Practice Areas
Our Services
Three focused service areas covering the corporate legal needs of Singapore businesses — from initial formation through to structural evolution.
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How We Approach Each Engagement
Every instruction at Temasek Counsel begins with an assessment — not an assumption. We take time to understand the client's business context, the parties involved, and the outcome they need from the engagement. This informs both the scope of work and the approach to documentation.
Assess
Initial consultation to understand your requirements, structure, and objectives. We clarify scope and fee at this stage.
Prepare
Documentation is drafted with reference to your specific situation — reviewed internally before delivery to the client for comment.
Finalise
Client review rounds are incorporated, documents finalised, and regulatory filings or counterpart execution supported where required.
Company Incorporation & Registration
A comprehensive registration service covering the end-to-end process of establishing a new business entity in Singapore. This includes preparation of the company constitution, filing with ACRA, appointment of directors and company secretary, and issuance of share certificates. Suited for entrepreneurs, foreign investors, and SME founders looking to formalise their business presence. The service covers both private limited and sole proprietorship structures, with ongoing advisory available for the first three months post-incorporation.
What is Included
- Company name check and ACRA reservation
- Constitution drafting and adoption
- Director and company secretary appointment
- Share certificate preparation and issuance
- Three months post-incorporation advisory
- Private limited and sole proprietorship structures
Typical Process Steps
Client provides director particulars and shareholding structure
Constitution and incorporation documents prepared and reviewed
Submission to ACRA via BizFile+
Registration confirmed, share certificates issued
Post-incorporation advisory period begins
Starting from
S$180
Shareholders' Agreement Drafting
Careful preparation of a shareholders' agreement tailored to the specific needs and dynamics of your business partnership. This covers equity allocation, decision-making frameworks, transfer restrictions, dispute resolution mechanisms, and exit provisions. The service includes a consultation session to understand the parties' intentions, followed by drafting, review rounds, and finalisation. Particularly relevant for joint ventures, family-held businesses, and multi-founder startups seeking clarity in their operating relationships.
Key Provisions Addressed
- Equity allocation and share classes
- Board composition and decision-making thresholds
- Share transfer restrictions and pre-emption rights
- Tag-along and drag-along provisions
- Deadlock resolution mechanisms
- Exit provisions and valuation methodology
Engagement Process
Consultation session to understand parties' intentions and structure
First draft prepared and delivered for client review
Revisions incorporated (up to two rounds included)
Final document executed by all shareholders
Starting from
S$390
Corporate Restructuring Advisory
Advisory support for businesses navigating structural changes such as mergers of group entities, share swaps, scheme of arrangements, or internal reorganisation. The service includes a strategic assessment of the current corporate structure, identification of regulatory and tax considerations, preparation of restructuring documentation, and liaison with relevant authorities. Designed for medium to large enterprises pursuing growth, operational efficiency, or succession-related changes.
Scope of Support
- Strategic assessment of current corporate structure
- Regulatory and tax consideration analysis
- Restructuring documentation preparation
- ACRA and relevant authority liaison
- Group mergers, share swaps, and scheme arrangements
- Succession and internal reorganisation planning
Typical Timeline
Initial structure assessment and scoping session
Regulatory and tax consideration review
Restructuring plan and documentation preparation
Board and shareholder approvals coordinated
Authority submissions and completion
Starting from
S$680
Decision Guide
Which Service Do You Need?
| Your Situation | Incorporation | SHA Drafting | Restructuring |
|---|---|---|---|
| New business entering Singapore | |||
| Multi-founder startup | |||
| Joint venture between existing businesses | |||
| Family business formalising ownership | |||
| Group merging or consolidating entities | |||
| Succession planning for existing structure |
Not sure which applies? Reach out — an initial conversation will clarify what you need.
Standards
Professional Protocols Across All Services
Security & Privacy
All client data handled under Singapore's PDPA framework. Document security and access controls maintained throughout each engagement.
Quality Assurance
Each document is reviewed internally against a structured checklist before delivery to the client, reducing the likelihood of errors requiring correction later.
Client Support
Substantive queries are addressed by the handling counsel. We do not route client questions through support staff for legal matters.
Regulatory Compliance
All practitioners are admitted Singapore solicitors and adhere to the Law Society Professional Conduct Rules in all client dealings.
Process Rigour
Structured workflows for each service type ensure consistency and completeness across all engagements, regardless of scale.
Fee Transparency
Fees are communicated at the outset. Scope changes are discussed before additional work is undertaken — no surprises on invoice.
Pricing
Service Fees
Incorporation
S$180
per entity
- ACRA registration
- Constitution drafting
- Share certificate issuance
- 3-month advisory included
SHA Drafting
S$390
per agreement
- Consultation session
- Full agreement drafting
- Two revision rounds
- Execution support
Restructuring
S$680
per engagement
- Structure assessment
- Regulatory review
- Documentation prep
- Authority liaison
Fees shown represent standard service scope. Complex engagements may be scoped and priced accordingly — we discuss this before work commences.
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Discuss Your Requirements
An initial conversation helps us understand what you need and confirm whether our services are appropriate for your situation. No obligation is implied by enquiring.
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