Latest Insights
Singapore’s Global Investor Programme: Attaining Permanent Residency Through Investments
March 9, 2021
WHAT IS IT?
- The Global Investor Programme (GIP) is for accomplished global investors interested in acquiring Singapore Permanent Resident status (PR)
- Allowing eligible global investors to drive their businesses and investment growth from Singapore
- The scheme is administered by EDB Contact Singapore, a division of the Economic Development Board (EDB)
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- Family members (spouse and children under the age of 21) can also acquire PR status.
- Eligible to apply for citizenship after holding PR status for ≥ 2 years.
QUALIFYING CRITERIA
- Established Business Owners
- ≥ 3 years of entrepreneurial and business track record
- Currently operating a company with S$200mil revenue per year
- Own ≥ 30% shares in the company (if company is privately held)
- Investment option(s): A / B / C
2. Next Generation Business Owners
- Immediate family should have ≥ 30% shareholding or be the largest shareholder in the company
- Operating company must have ≥ S$500mil revenue per year
- Be in the management team of the companY
- Investment option(s): A / B / C
3. Founders of Fast-Growth Companies
- Be the founder and one of the largest individual shareholders of the company with a valuation of S$500mil
- Company must have been invested into by a reputable Venture Capital or Private Equity firm
- Investment option(s): A / B / C
4. Family Offices
- ≥ 5 years of entrepreneurial, investment or management track record
- Must have net investable assets of ≥ S$200mil
- Investment option(s): C
*Companies must be engaged in one or more of the industries specified by the scheme.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
- Option A
- Invest ≥ S$2.5mil in a new business entity or in the expansion of an existing business in an approved business sector
- Option B
- Invest ≥ S$2.5mil in an approved fund that invests in Singapore-based companies
- Option C
- Invest ≥ S$2.5mil in a Singapore-based Single Family Office having AUM of ≥ S$200mil
Share This Article
Articles You May Like
As Chinese New Year approaches, many leaders in Hong Kong and Singapore’s hedge fund and asset management space are looking ahead to a fast-paced, transformative 2025.
Leading a financial institution in Hong Kong or Singapore? You’ve likely felt the mounting pressure. Between digital banking, new regulatory frameworks, and ESG requirements, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’re asking, "Where do I find the specialised talent I need for tomorrow—while managing today's demands?" you're not alone.
As the financial landscape continues to evolve in 2025, one thing is clear: hiring the right talent isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about aligning people with your organisation’s vision and long-term strategy.
Beyond the headline challenges of economic growth and geopolitics, several overlooked issues could significantly impact Hong Kong and Singapore’s financial sectors this year.
Talent is King (and Queen) in Alternatives: Insights from the 2024 EY Global Alternative Fund Survey
I recently attended the 18th EY Singapore Alternative Fund Symposium on 15 January 2025. The symposium featured various panels, fireside chats, and presentations from industry leaders, covering a wide range of topics relevant to the alternative investment sector in 2025.
As Chinese New Year approaches, many leaders in Hong Kong and Singapore’s hedge fund and asset management space are looking ahead to a fast-paced, transformative 2025.
Leading a financial institution in Hong Kong or Singapore? You’ve likely felt the mounting pressure. Between digital banking, new regulatory frameworks, and ESG requirements, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’re asking, "Where do I find the specialised talent I need for tomorrow—while managing today's demands?" you're not alone.
As the financial landscape continues to evolve in 2025, one thing is clear: hiring the right talent isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about aligning people with your organisation’s vision and long-term strategy.
Beyond the headline challenges of economic growth and geopolitics, several overlooked issues could significantly impact Hong Kong and Singapore’s financial sectors this year.
Talent is King (and Queen) in Alternatives: Insights from the 2024 EY Global Alternative Fund Survey
I recently attended the 18th EY Singapore Alternative Fund Symposium on 15 January 2025. The symposium featured various panels, fireside chats, and presentations from industry leaders, covering a wide range of topics relevant to the alternative investment sector in 2025.
Hong Kong remains a thriving hub for global financial markets, and as we move into 2025, its dynamism is undeniable. As a recruitment consultant, I’ve seen firsthand how the right talent strategies can shape success in this fast-paced industry.
The year 2024 has seen the Asian real estate market undergoing major changes, influenced by changing economic conditions, a rising focus on sustainability, and the market's shifting dynamics.
Whether it’s a boutique firm or a large MNC, I’ve seen firsthand how essential culture fit is for long-term success.
Innovations in technology, evolving patient expectations, and global challenges are driving rapid transformations in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, leading private equity firms to focus on investing in businesses that will shape the future of medicine.
With RM1 billion set aside for local talent development and a whopping US$16.9 billion in investments attracted from global giants, Malaysia is positioning itself as a major player in the tech and digital space.
Capabilities
Executive Search
LEADERSHIP TRAINING & CONSULTANCY
People
Expertise
FP GLOBAL PTE. LTD. Licence Number: 22C0953