Global Investor Program

Introduction and Advantages

IIntroduction and Advantages

The Singapore Global Investor Program (GIP), an immigration program launched by the Economic Development Board (EDB), grants eligible global investors who are interested in driving business and investment growth from Singapore of Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) status. The program started in 2005 and is the only immigrant investor program in Singapore and the only one-step program to obtain permanent residence in Singapore.

Fastest way to get permanent residence

The fastest way to obtain Singapore Permanent Resident
Tax Exemption Policy

No inheritance tax for wealth management and family inheritance due to the tax exemption granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore
Supported by Government Act

This Is an Immigration Program Supported by Singapore Government Act
Fast Immigration for the whole family

One applicant can bring three generations of family members and Children can apply for schools in Singapore
Accessible Entry Requirements

No education, age or language requirements
Overseas Asset Allocation

Realize overseas asset allocation, safety and security, and establish business entities to help promote business internationalization

Target Audience & Application Requirements

Those who wish to start a business or make an investment in Singapore can apply for Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) through the Global Business Investor Programme (GIP) Applicants

must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for permanent residency in Singapore through this programme.

Business Owner

You must have not less than 3 years of experience ...

Business Owner

①You must have not less than 3 years of experience in entrepreneurship and business.

②The company you run must have a turnover of not less than S$200 million in the most recent year and an average turnover of not less than S$200 million in the last three years.

③If your company is privately owned, you must hold at least 30% of the equity (if your company is a listed company, you must be one of the largest individual shareholders).

④The company must be within the list of industries specified in Singapore.

Applicable to Investment Option A, B or C
Next Generation Business Owner

Your immediate family must hold at least 30% of the share...

Next Generation Business Owner

①Your immediate family must hold at least 30% of the shares of the company you are declaring under the Scheme, or be the largest shareholder.

②The company must have a turnover of at least S$500 million in the most recent year and an average turnover of at least S$500 million in the last three years.

③You must be a member of the management of the company (e.g. executive, board member).

④The company must be within the list of industries specified in Singapore.

Applicable to Investment Option A, B or C
Founder of a fast-growing company

you must be one of the founders and largest individual ...

Founder of a fast-growing company

①you must be one of the founders and largest individual shareholders of a company valued at not less than S$500 million.

②The company must be invested by a reputable venture capital firm or private equity firm.

③The company must be within the list of industries specified in Singapore.

Applicable to Investment Scenarios A, B or C
Head of Family Finance Office

You must have at least 5 years of...

Head of Family Finance Office

①You must have at least 5 years of experience in entrepreneurship, investment or management.

②You must have net investable assets of not less than S$200 million. (Remarks: Net investable assets include all financial assets other than real estate, such as bank deposits, capital market products, collective investment schemes, life insurance policies and premiums paid on other investment products.)

Applicable to Investment Option C

Evaluation Criteria

When applying for the GIP, applicants must choose one of the following investment options. Family office principals may only select Option C.

① Under Scheme A, an investment of no less than S$10 million must be made in a Singapore-based business entity when applying for the Global Investor Programme (GIP).

② In the fifth year of obtaining permanent resident status, no fewer than 30 employees must be employed (with at least half being Singapore citizens), of which at least 10 must be additional employees hired.

③ The principal applicant and all dependents must reside in Singapore for at least half of the time.

The Key to

Obtaining Singapore Permanent Residency

※ The applicant's sponsoring company meets the turnover and profit requirements for thedeclared project.

※ The applicant fulfills all residency and physical presence requirements prior to submitting thePR application.

※ The applicant communicates any special circumstances to their immigration consultant atGoldenGroup promptly, allowing for the development of a proactive contingency strategy.

※ The immigration consultant at GoldenGroup devises a customized roadmap based on theapplicant's unique profile.

※ The applicant provides all required documentation in a timely and complete manner to supportthe application.

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