First Forge LLP
Market Entry into Singapore
Advisory Support for Foreign Founders & Overseas Businesses
Practical advisory support to help you understand how business actually operates in Singapore — before you commit time, money, or people.
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This service is for founders who want a clear, realistic view of what it takes to operate in Singapore, beyond incorporation and paperwork.
Singapore is often described as an easy place to do business.
It is — if you understand the operating environment.
Many foreign businesses run into trouble not because they break rules, but because they underestimate:
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how closely operations are watched,
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how quickly issues escalate,
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and how much pressure falls on decision-making once things go wrong.
This advisory service helps you slow down early, identify where risks really sit, and avoid building something fragile from the start.
Who This Is For
This service is designed for:
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Foreign founders entering Singapore for the first time
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Overseas SMEs setting up a local presence
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Businesses relocating management or operations to Singapore
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Operators in people-facing or regulated sectors such as education, F&B, fitness, and transport
How We Help
We focus on clarity, not paperwork.
You’ll get:
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A clear view of how your business model fits the Singapore context
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An understanding of where operational, regulatory, and people risks tend to arise
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Guidance on how decisions and escalation should work in practice
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Insight into common mistakes foreign founders make — and how to avoid them
This is advisory support to help you make better decisions early.
How It Works
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Fixed-scope advisory engagement
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Typically 2–3 conversations
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Completed over 2–3 weeks
Some clients use this as a one-off advisory check. Others continue working with us once operations begin. There is no obligation either way.