Singapore Expats

Can a foreigner own and operate a traditional massage parlor in Singapore? A restaurant?

need a pass, as always, i guess.

nongice626 wrote:Can a foreigner own and operate a traditional massage parlor in Singapore? A restaurant?

Are you talking about starting one or buying one?

Strong Eagle wrote:

nongice626 wrote:Can a foreigner own and operate a traditional massage parlor in Singapore? A restaurant?

Are you talking about starting one or buying one?

Good point there Strong Eagle.

It's like everyone wants a piece of a pie but do you intend to eat it or you just want it.

are there different regulations for foreigners to start a business vs buying another already established?

nongice626 wrote:are there different regulations for foreigners to start a business vs buying another already established?

Yes. There is nothing to prevent you from buying into a business as a foreigner, assuming it has a Singapore director, which then assumes it is at least a private limited. Can't see how you buy a local business (non incorporated) because now you must meet foreign ownership qualifications.

nongice626 wrote:are there different regulations for foreigners to start a business vs buying another already established?

There must be at least 1 local director

It doesn't make much different

Winxkid wrote:

nongice626 wrote:are there different regulations for foreigners to start a business vs buying another already established?

There must be at least 1 local director

It doesn't make much different

Except that Entrepass qualifications specifically exclude businesses like a massage parlour.