From Down Under to Little Red Dot: Tips for AU Businesses Expanding to SG

Event Details

Thinking of taking your Aussie business to Singapore? Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where seasoned advisors share real-world tips and practical know-how for expanding into one of Asia's most business-friendly markets.

Whether you're just starting to explore Singapore or already preparing to launch, this event will give you an insider's edge.

Our panel of experts work closely with Australian businesses every day and will share essential insights you won't find in a government brochure.

Topics include:

• Tax Talk – How Singapore's tax system compares to Australia's, including income tax and GST.

• Hiring Local Talent – Key rules, obligations, and common pitfalls when building a team in Singapore.

• Banking Without Borders – How small businesses can open a Singapore bank account (even from overseas).

• Relocation Essentials – Your options for moving to Singapore with your business – plus what this means for your spouse and family.

Expect straight-talking advice, practical tips, and answers to the questions Australian founders are actually asking.

Date: Thursday, 26 June 2025

Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm (registration from 3:00pm)

Location: Pullman Singapore, Oculus Room, Level 3 (1 Hill St, Singapore 179949)

Tickets: Complimentary for Members | Non-members $50 (excl. GST)

Special Offer:

All attendees will receive early access to CST Tax Advisors' brand-new publication – Expanding to Singapore: A Guide for Foreign Businesses.

Written by our panellists, the guide covers everything from corporate tax and company structuring to banking, employment, and immigration. It's the ultimate roadmap for any Aussie business making the leap to Singapore.

*Registration closes on Monday, 23 June, 5:00PM. If you are having issues registering, please contact events@austcham.org.sg

Speakers

Ziyan Chong
Associate Director, Channel Partnerships, SME & Growth of Airwallex
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Ziyan is an Associate Director at Airwallex, leading Channel Partnerships for Southeast Asia and South Asia. He has 15 years of experience in market expansion and go-to-market strategy, from Stripe, Grab and Parthenon.

Airwallex is a leading global financial platform for modern businesses, offering trusted solutions to manage everything from payments, treasury, and spend management to embedded finance. Proudly founded in Melbourne, Airwallex supports over 150,000 businesses globally and is trusted by brands such as Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN, and many more.
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Kenneth Kwek
Co-Founder and Director of Flyway Crossing Pte Ltd
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General Management leader with over 25 years’ experience in client services, P&L management, Account management & Operations management in the Expatriate Services, Immigration & Relocation industry. Energetic and passionate with proven track record in exceeding business goals through development and implementation of creative strategies, strong people leadership and a goal driven attitude. Well recognized for skills and ability to excel, working in a complex and challenging environment.
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Melissa Laurie
Chief Executive Officer at Oysterly Media
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Melissa Laurie has been recognised as a Woman to Watch in Asia and was a finalist in the Women Leading Tech Awards by Atlassian.

She is the Founder & Managing Director of Oysterly Media, one of Asia’s fastest-growing short video agencies based in Singapore. The company specialises in creator-led marketing and trains companies on employee-generated content.

Fortune 500 companies and leading brands including 3M, UPS, Microsoft, Hilton and more, partner with Oysterly Media for its creative thinking and expertise in short video.

Melissa writes a popular weekly newsletter and has a social following of over 45,000 across TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn, where she shares practical marketing tips to help brands grow on social media.
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Raj Mannar
Director of CHP Law LLC
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Raj is the head of the Corporate practice at CHP Law LLC, a multi-service law firm in Singapore. His areas of practice include corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial advisory, employment, and ESG. Raj regularly advises companies which are entering the Southeast Asian market, on how to structure their enterprises, as well as the necessary legal protections they would need to navigate Singapore and the region.

Having obtained his LLB (Hons) from The University of Queensland, Raj is no stranger to Aussie culture and cherishes the opportunity to serve as a bridge between Singapore and Australia.
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Boon Tan
Managing Director of CST Singapore
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Australian born with Singaporean heritage, Boon is a dual qualified Chartered Accountant in Singapore and Australia. His speciality lies in providing tax advice regarding the establishment of corporate structures in Singapore, as well as international taxation matters for companies operating in Singapore.

His combined personal and professional background means he is ideally positioned to provide specialist tax advice for companies expanding to or operating in Singapore including company founders of companies entering Singapore.
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