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Singapore GIP Option C: Permanent Residence Through a Single Family Office

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

Summary

Option C of Singapore’s Global Investor Programme requires a single family office with at least SGD 200 million of assets under management, deploying SGD 50 million in Singapore; permanent residence is granted on approval. The three options compared, and Option C’s benefits and planning.

Three investment options

Option Requirement
A SGD 10 million in a new or expanding Singapore business
B SGD 25 million in a GIP-select fund
C A single family office with at least SGD 200M AUM, deploying SGD 50M in Singapore

Applicant profiles

The programme is for people with substantial businesses or assets:

  • Established entrepreneurs
  • Next-generation business owners
  • Founders of fast-growth companies
  • Family office principals

Who Option C suits

Families with substantial wealth planning to use Singapore as their Asian family office and succession base.

Option C’s benefits

  • Immigration and family wealth management in one structure
  • Permanent residence on approval
  • Singapore’s well-developed financial and legal system
  • Convenience for family business and education in Asia

Planning points

  1. Investment strategy: the family office’s allocation and approach.
  2. Governance: family members’ roles and decision-making.
  3. Compliance: operating under Singapore’s rules.
  4. Ongoing requirements: maintain the investment and ties to renew the Re-Entry Permit.

GI Group’s family wealth team can help with the overall arrangements.

FAQ

What is required after gaining PR?

Maintain the investment and business or residence ties to renew your Re-Entry Permit (REP).

Does it suit ordinary investors?

The threshold is very high; it mainly suits substantial entrepreneurs and family offices.

How long does approval take?

The Economic Development Board assesses applications, usually with an interview; timing varies.

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