Case Studies

Real Results for Real Businesses

Every client engagement is unique. Here's how we've helped businesses across different industries and regions achieve their goals in Southeast Asia.

Technology / AIChina, Singapore

Shenzhen AI Startup Launches Singapore HQ in 18 Days

A fast-moving AI company needed a Singapore entity, Employment Passes for two founders, and an investor-ready shareholding structure — all before a Series A deadline.

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ManufacturingChina, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia

Shanghai Manufacturer Saves $1.8M Annually Through Regional Tax Restructuring

A comprehensive tax review across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia uncovered significant inefficiencies — and a path to $1.8M in annual savings through treaty optimization and transfer pricing alignment.

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Family Office / Real EstateChina, Singapore

Beijing Real Estate Family Establishes Singapore Trust and Secures GIP Approval

A comprehensive wealth succession plan combining a Singapore trust, family office structure, and Global Investor Programme approval — executed with discretion through our HanKun legal partnership.

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E-Commerce / BeautySouth Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia

Seoul Beauty Brand Launches Across Three Southeast Asian Markets in Five Months

From Singapore holding company to subsidiary setup in Malaysia and Indonesia — with product registration, brand localization, and work permits for Korean staff — all executed under a single engagement.

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Family Office / InvestmentUAE, Singapore

Dubai Family Office Structures Singapore Investment Portfolio with AI-Assisted Legal Documentation

A Middle Eastern family office used NovaLink's integrated legal and corporate services — including AI-generated investment documents — to build a Singapore-based investment platform in eight weeks.

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Professional Services / ITJapan, Singapore

Tokyo SME Recovers from Compliance Crisis After Provider Failure

After their previous corporate secretary abandoned filings for 18 months, a Japanese SME faced ACRA penalties and potential MOM sanctions. NovaLink resolved every issue within 90 days.

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Technology / Cross-BorderChina, Singapore

First-Time Chinese Entrepreneur Secures EP Approval After Initial Rejection

After a rejected Employment Pass application due to an unrealistic salary structure and weak business plan, we rebuilt the entire case from the ground up — restructuring the business model, salary benchmarking, and growth narrative to secure MOM approval.

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Professional ServicesChina, Singapore

Dormant Company Rescued from ACRA Strike-Off After 3 Years of Missed Filings

A client assumed that having no business activity meant no filing obligations. Three years later, the company was facing automatic strike-off, ACRA penalties, and IRAS exposure. We brought everything current in 60 days.

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Manufacturing / Cross-BorderChina, Singapore

China-Singapore Intercompany Loan Restructured After Withholding Tax Oversight

A Singapore subsidiary had been paying interest to its Chinese parent company for two years without deducting withholding tax or filing with IRAS. We quantified the exposure, executed a voluntary disclosure, and used the China-Singapore DTA to cut the effective rate nearly in half.

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Advisory / ImmigrationChina, Singapore

EP Holder Navigates Second Company Setup Without Violating Work Pass Conditions

An Employment Pass holder wanted to start a second business while maintaining their EP with their primary employer. We structured a compliant arrangement that separated shareholding from employment — keeping MOM satisfied and the client's entrepreneurial ambitions on track.

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Trading / Cross-BorderChina, Singapore

Frozen Bank Account Restored After Compliance Review and Documentation Overhaul

When a Singapore company's bank account was suddenly frozen due to compliance concerns, we assembled the transaction documentation, responded to the bank's queries, and restructured the fund flow to prevent future disruptions.

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Professional Services / GovernanceChina, Singapore

Director Avoids Personal Prosecution After Corporate Compliance Failures Discovered

A company director who had treated the role as purely ceremonial discovered he was personally liable for the company's regulatory violations. We intervened before enforcement action, remediated all compliance gaps, and restructured the company's governance.

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