Helping a Japan-Based Tech Startup Expand Seamlessly into Singapore

A Japan-based tech startup connecting global design mentors with aspiring creatives planned to establish a new base in Singapore as part of their Asia-Pacific expansion. With no local team or legal knowledge of Singapore’s regulatory environment, they needed a reliable partner to manage incorporation, accounting, compliance, and work passes — all without setting foot in the country.

That’s where Stars Bridge stepped in.

🧩 The Challenge

Remote Incorporation from Japan

With no local director or address in Singapore, incorporating the company was not straightforward.
Unfamiliar Legal and Compliance Requirements

The team lacked experience dealing with ACRA, IRAS, and MOM regulations.
Fragmented Vendors

Their past use of different providers for secretarial, tax, and HR matters resulted in slow coordination and compliance risk.

🚀 How Stars Bridge Helped

Fast & Fully Remote Incorporation

• Registered a Singapore company in just 48 hours
• Provided a nominee director, registered address, and handled all ACRA filings
• Advised on structuring the company for future investment and regional scaling
Comprehensive Corporate Secretary Support

• Took over annual compliance duties like Annual Return submissions and resolution drafting
• Maintained digital records accessible anytime
• Ensured the company met all statutory deadlines
Accounting & Tax Compliance

• Implemented cloud-based accounting for transparency and remote access
• Provided monthly bookkeeping, GST filing, and corporate tax (Form C-S) preparation
• Ensured all filings with IRAS were accurate and on time — no penalties incurred
Hassle-Free Work Pass Applications

• Successfully applied for the founder’s Employment Pass (EP) in just 3 weeks
• Provided guidance on MOM eligibility and requirements
• Also supported the Dependant’s Pass (DP) for the founder’s family
Ongoing Business Support

• Acted as a long-term partner for all back-office, payroll, and HR-related compliance
• Provided ongoing advisory and alerts on regulatory changes

💡 Results at a Glance

✅ 30+ hours saved/month through centralized admin and compliance
⏱️ 48-hour incorporation from Japan — fully remote
📈 100% statutory compliance with no delays or missed filings
⚖️ $0 penalties or fines from ACRA, IRAS, or MOM
🧳 1 Employment Pass approved in 14 days, including family support

“We wanted to grow into Singapore without distraction — Stars Bridge made that possible. It felt like we had an in-house compliance team from day one.”