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Client stories · Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)

Immigration and the family office planned together, and approval under the family office option

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant

Summary

Ms Lee’s Singapore GIP experience. She wanted Singapore as her family office base.

Background

Ms Lee, from Hong Kong, applied with her husband. She wanted Singapore as her family office base.

Main concern

Immigration and the family office involved a lot of coordination.

Our approach

We planned the GIP application and the family office together.

Process and outcome

She was approved under the family office option in about 12 months.

Adviser’s comment

Planning them together saves a great deal of coordination.

Singapore GIP application process

  1. Profile assessment (2–4 weeks): We assess whether your business or assets meet a GIP profile.
  2. Prepare and submit (1–2 months): Prepare the business or investment plan and submit it to the EDB.
  3. Assessment (Several months): The EDB assesses the application and arranges an interview.
  4. Investment and permanent residence (After approval): Complete the investment within the required period and receive permanent residence.

Is this right for you?

Every family’s background and timeline is different. To find out whether a similar plan could work for you, book a free consultation with Global Immigrate.

Based on a real client’s experience; names and some details have been changed for privacy.

Learn more: Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)

FAQ

Who is GIP suitable for?

Entrepreneurs with substantial businesses, family business successors and family office principals; most individual investors will not meet the requirements.

What is required after receiving permanent residence?

To renew your Re-Entry Permit (REP), you must maintain your investment and your business or residence ties with Singapore as required.

Can this be planned together with a family office?

Yes. Option C is itself a family office route, and GI Group’s family wealth team can help plan both together.

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