{"id":1120,"date":"2026-08-17T12:38:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T12:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setuphero.com\/sg\/?page_id=1120"},"modified":"2026-09-30T11:17:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:17:57","slug":"disclaimer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/setuphero.com\/sg\/disclaimer\/","title":{"rendered":"Disclaimer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1120\" class=\"elementor elementor-1120\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b703ed6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b703ed6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6959324 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6959324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"disclaimer\" class=\"disclaimer-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"disclaimer-container\">\r\n        <!-- Header -->\r\n        <div class=\"disclaimer-header\">\r\n            <span class=\"disclaimer-tag\">Legal<\/span>\r\n            <h1 class=\"disclaimer-title\">Disclaimer<\/h1>\r\n            <p class=\"disclaimer-date\">Last Updated: September 2026<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Main Content Card -->\r\n        <div class=\"disclaimer-card\">\r\n            \r\n            <p class=\"disclaimer-intro\">\r\n                The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"disclaimer-sections-space\">\r\n                <!-- Section 1 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">1. Private Company \u2013 Not a Government Agency<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>SetupHero is a privately owned and operated company. We are not a government agency, government department, regulatory authority, or official representative of the Government of Singapore.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or acting on behalf of any Singapore government authority unless expressly stated otherwise.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>References on this website to government authorities, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, or other organisations are provided solely to explain the processes, requirements, and services associated with establishing and operating a business in Singapore.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>These organisations may include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\r\n                        <ul class=\"disclaimer-list\">\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Ministry of Manpower (MOM) & Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and local financial institutions<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Other government departments, regulators, licensing bodies, and third-party service providers<\/li>\r\n                        <\/ul>\r\n                        <p>Their names, trademarks, and logos remain the property of their respective owners. Their inclusion or mention on this website does not imply endorsement, partnership, or government affiliation unless explicitly stated.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 2 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">2. Professional Service Provider<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>SetupHero provides private professional assistance relating to services such as company incorporation, corporate administration, company secretarial services (Registered Filing Agent coordination), accounting and tax coordination, business setup, immigration support, banking assistance, and related advisory or administrative services.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>Where a regulated, licensed, registered, or third-party professional is required to perform a particular service (such as statutory CPA audits or legal advice), that service may be provided or facilitated through appropriately qualified professionals, registered agents, licensed service providers, or other authorised third parties.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 3 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">3. No Guarantee of Government Approval<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>SetupHero can assist clients with preparing, coordinating, and submitting applications and documentation; however, all government, regulatory, immigration, licensing, banking, and other third-party approvals remain entirely at the discretion of the relevant authority or institution.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>We cannot guarantee:<\/p>\r\n                        <ul class=\"disclaimer-list\">\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Company name reservation or approval<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> ACRA incorporation approval<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Unique Entity Number (UEN) issuance<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Employment Pass (EP), EntrePass, or ONE Pass approval<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Immigration or security clearance approval<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Corporate or personal bank account approval<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Tax exemption status approval by IRAS<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Trademark registration approval by IPOS<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right disclaimer-icon\"><\/i> Processing or approval within a specific timeframe<\/li>\r\n                        <\/ul>\r\n                        <p>Government authorities, banks, regulators, and other third parties may request additional documentation, conduct additional due diligence, reject an application, or change their requirements at any time.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 4 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">4. Processing Times<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>Any processing times or estimated completion periods shown on this website are estimates based on typical circumstances and previous experience.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>Actual processing times may vary depending on government authorities, regulatory agencies, banks, immigration departments, documentation requirements, public holidays, compliance checks, client responsiveness, and other circumstances outside our control.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>References such as \u201c24\u201348 hours,\u201d \u201c1\u20132 weeks,\u201d or other estimated timelines should therefore not be interpreted as guarantees.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 5 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">5. Government and Third-Party Fees<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>Unless specifically stated otherwise, fees charged by SetupHero are professional service fees for assisting with and managing the relevant service.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>Government incorporation fees, business registration fees, immigration visa charges, CPA statutory audit fees, banking charges, taxes, duties, deposits, courier charges, translation costs, and other third-party expenses apply separately unless included in an explicit package scope.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 6 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">6. No Legal, Tax, Investment, or Financial Advice<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>Information provided through this website, including information relating to corporate structures, Singapore Corporate Income Tax, tax exemption status, immigration, banking, wealth management, or international trade, is intended for general informational purposes.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>It should not be considered a substitute for personalised legal, tax, accounting, immigration, investment, or financial advice.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>Laws, tax rules, regulations, and government policies may change, and their application can vary depending on individual circumstances.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>Clients should obtain advice from suitably qualified professionals before making significant legal, tax, financial, immigration, or investment decisions.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 7 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">7. Tax Information<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>Any tax rates (such as Singapore's Corporate Income Tax rate of 17%), tax benefits, exemptions (such as the Start-Up Tax Exemption or Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption), incentives, or examples mentioned on this website are provided for general informational purposes only.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>Eligibility for a particular tax treatment depends on several factors, including the company's operational activities, management location, tax residency, economic substance, source of income, applicable legislation, treaties, regulatory requirements, and the individual circumstances of the client.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>SetupHero does not guarantee that establishing a Singapore company structure will automatically result in a specific tax rate or tax exemption outcome.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 8 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">8. Banking Assistance<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>Where SetupHero provides assistance with opening a corporate or personal bank account in Singapore, our role is limited to assisting with documentation, introductions, preparation, coordination, and the application process where applicable.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>The final decision to approve or reject a bank account application is made solely by the relevant financial institution's compliance department.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>SetupHero is not a bank and does not control the bank's compliance procedures, eligibility criteria, account-opening timelines, or final decisions.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 9 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">9. Immigration and Visa Services<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>Where immigration, Employment Pass (EP), EntrePass, Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass, or dependant pass assistance is provided, SetupHero may assist with application preparation, documentation, coordination, and submission.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) retain complete discretion over all immigration and pass approval decisions.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>No statement on this website should be interpreted as a guarantee that a visa, entry permit, or employment pass will be granted.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 10 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">10. Accuracy of Information<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this website is accurate and current. However, government procedures, legislation, regulations, tax rules, immigration requirements, banking policies, fees, and eligibility criteria may change without notice.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>SetupHero does not warrant that all information on this website will always be complete, accurate, or current.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>Visitors should contact our team to confirm current requirements before relying on information published on this website.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 11 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">11. Third-Party Websites and Services<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>This website may contain references or links to third-party websites, government portals, banks, professional service providers, or other organisations.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>SetupHero does not control these third-party websites or services and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, policies, decisions, or actions.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>Accessing third-party websites is undertaken at the user's own discretion.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 12 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">12. Limitation of Liability<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SetupHero shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss resulting from reliance upon information contained on this website or decisions made by government agencies, regulators, banks, immigration authorities, licensing bodies, or other third parties.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 13 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">13. Changes to This Disclaimer<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>We may amend or update this Disclaimer periodically to reflect changes to our services, applicable laws, regulations, or business practices.<\/p>\r\n                        <p>The latest version will be published on this page together with the updated revision date.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Section 14 -->\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h2 class=\"disclaimer-heading\">14. Contact Us<\/h2>\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-text-space\">\r\n                        <p>If you have any questions about this Disclaimer or require clarification regarding our services, please contact SetupHero through the contact details provided on this website.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Important Notice Box -->\r\n            <div class=\"disclaimer-notice-box\">\r\n                <div class=\"disclaimer-notice-glow\"><\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"disclaimer-notice-content\">\r\n                    <div class=\"disclaimer-notice-title-wrap\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-triangle-exclamation disclaimer-notice-icon\"><\/i>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"disclaimer-notice-heading\">Important Notice<\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <p class=\"disclaimer-notice-text\">\r\n                        SetupHero is a private company and is not part of, affiliated with, or operated by the Government of Singapore. We provide professional corporate setup and related support services. Government, tax, visa, and banking decisions are determined exclusively by the relevant authorities.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Footer Disclaimer Text -->\r\n        <div class=\"disclaimer-footer-wrap\">\r\n            <p class=\"disclaimer-footer-text\">\r\n                <strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> SetupHero is a private company and is not a Singapore government agency. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Singapore. 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