Global Investor Program (GIP)

The Global Investor Program (GIP) is designed for wealthy and successful entrepreneurs who are interested in obtaining Permanent Residency (PR) status through starting up a business or investing in Singapore. We will evaluate your profile, your eligibility for GIP and assist you with the entire application process with the Economic Development Board (EDB) Singapore.

Why Live in Singapore as a PR?

One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world

Centre of business and commerce Political Stability

World Class Education System

Singapore is renowned amongst developed countries for its education system. ‘Thinking Schools, Learning Nation’ which encourages creativity, innovation and lifelong learning has made Singapore education system world class.

Housing

Savings of up to 55% buyer’s stamp duty for property purchases with choices of properties under the Government’s control

Healthcare

Access to excellent Government healthcare at subsidized rates

Modest Taxes

NO capital tax gains
NO inheritance taxes
Dividend and interest income exempt from personal income tax.
Property tax relatively low
Rental income taxed at one’s marginal tax rate

Flexibility to live and enter Singapore freely

PRs get to enjoy the right to live in Singapore for the next 5 years and are allowed to exit and enter the country without restrictions or having to apply for separate a Singapore visa to travel or to work.

Road to Citizenship

Being a PR is the only path to obtain a Singapore passport (apart from being born to a Singapore Citizen parent). One will be eligible to apply for Citizenship upon being a PR for at least 2 years.

Established Business Owners

You have more than 3 years of business track record;
Existing Company Turnover: Over S$200 million per annum;
Business Ownership: More than 30% shares if privately held; AND

Next Generation Business Owner

Business Ownership: > 30% shares or be the largest shareholder
Existing Company Turnover: S$500 million per annum;
Be part of the management team (e.g. C-suite / Board of Directors);

Founders of Fast Groeth Companies

Be the founder and one of the largest individual shareholders of a Company with Valuation of as least S$500 million
Your company must be invested into by reputable Venture Capital/Private Equity firms;

Family Office Principals

Track Record: Min.5 years of entrepreneurial, investment or management experience
Investible Asset: At least S$200 million.

** Additional Criterion for A,B,& C: Your company must be engaged in one or more of the industries listed in Annex B & Min. investment is 10 million SGD.

Assistance for Singapore PR/Citizenship