Singapore Global Investor Program – Founders of Fast Growing Companies


Investors who are interested in starting a business or investing in Singapore can apply for Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) status through the following methods. Founders of fast-growing companies need to meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the Global Investor Program.

Singapore Global Investor Program – Founders of Fast Growing Companies

Application requirements

* The applicant must be the founder or the largest shareholder of a company with a valuation of not less than SGD 500 million; and

* The company needs to be invested by a reputable venture capital firm or private equity firm

* Companies must comply with industries on the Singapore government's designated list.

*Investment options :

[A] Invest at least SGD 10 million to establish a new business or expand an existing business.


[B] Invest at least SGD 25 million, mainly investing in the Singapore Global Investor Plan Fund.


[C] Establish a Singapore-based family office (Single-Family Office) with assets under management (AUM) of at least SGD 200 million and an investment of at least SGD 50 million in one of the following 4 investment categories: (i) in Singapore stocks, real estate trusts or business trusts listed on an approved exchange; (ii) eligible bonds listed on the MAS inquiry system; (iii) funds distributed by Singapore-licensed/registered managers or financial institutions; and (iv) Private equity investments in unlisted Singapore-based operating companies.




AIMS service process

AIMS Service Process
  • 1. Preliminary inquiries to AIMS and understand the project content
  • 2. Sign a service agreement with AIMS and pay the service fee, and collect various documents from the applicant at the same time
  • 3. Submit the GIP application to the Singapore Economic Development Board, and the applicant will be invited to participate in an interview.
  • 4. After the applicant passes the assessment, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore will issue a letter of in-principle approval for permanent residence. The applicant must complete the investment within six months.
  • 5. After making the investment, the applicant needs to provide relevant documents and investment commitments to the Singapore Economic Development Board. Once confirmed, a final approval letter will be issued.
  • 6. The applicant must confirm the approved Singapore permanent residence status within 12 months after the final approval letter is issued.

Service Content:

  • Service Content

    Assist in planning investment plans and proposals

  • Service Content

    Providing legal advice on Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) licensing exemptions

  • Service Content

    Monitor application progress

  • Service Content

    Assist in completing investment

  • Service Content

    Guide and collect required documents for immigration and submit applications

  • Service Content

    Assistance with opening a private bank account

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