Why Singapore
Singapore. The jurisdiction that makes ASEAN work.
Five strategic reasons why Singapore is the right hub for Japanese brands expanding into Southeast Asia.
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Japan is Singapore's 3rd largest trading partner
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Singapore sovereign credit rating — Moody's, S&P, Fitch
ACRA
Public registry — TNGAP verifiable at UEN 202548372K
5 reasons
Five reasons Singapore is the right hub.
ACRA transparency
Singapore's ACRA registry is publicly searchable. Your clients and partners can verify TNGAP's registration (UEN: 202548372K) instantly — building trust before the first meeting.
ASEAN geographic hub
Singapore sits at the geographic and economic center of Southeast Asia. Logistics, finance, and regulation all radiate from this node.
English legal system
Singapore's common law framework and English-language legal system eliminate translation risk in contracts, compliance filings, and dispute resolution.
Japan-SG relationship
Japan is Singapore's third-largest trading partner. Regulatory bodies and logistics networks have deep Japan-facing infrastructure.
CBD registered address
TNGAP is registered at 6 Raffles Quay, #11-07 John Hancock Tower — Singapore's Central Business District. This is a Regus-operated business center, not a virtual mailbox.
Regulatory calendar
Singapore 2026.
April 2026
GST registration threshold revised for overseas vendors.
2026 ongoing
CITES enforcement tightened for protected-species derivatives in cosmetics.
IOR network advantage
Singapore IOR infrastructure is unmatched in ASEAN.
Singapore hosts the regional headquarters of every major Japanese logistics carrier and freight forwarder. This creates a certified IOR partner network that no other ASEAN country can replicate. TNGAP's 5 certified carriers — all Singapore-based — represent the deepest Japanese trade infrastructure in the region.
Regulatory Foundation
- UEN
- 202548372K
- Address
- 6 Raffles Quay, #11-07 John Hancock Tower, Singapore 048580
- Directors
- Uruma Matsushita (Founder & CEO)
Toshikazu Muramatsu (CSO, Singapore resident) - Legal Basis
- Hub-and-Spoke model — confirmed by Christopher & Lee Ong, Singapore
- Affiliation
- JCCI Singapore chapter — serving member companies since 2025
Certified Carrier Network
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