Legal & Compliance

Your Co-Founder Stopped Working. Why Do They Still Own Half The Company?

An opinionated but practical Singapore guide to the founder trap where contribution stops but equal share ownership remains.

SBO Editorial Team

July 25, 2026

Shareholders’ Agreement vs Company Constitution In Singapore

A founder-focused guide to how a shareholders' agreement and company constitution differ, interact and should be aligned.

SBO Editorial Team

July 23, 2026

Strike Off vs Winding Up A Company In Singapore: Which Should You Choose?

Understand when an inactive company can be struck off and when debts, assets or claims require a formal winding-up process.

SBO Editorial Team

July 23, 2026

How To Recover An Unpaid Business Debt In Singapore

A practical escalation guide for recovering unpaid Singapore business debts while managing evidence, legal cost and collection risk.

SBO Editorial Team

July 23, 2026

Commercial Tenancy Agreement Singapore: 12 Clauses To Check Before Signing

A practical guide to the commercial lease clauses, Fair Tenancy rules and exit costs Singapore business owners should check before …

SBO Editorial Team

July 23, 2026

PDPA for Small Businesses in Singapore

A practical PDPA guide for small businesses handling customer, employee, lead and supplier personal data in Singapore.

SBO Editorial Team

June 28, 2026

4 Common Shareholder Disputes

Shareholder disputes are common in businesses. Disputes between shareholders, in some situations, may lead to litigations & court proceedings. Here are 4...

Ramesh Bharani Nagaratnam

February 25th, 2024

Is Doxxing Legal in Singapore?

With the rise of the availability of personal information online, amendments  to the  Protection from Harassment Act 2014 (POHA) have been made...

Ramesh Bharani Nagaratnam

January 24, 2023

Why Is It Important To have A Written Employment Contract

An employment contract is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee. It sets out the agreement the...

Ramesh Bharani Nagaratnam

June 28th, 2026