🏛️ SG Wealth Law — Family Office & Fund Lawyers in Singapore
Set Up Your Singapore Family Office & Funds — Legally, Efficiently, Discreetly
Family Office Setup
Full legal framework for incorporation, MAS 13O/13U applications, and governance.
Private Trust Company (PTC) Setup
How to Set Up a Trust Fund in Singapore — Using a Private Trust Company (PTC) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
VCC Fund Setup
VCC Fund Setup in Singapore – Structure, Tax and Compliance. Learn compliance.
Universal Life Insurance (ULI) in Trust
Life Insurance Trusts in Singapore – The Rockefeller Trust Model for Multi-Generational Wealth
Fund Manager Licence Applications
Fund Manager Licence Application in Singapore.
Investment / Premium Financing via Life Insurance
Life Insurance Financing in Singapore — Premium Financing & Collateral Strategies
Tax Incentive Application
Section 13O & 13U Tax Exemptions — Singapore Family Office Tax Structures
Family Office Banking & Singapore Trust Structures
Why Singapore Is the Preferred Hub for Family Offices?
Stable Legal & Tax Framework
Singapore offers clarity, security, and favourable S13O/S13U tax exemptions.
Global Investment Gateway
Access to leading banks, custodians, and fund administrators within a trusted jurisdiction.
MAS-Regulated Environment
Transparent and internationally respected regulatory standards for funds and family offices.
How We Work
Work Process
01
Structure Planning
Choose optimal entities (VCC, PTC, CLG, fund manager).
03
Implementation
Incorporation, licensing, and bank onboarding.
05
Ongoing Support
Annual filings, reviews, and expansion advisory
02
Tax & Regulatory Review
Assess MAS 13O/13U qualification and compliance.
04
Governance Setup
Family constitution, board structure, and trustee guidelines.
Success Stories
★★★★★
Outstanding Rating based on extensive feedback
“Excellent”
A Southeast Asian family consolidated assets into a Singapore VCC, qualifying under MAS 13U within 10 weeks.
★★★★★
Andrew Choi
“Highly Recommended”
An irrevocable life insurance trust funded by multiple policies created perpetual capital for family reinvestment and philanthropy.
★★★★★
Victoria Hughes
“Outstanding client feedback”
A business family established a Private Trust Company owned by a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) to manage five family trusts under one governance charter.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Anthony Malinowski
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the MAS 13O / 13U tax exemption?
A: Singapore’s Section 13O and 13U incentives grant tax exemption on income from qualifying investments managed by family offices or funds.
Q: What is a Variable Capital Company (VCC)?
A: A flexible Singapore fund structure that allows multiple sub-funds under one legal entity, ideal for fund managers and family offices.
Q: Can a family office manage its own assets without a CMS licence?
A: Yes, provided it qualifies under the Single Family Office exemption conditions.
Q: What is the CLG-over-PTC model?
A: A governance structure where a Company Limited by Guarantee owns a Private Trust Company — ensuring long-term family control and continuity.
Q: Can life insurance be placed into a trust?
A: Yes, through a Life Insurance Trust, where policy proceeds fund multi-generation wealth under trustee management
Schedule a meeting with us
Trusted Legal Services
Build Your Family Office or Fund with Confidence
Whether you are establishing your first family office, launching a VCC fund, or creating a trust structure for long-term legacy, our lawyers provide clear, confidential guidance every step of the way.