Planning for import business here in SG

Last activity 12 January 2016 by tata3lab

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tata3labMember04 January 2016 13:21:35

Hello guys,

I need your help! my friend in the philippines and me is planning to do import business here in singapore. we want to send fruits from the philippines and find a buyer here in singapore.
How is this going to be possible?
any requirements needed from mom?
do i need to have a permit from mom or something? or the business permit of the buyer is enough already?
pls. give me your advise...

thanks,

tata

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert04 January 2016 14:48:08

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1. You need to register a business in Singapore to import goods. Check the ACRA webpage on how to do this. A business incorporation service provider is often handy in such cases - check Rikvin or Hawksford!
(An alternative would be to run the business entirely from abroad and let the buyers import them into Singapore.)
2. If you have registered a business and want to stay in Singapore to run it you need an EntrePass (only if you are not Singapore citizen or PR). The criteria are difficult to meet, but if you can, apply for it at MoM.
3. To import foodstuff, you need to meet stringent hygiene and sanitary standards - and get certified. Contact AVA about this: http://www.ava.gov.sg/explore-by-sectio … od-imports

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert04 January 2016 14:50:39

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Oh, I forgot to mention:
If you are currently working in Singapore on a work pass (WP, S-Pass, EP), you must first resign from that job and cancel the pass - it is not allowed to do any business (or work for any other than the employer mentioned on your pass) while on a work pass.

tata3labMember05 January 2016 12:03:27

Thanks beppi for the very helpful advise....

tata3labMember12 January 2016 11:05:06

Hello nickson,

thank you for your interest. indeed, we are really looking for somebody here who can help us with our plan. My supplier friend and my wife from Philippines and I will also be interested to be doing partnership with you...

tata3labMember12 January 2016 11:21:35

Our fruits from Philippines especially from Davao are really good export quality, Davao has a large areas of fruit farms for exporting like banana, pineaple and others... we are really looking forward to do this business here....

tata3labMember12 January 2016 22:48:55

I mean, we are also interested of engaging you in the plan. So Nickson what sort of help do you have?

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