The Genesis of SHORTS Business Services
In 2018, a trio of senior audit and taxation professionals hailing from global Big Four audit firms came together in Singapore with a shared realization: small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and foreign subsidiaries were routinely underserved by the corporate services industry.
Traditional providers either charged exorbitant fees with murky billing practices or relegated high-potential businesses to low-skilled junior clerks who frequently missed critical ACRA and IRAS statutory deadlines.
Headquartered at Level 30 Six Battery Road overlooking Raffles Place, SHORTS was built to dismantle these rigid conventions. We combined Big Four technical rigor with accessible, friendly, and transparent client engagement.
The "Happy SHORTS" Philosophy: Professional Comfort Drives Precision
Our company name embodies our core workplace ethos: "Happy customers, happy SHORTS". We believe that corporate compliance, accounting, and tax management need not be bureaucratic, intimidating, or stiff. By cultivating a modern work culture grounded in mutual respect, clear communication, and professional comfort, our practitioners bring genuine joy, meticulous precision, and dedication to safeguarding your statutory standing.
Partner-Led Guidance for Every Engagement
When you partner with SHORTS, your accounts and corporate governance are directly overseen by senior Big Four audit alumni who understand Singapore's regulatory frameworks inside out.
Howard
Leading corporate secretarial governance, cross-border corporate formations, and multinational corporate liaison. Praised across 20+ Google reviews for his remarkable patience, rapid replies, and strategic business advice that extends far beyond routine compliance.
Wilson
Overseeing statutory accounting, SFRS compliance, and complex corporate tax lodgments. Singled out by Singapore directors for exceptional deadline precision, structured bookkeeping workflows, and seamless IRAS coordination.
Client Case Studies from Real Singapore Directors
Real-world accounts of how our Big Four approach eliminates compliance friction across Singapore's commercial landscape.
Alex Teo (F&B Sector)
Managing kitchen operations and accounting books simultaneously was overwhelming until SHORTS stepped in. The accounting team led by Wilson ensured all tax filing deadlines and accounting timelines were met with meticulous precision, letting us focus on growing our restaurant footfall.
Jessie Lim (Retail SME)
Managing retail inventory and multi-channel merchant settlements in Singapore requires tight financial controls. SHORTS delivered seamless, dependable assistance with corporate tax filings, bringing immense peace of mind to our daily retail operations.
Alistair Worthington (Trading MNC)
As the COO of an international trading entity, we required a dependable Singapore operational arm to liaise with our Australian corporate headquarters. Howard's leadership in managing corporate secretarial duties and tax filing has been exemplary.