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Bill Gates. Mark Zuckerberg. Larry Page. Sergey Brin. They share more than a few enviable accomplishments. They’re billionaires, they made their fortunes in tech and they started their businesses while they were still students. It also doesn’t hurt that they’re seriously smart cookies.

However you slice it, they’re all living proof that you don’t have to wait until after graduation to launch your own business. And, as is the case for Gates and Zuckerberg, you might not have to graduate at all (though, to be clear, we’re not advocating for dropping out).  

If you’re considering becoming a student entrepreneur, just like any other endeavor you undertake, you should have a clear plan -- not something like a half-assed term paper hobbled together the night before it’s due. Researching the steps needed to successfully bootstrap a business from your dorm room is key.

Related: This Dropout Is Trying to Keep Kids Out of Student Debt

Here's a six-step snapshot of the basics of starting up. At first glance, it looks easy, but, as many student entrepreneurs will attest, it's very challenging, especially while juggling a course load and keggers:

1. Evaluate your business skills, knowledge and goals.
2. Find the business idea that suits you best.
3. Research your competitors (and prepare to crush them).
4. Make a stellar business plan.
5. Seek out a helpful mentor.
6. Register your business, open up shop and rock it.

Luckily the people behind the U.K.-based Westminster Bridge Student Accommodation and Urbanest Student Accommodation have neatly packed specific, actionable instructions pertaining to each of the above steps into the helpful infographic below. We couldn’t help but notice that a good chunk of the information visualized within it hails from our very own wordsmiths, right here at Entrepreneur.com.    

From inception to launch, here’s how to start up while you’re still a student. Good luck!

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(ACRA) will introduce six new fees.

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) will introduce six new fees and streamline its regulatory fee structure for businesses, said the regulator in a statement on Wednesday (Oct 8).

ACRA said the new fees were introduced following the recent passing by Parliament of the Companies (Amendment) Bill, the Business Names Registration Bill and the ACRA (Amendment) Bill. The new fees include those for application for registration or annual renewal as a Qualified Individual for Corporate Service Providers.

At the same time, some businesses may have to pay higher annual fees following the streamlining of the fee structure. According to ACRA, the increase will range from S$10 to S$40 per year depending on the business type.

For sole-proprietorships, partnerships and limited partnerships, there will also be a fee increase of S$50 for the initial registration of the business. ACRA added that the increase is necessary to ensure that its operating costs to maintain an accurate and comprehensive register of business entities can continue to be recovered at cost.

Meanwhile, fees related to ad-hoc applications for waivers, exemptions or extension of time to comply with statutory requirements such as filing of accounts and holding the annual general meeting will also increase by a range of S$30 to S$170. ACRA explained this is to adequately reflect the resources spent to process such applications.

These fee changes will take effect with the implementation of the legislative changes, which is expected to take place no later than first quarter of 2015.

The A-Z of Singapore startup grants and schemes. Be your own boss now.

SPRING Start-up Enterprise Development Scheme (SPRING SEEDS)

SPRING SEEDS is another dollar-to-dollar co-funding scheme. It will match third-party investors up to S$1 million (US$770,000). The first round of contribution by SPRING SEEDS is usually capped at S$300,000 (US$232,000).

Technology Enterprise Commercialisation Scheme (TECS)

TECS is an initiative that funds R&D projects for early-stage startups, with the aim of developing technology that can be commercialized. The program is further split into two grants, depending on the maturity level of the technology. In total, a startup could get up to S$750,000 (US$579,000).

Technology Incubation Scheme (TIS)

TIS is another initiative by the NRF, this time targeting early stage startups. Together with partner venture capital firms, it matches up to 85 percent of the VC’s investment, with a cap of S$500,000 (US$385,000) per company. The investor can have the option to buy back NRF’s stake in the company in three years.

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List of Grants for SME

There are grants for SME that can help your company to improve the productivity and capability. Furthermore, we can help turn your investments into tax saving, or receive a cash payouts of up to $60,000. With more than 100 grants given by the various government agencies such as Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), Spring Singapore , Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) . We can help you to determine which ones you qualify for.

Receive up to $60000 of cash payout (PIC)

The IRAS PIC Bonus encourages more companies to take advantage of the PIC scheme to invest in productivity. Businesses that spend a minimum of $5,000 in PIC activities in a year will receive a dollar-for-dollar matching cash bonus. The cash bonus will be up to $15,000 over three Years of Assessment (YA 2013 to YA 2015). It will be paid over and above the existing PIC benefits, and is expected to cost over $450 million over three years.

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Starting a biz in Singapore (Incorporation)

For Local

A minimum of one shareholder. 100 per cent foreign ownership of shares by individuals or legal entities is allowed

At least one director must be singaporean resident, i. e. a Singaporean citizen, a Singaporean permanent resident (PR) or a foreigner holding a valid Employment Pass (EP).

At least one corporate secretary must be Singaporean resident and qualified to hold the position. Specifically, the corporate secretary must have experience in the custody, maintenance and control of documents according to Singaporean law.

There are no requirements for minimum paid-up capital when incorporating a private limited company in Singapore. It is possible to register a company with paid-up capital of one Singapore dollar. Note that the share capital can be held in any currency.

A local registered address in Singapore is required for a private limited company. Post Office Box addresses are not allowed.

Thus, the formula for the requirements to incorporate private limited company in Singapore is as follows:

Once the decision is made to register a company in Singapore, the standard procedure is divided into three steps. The preparation phase consists of the approval of the company name, preparation and signing of all necessary documents. The incorporation phase (step 2) entails the submission of the actual application to the authorities. The follow-up phase (step 3) consists of opening the necessary bank accounts and, if necessary, obtaining licences and/or permits.

After the company name has been approved, the following incorporation documents must be prepared and filed:

• Memorandum & Articles of Association setting out the objects and bye-laws of the proposed company.
• Statutory Declaration of Compliance (Form 6)
• Certificate of Identity (Form 7)
• Notice of Situation of Registered Office and of Office Hours at time of Incorporation (Form 44)
• Consent to Act as Director & Statement of Non Disqualification to Act as Director (Form 45).

For Foreigners

Singapore law does not allow foreigners individuals or foreign corporate entities to self-register a Singapore company. You must engage a professional secretarial firm to register your Singapore Company.

We have various package to help you to open a company in Singapore. Contact us now and we will give you the quote once we know your requirements of your business set up. We have professional to help you and assist you on this to make your incorporation path as smooth as possible.

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