if u want. i work in downtown a MAJOR financial brokerage firm.
Let me know.