Singapore vs Hong Kong: where should you incorporate in 2026?
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Incorporation, tax filing, visas, licensing and renewals in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, the UAE and beyond. One account manager, full visibility on every step, no surprises.
Each service runs on a defined pipeline. You see the live stage, the documents needed, and the estimated completion date — updated the moment anything moves.
A single account manager handles your communication, escalations and approvals across every country and service. No call centers, no re-explaining.
Consulting firms refer clients, track progress and collect commissions in a dedicated partner portal — while we do the operational work.
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| User | Role | Party | Countries | 2FA | Status | Last active | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Osman k.osman@ftdfennec.com |
CAM | Internal | SG · MY | On | Active | 2 min ago | |
| L. Chen l.chen@ftdfennec.com |
CAM | Internal | HK · CN | On | Active | 18 min ago | |
| Finance Desk finance@ftdfennec.com |
Finance | Internal | All | On | Active | 1 h ago | |
| GOMAA · Ops team ops@gomaa.example |
Operations | Provider (B) | AE · SA | On | Active | 3 h ago | |
| Apex Advisory partners@apexadvisory.example |
Partner | Partner (D) | SG | Off | Active | Yesterday | |
| Compliance Review compliance@ftdfennec.com |
Compliance | Internal | All | On | Active | Yesterday | |
| External Auditor audit@assurance.example |
Auditor · read-only | Internal | All | On | Expires Aug 31 | 3 d ago |
Role permissions are granular (resource · action · scope). Partner and provider accounts are structurally unable to see each other — see the permission matrix.
Provider identity and costs are never shown to clients or partners.
| Invoice | Client | Amount | Status | Due | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF-INV-2026-01573 | Meridian Trading Ltd | S$ 2,715 | Partially paid | Jul 18 | |
| FF-INV-2026-01544 | Lotus Digital Pte | S$ 4,200 | Overdue 12 d | Jul 03 | |
| FF-INV-2026-01521 | Harbor & Kite LLC | $ 6,850 | Overdue 31 d | Jun 14 | |
| FF-INV-2026-01598 | Nordwind Trading FZE | AED 12,400 | Issued | Jul 25 | |
| FF-INV-2026-01601 | Jade Peak Consulting | HK$ 18,600 | Paid | — |
| Case | Client | Service | Stage | Provider | Due | Delay risk ✦ | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF-SG-2026-00042 | Meridian Trading Ltd | 🇸🇬 Pte Ltd · Foreign Director | 4/8 · Gov. Submission | GOMAA | Jul 24 | Low | In progress |
| FF-SG-2026-00047 | Lotus Digital Pte | 🇸🇬 Corporate Tax Filing | 2/6 · Docs verification | GOMAA | Jul 19 | Medium | Awaiting client |
| FF-AE-2026-00113 | Nordwind Trading FZE | 🇦🇪 Trade License Renewal | 3/5 · Gov. submission | GOMAA | Jul 21 | Low | In progress |
| FF-HK-2026-00089 | Jade Peak Consulting | 🇭🇰 Company Registration | 5/8 · Waiting approval | Harbor CS | Jul 12 | High · 6 d over | Delayed |
| FF-MY-2026-00031 | Straits Ventures Sdn Bhd | 🇲🇾 Sdn Bhd Incorporation | 1/7 · Application received | — | Aug 02 | Low | Awaiting payment |
| FF-SG-2026-00051 | Harbor & Kite LLC | 🇸🇬 Employment Pass ×2 | 6/9 · MOM processing | GOMAA | Jul 30 | Medium | In progress |
✦ Delay risk is AI-predicted from stage history, document status and office backlog. Click a row for the full case.
Providers can never message clients directly without CAM approval. Every message is logged and auditable.
✦ = AI lead score. Stages: Qualification → Quotation → Proposal → Contract → Negotiation → Won / Lost (with reason codes).
| Client | Service | Progress | Status | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordwind Trading FZE | 🇦🇪 Branch expansion | Government submission · 60% |
In progress | $1,512 accrued |
| Meridian Trading Ltd | 🇸🇬 Pte Ltd setup | Government submission · 55% |
In progress | $288 accrued |
| Oasis Foods LLC | 🇦🇪 License + visas | Document collection · 20% |
Docs needed | — |
| Sunrise Retail Co. | 🇹🇭 BOI setup | Completed Jul 11 |
Completed | $1,704 approved |
Your account manager confirms every referral within one business day. All client communication runs through them.
Progress shows stage name and completion only. Operational details and fulfillment vendors are managed by FTD Fennec — your single point of contact is your account manager.
| Client | Type | Active | Satisfaction | Last contact | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Trading Ltd | Direct | 2 cases | ★★★★★ | Jul 10 | Invoice due Jul 18 |
| Jade Peak Consulting | Direct | 1 case | ★★★☆☆ | Jul 08 | SLA breached |
| Nordwind Trading FZE | Via Apex | 1 case | ★★★★☆ | Jul 11 | Stage due Jul 21 |
| Lotus Digital Pte | Direct | 1 case | ★★★★☆ | Jul 14 | Docs overdue 2 d |
The partner (Apex) thread can never reach GOMAA, and GOMAA can never see partner threads — the two lanes only meet here, at the CAM.
| Invoice | For | Amount | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF-INV-2026-01573 Jul 02 · installment 2 of 2 |
Pte Ltd incorporation | S$ 715 | Due Jul 18 | |
| FF-INV-2026-01302 May 20 |
Employment Pass ×2 | S$ 4,200 | Paid | |
| FF-INV-2026-01188 Apr 02 · coupon WELCOME10 |
Tax consultation ×2 | S$ 2,425 | Paid | |
| FF-INV-2026-01059 Mar 15 · deposit |
Pte Ltd incorporation | S$ 2,000 | Paid |
Secured payment. Your case advances automatically the moment payment clears.
Meeting is confirmed and the video link generated automatically once payment succeeds. Free rescheduling up to 24 h before.
| Ticket | Subject | Status | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FF-T-01044 | Can we add a second shareholder before approval? | Waiting operations | 2 h ago |
| FF-T-00981 | Update registered mobile number | Resolved | Jul 09 |
| FF-T-00873 | Receipt for April consultation | Closed | Jun 20 |
| FF-T-00791 | Question about GST registration threshold | Closed | Jun 02 |
First response within 24 h (4 h for urgent). Your account manager is automatically assigned.