The Global Investor Programme(GIP)is a premium investment immigration scheme administered by the Singapore Economic Development Board(EDB).It provides a pathway for eligible high-net-worth global investors to obtain Singapore Permanent Residence(PR)status in a single step.Applicants must possess substantial business experience and a proven entrepreneurial track record, and fall into one of four categories:Established Business Owners,Next Generation Business Owners,Founders of Fast Growth Companies,and Family Office Principals.Each category is subject to corresponding requirements relating to business turnover, shareholding percentage,or assets under management (AUM).Upon approval of the main applicant, their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may be included as dependant applicants and granted PR status concurrently.It should be noted that PR status is subject to the renewal of the Re-Entry Permit (REP) every five years,and the applicant must comply with the relevant investment maintenance and regulatory conditions.

Clients typically establish two types of entities.The first is a fund entity(fund company),which serves as the family asset-holding vehicle and is used to hold various assets,including financial assets, insurance policies,and equities.The second is a Single Family Office(fund management company),which provides fund management services exclusively to that fund entity.Provided the relevant conditions are met,this structure may apply to the Monetary Authority of Singapore(MAS)for an exemption from fund management licensing and benefit from the applicable tax exemption treatment.In addition,the fund management company may employ family members as investment managers and apply for an Employment Pass(EP)for them as employees of a Singapore company.Upon satisfying the relevant requirements,they may further apply for Singapore Permanent Residence(PR).

For individuals seeking to obtain Singapore residency status and enhance their company's international profile through the Self-Employment Immigration Programme. Generally, an applicant may first incorporate a company in Singapore and then apply for an Employment Pass(EP)with the Ministry of Manpower(MOM)as a shareholder, director, or senior executive of the company.Provided that the company has a genuine and sustainable operational foundation and demonstrates favourable growth prospects,the applicant may, upon meeting the relevant conditions,apply for Permanent Residence(PR)with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority(ICA).