What are some common licensing requirements that investors might face upon entry into Singapore?

Depending on the nature of the work that a company wishes to conduct within Singapore, additional documentation and licensing may be required. Among them, the most common ones are Business Activity License required for most firms operating within the country and Occupational License required for professional services such as lawyers, accountants and securities traders. Other documents also include a Compulsory License required for specialized fields such as travel agencies, school and employment agencies and a Certificate of Corporate Residency which is required for companies seeking to tap into Singapore’s DTAs.