Legal Structures Of Construction Companies

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Analyze and compare the Legal structures of U.S.A, Singapore and Korean architects’ offices and construction firms, and their practice procedures based schematic, design development, construction document, construction administration, etc. 1. Analyze the legal structure of Singapore architect’s office 2. Analyze the legal structure of Singapore construction firms In Singapore, the legal structures of all businesses can be either of the following: 1. Sole Proprietorship 2. Partnership 3. Limited Liability Partnership 4. Limited Partnership 5. Company The nature of the business activity will decide which structure the business will take be it an architect’s office or a construction firm. Types of Business Structures 1. Sole Proprietorship a. Definition - It is a business firm with only one owner. It is the simplest and most flexible business structure. b. Characteristics - Owned by one person or one company - It is not a legal entity (i.e. it cannot sue or be sued in its own name and it cannot own or hold any property) - Profits are taxed at personal income tax rates c. Who Can Register - Almost anyone or any company can register a sole-proprietorship - There are some exceptions. For instance, un-discharged bankrupts may not be allowed to register such entities in Singapore. - The owner must appoint a local manager if he/she is not "ordinarily resident" in Singapore (does not have a local address and cannot legally remain in Singapore for a long period of time) - The local manager must be above 18 years old and be one of the following: a. A Singapore citizen b. A Singapore Permanent Resident c. An employment pass holder d. An approval-in-principal employment pass holder e. A dependant pass holder d. Set-Up Costs - Fees for approval of business name: S$15 per name - Registration fees: S$50 - Yearly renewal fees: S$20 2. Partnership

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