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India-Singapore Corridor

Singapore-India: Two Legal Jurisdictions, One Strategic Corridor

Largest FDI Source at $16.3 Billion

$16.3B
FDI to India
650K+
Indian Diaspora
$35.6B
Bilateral Trade
Legal 500 Asia Pacific Recognised•ISO 9001:2015 Certified

The Singapore-India Legal & Economic Corridor

Singapore stands as India largest source of FDI, contributing $16.3 billion in FY 2024-25. CECA provides preferential market access while SIAC arbitration offers efficient cross-border dispute resolution.

Core Legal Advisory Areas

Singapore-India contracts benefit from strong arbitration enforcement corridors. SIAC-seated arbitration clauses in commercial agreements enjoy streamlined recognition in Indian courts.

  • SIAC arbitration clause drafting for India enforcement
  • Singapore law vs Indian law governing clause considerations
  • Intercompany agreements for holding structures
  • Technology and IP licensing under FEMA
  • Service agreements for GCC operations

Treaty & Agreement Framework

India-Singapore DTAA

Tax treaty with beneficial rates, though capital gains benefits require meeting LOB provisions post-2017.

  • Capital gains regime post-2017
  • Dividend WHT at 15%
  • LOB conditions

India-Singapore CECA

Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with trade and investment facilitation.

  • Preferential tariffs
  • Services market access
  • Investment protections

Recent Developments

December 2025

CECA Review Discussions

Singapore and India commence discussions on enhancing CECA provisions.

Frequently Asked Questions: Singapore-India Corridor

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