Incorporating a Tech Start-up in Singapore: A Beginner’s Guide

Tech Start-Ups HOW TO LAUNCH A TECH START-UP IN SINGAPORE: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE Should I incorporate а cоmpany? 1 Know Your Options Approach us to discuss your invention and ways to protect the intellectual property (IP). Our incorporation specialists will help you decide whether a start-up company is a good option. Patent Application Work with us to file a patent application on the invention before it comes public. As the major asset of a tech start-up is its IP, neglecting this step may damage your future profitability. Expand Your Network Network with like-minded entrepreneurs, review ideas with potential investors and evaluate the commercial aspects with targeted customers. 4 Plan Your Business Plan your business in detail by developing an understanding of the competition, funding needs, road-map of productization, and profitability. 11 Negotiate If the start-up is assisted by an incubation centre funded either by the government or private entities, make sure to negotiate the license or option agreement. 6 Pursue Funding Pursue funding full throttle as commercializing technology typically requires external capital. Equity Fund-raising Private Financing Angel Investors Government Financing Schemes RIKVIN RIKVIN PTE LTD | 20 Cecil Street, #14-01 Equity Plaza, Singapore 049705 Phone: (+65) 6320 1888 | Fax: (+65) 6438 2436| Email : [email protected] | www.rikvin.com