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We recognise that behind every trust or foundation is a family, with its individual issues and aims, ranging from the preservation of the family business or its inherited wealth, to matters of potential conflict within a family, such as generational change or divorce. TRUSTS We recognise that behind every trust or foundation is a family, with its individual issues and aims, ranging from the preservation of the family business or its inherited wealth, to matters of potential conflict within a family, such as generational change or divorce. Our partners are experienced in dealing sensitively with the pressures faced by such families, and fully accept the demands of a trustee’s role. They are used to dealing with the demands of multiple jurisdictions and the complex regulatory, tax and reporting requirements involved. They actively seek solutions tailored to ensure that, while the trust assets are preserved and can grow, the beneficiaries interests are maintained. They understand that full accountability and efficient administration are essential, coupled with an ability to deal sensitively with beneficiaries at every stage in life. Our Specialists

Our team of experts can advise and support the structuring of property purchases in Singapore. Our team has extensive experience advising on buyer’s and seller’s stamp duty, as well as ongoing tax responsibilities for residential and commercial properties in Singapore. PROPERTY TAX Our team of experts can advise and support the structuring of property purchases in Singapore. Our team has extensive experience advising on buyer’s and seller’s stamp duty, as well as ongoing tax responsibilities for residential and commercial properties in Singapore. We work closely with our UK and Australia offices for clients looking to invest or manage properties in these popular jurisdictions. Our Specialists

Rawlinson & Hunter Singapore offer a comprehensive range of professional services including, trust, accounting, corporate, tax consultancy and private client services. CLEAR ADVICE IN A COMPLEX WORLD Independently practicing since 2013 Tell me more about your... Services Trusts Accountancy Advisory Tax I'm looking for... People Select Staff Peter Milnes Jill Carpenter Candy Yang Claire Corden Gim Leong Chew By surname... Select person...

Singapore is a major international financial centre located in South East Asia. Its remarkable growth story since independence in 1965 is such that Singapore is now a major international player in financial services, shipping, banking, manufacturing, and research & development. SINGAPORE Singapore is a major international financial centre located in South East Asia. Its remarkable growth story since independence in 1965 is such that Singapore is now a major international player in financial services, shipping, banking, manufacturing, and research & development. Indeed Singapore is recognised as the world’s 4th leading financial centre and its port is one of the five busiest in the world. Regularly voted as one the most business friendly jurisdictions in the world, Singapore is now seen as the most attractive base for Asian operations for many banks, hedge funds, and family offices. Singapore’s ability to attract private and institutional investors is based on its ability to demonstrate key attributes: • Common law legal framework; • Excellent infrastructure; • Economic, social and political stability; • Corporate legal structure that is conducive to business; • Geographical location; • World class regulation; • Tax treaties in place with many of its Asian neighbours, as well as internationally; and • Attractive corporate tax rates. The majority of the world’s major banks, legal firms, and financial ser vices professionals have a presence in Singapore, and many consider Singapore to be their Asia Pacific Head Office. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is the integrated regulator and supervisor of financial institutions in Singapore. Singapore has established strict and rigorous anti-money laundering regulations and is countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes through its comprehensive and sound legal, institutional, policy and supervisory framework. As a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Singapore also contributes actively towards international AML/CFT standard-setting discussions

Our specialists can offer advice on all aspects of business taxation, withholding tax, property tax, from partnership changes and incorporation to acquisitions and remuneration packages for employees and directors. CORPORATE TAX We offer specialist corporate tax advice in Singapore, with a particular focus on family office structuring and administration. Furthermore, because of the international nature of the Rawlinson & Hunter network, our specialists are able to advise on complex cross-border structures particularly in conjunction with the expertise of our UK and Australian offices to allow companies to operate in a way which is tax efficient to the individual circumstances of their shareholders. Our specialists can offer advice on all aspects of business taxation, withholding tax, property tax, from partnership changes and incorporation to acquisitions and remuneration packages for employees and directors. Our Specialists

OUR PEOPLE Search Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. By forename... Select person... By surname... Select person... Reset Filters By expertise... Select expertise... Gim Leong Chew Director +65 6978 8873 gim.chew@rawlinson-hunter.com.sg Gim has more than 15 years of experience in the field of tax. He has in depth working knowledge of Singapore corporate income tax, personal income tax, withholding tax matters and international tax matters including advising on in-bound and out-bound investments. He currently focuses on providing tax advisory services including advising clients on family office set-ups, fund set-up, private equity funds structure, assisting with tax incentive applications (S13O & 13U), corporate restructuring, cross border transactions, etc. Gim is an Accredited Tax Advisor (Income Tax) and is a member of the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals Limited. Expertise

As investment products become more diverse, keeping track of the financially successful family’s assets and their value is becoming increasingly difficult. This can make monitoring the family’s wealth, at best, more time consuming and, at worst, almost impossible for the family administrator or trustee. WEALTH REPORTING As investment products become more diverse, keeping track of the financially successful family’s assets and their value is becoming increasingly difficult. This can make monitoring the family’s wealth, at best, more time consuming and, at worst, almost impossible for the family administrator or trustee. We have developed our own systems and procedures for monitoring the composition and performance of a family’s investments and other assets. Our systems enable us to present the family or its advisers with comprehensive and timely reports consolidating the family’s entire asset base. The asset and performance analyses within our reports are tailored to the individual family’s needs in a way that we believe is unique in the marketplace. We consider that our independence from the investment process means that we can concentrate on our client’s needs and monitor objectively any investment adviser’s performance. Our Specialists

REGISTERED OFFICES Singapore Rawlinson & Hunter (Singapore) Pte Ltd R&H Trust Co. (Singapore) Pte Ltd 30 Cecil Street #18-02 & 03 Prudential Tower Singapore 049712

Companies and partnerships are flexible vehicles that can be used and integrated into a wide variety of asset management and asset protection structures and tax planning structures. COMPANIES & PARTNERSHIPS Companies and partnerships are flexible vehicles that can be used and integrated into a wide variety of asset management and asset protection structures and tax planning structures. They are sometimes used on their own but more commonly used together with other vehicles. The combination with a trust, for example, often provides more effective protection as well as greater flexibility. Many jurisdictions are introducing new legislation designed for international business needs and the types and nature of companies and partnerships available in those jurisdictions should be considered as well as other matters such as infrastructure and stability. With offices in many of the jurisdictions featuring specialised company and partnership laws, we are well placed to meet most client requirements. We provide a comprehensive range of corporate and partnership services and are able to assist with all matters relating to the establishment, administration and management of companies and partnerships in all the major jurisdictions. As we are completely independent and we are not tied to any other service provider, we are able to offer our clients unfettered choice in selecting third party providers and working with other professional advisers. We aim to offer the highest level of personal service as our culture is all about building long term relationships. Many of our clients have been with us, not just for years, but for generations. Our Specialists

Prosperity should bring freedom, but more often the opposite is the case. The greater the wealth, the greater the responsibilities and the rules that seem to restrict the enjoyment of them. Especially taxes. ADVISORY Prosperity should bring freedom, but more often the opposite is the case. The greater the wealth, the greater the responsibilities and the rules that seem to restrict the enjoyment of them. Especially taxes. Our skill lies in maximising the benefits that wealth can bring, by protecting it and allowing it to do what it was always supposed to do – to be enjoyed by the individuals who own it. Our offices probably contain a greater concentration of international advisory expertise than any other firm, anywhere in the world. Our reputation as experts in this field has brought us family and corporate clients in every continent, almost entirely by personal recommendation. We will need to get to know you, your family, your business and your individual aims and requirements. You will need to get to know us and trust us. We can then provide you with a solution uniquely suited to your situation and to your needs. Our Specialists

Effective financial management is vital for the growth of a company, and in order for your business to fulfil its potential, we will ensure that not only are your bills getting paid, but we also ensure you are getting value for money, are not paying over the odds. OUTSOURCING FINANCE In an increasingly regulated world, it is essential for a company’s financial records to be kept in order. Effective financial management is vital for the growth of a company, and in order for your business to fulfil its potential, we will ensure that not only are your bills getting paid, but we also ensure you are getting value for money, are not paying over the odds. We can assist you with any resolution of queries with vendors. Bookkeeping is not just about paying bills; it is about interpreting and applying financial analysis to provide our clients with solutions that help them to achieve their strategic goals. Rawlinson & Hunter Singapore knows that you need to be on top of your business at all times. Up to date, accurate and relevant management reporting on your costs, income, cash flow, balance sheet, and market data is required to enable you to make quick and informed decisions in your chosen market. We are able to provide a full range of customised accounting services to suit our clients’ unique needs and circumstances. These include, but are not limited to: • Full maintenance of company financials • Accounts Payable & Receivable • In Depth Management Reporting • Statutory Reporting • Payroll Management • Bank Account Management, Liquidity & FX Management • Tax Reporting & Submission (Direct and Indirect for Singapore entities) • Trust Accounting • Fund Accounting & Administration Our Specialists

LEGAL Rawlinson & Hunter International is a grouping of independent firms with members throughout the world. It is not a legal entity in its own right and does not offer professional services in its own name. Each independent member of Rawlinson & Hunter International is a separate firm. These firms are not members of one international partnership or group, or otherwise necessarily legal partners or members with each other, nor is any one firm responsible for the services or activities of any other. Firms in certain jurisdictions offer services through a partnership structure or through the medium of limited liability vehicles, or both, depending on the nature of services offered. The partners and directors of each of the firms within the Rawlinson & Hunter grouping pride themselves on the shared ethos and quality of advice given across the Rawlinson & Hunter grouping. As a result, use is made throughout this website of the expressions “our” and “we” in reference to the service provided by each of the Rawlinson & Hunter firms. This should not be construed as Rawlinson & Hunter International existing as a single entity. Although the firms carry the same name, there is no common ownership among the firms of Rawlinson & Hunter International. This website is designed for the information of readers. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, information contained on the site may not be comprehensive and readers should not act upon it without seeking professional advice. The application and impact of the laws can vary widely from case to case, based upon the specific or unique facts involved. Accordingly, the information in this site is not intended to serve as legal, accounting, financial or tax advice. Users are encouraged to consult with professional advisers at their local Rawlinson & Hunter International office for advice concerning specific matters before making any decision. A list of legal partners and directors of that office can only be obtained from that office and nothing in this website shall imply that any other persons mentioned herein are partners or members of that office. R&H Trust Co. (Singapore) Pte. Limited is a trust company incorporated in Singapore and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and we are proud members of the Singapore Trustees Association. Rawlinson & Hunter (Singapore) Pte. Limited is regulated by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority to provide corporate secretarial services.