British Columbia and Singapore
Singapore is a leading global hub for business, finance, and innovation, offering a stable and highly developed economy that connects companies to markets across Southeast Asia and beyond. Its strategic location, world‑class infrastructure, and pro‑investment regulatory environment make it an ideal gateway for British Columbia businesses seeking to expand in the Indo‑Pacific region.
As a priority market in B.C.’s Trade Diversification Strategy—and supported by agreements like the CPTPP and ongoing digital trade initiatives—Singapore provides strong opportunities across technology, clean energy, agritech, life sciences, and advanced services.
Trade & Investment Highlights
- Currently, Canada is in negotiations for its entry to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), initiated by Chile, New Zealand, and Singapore. Once in force, B.C. companies—particularly in digital trade, ICT, e-commerce, and tech-enabled services—would benefit from facilitated cross-border digital commerce, aligned data and e-commerce standards, and access to Singapore and ASEAN digital markets.
- The CPTPP between Canada and Singapore offers B.C. exporters preferential market access, including reduced tariffs on agri-food, seafood, forestry products, and technology.
- Through Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, Canada works to deepen its strategic partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member states. In February 2023, Canada announced a $24M investment to establish the Trade Gateway to Southeast Asia, which will be based in Singapore. The Trade Gateway is a market entry point and catalyst for Canadian businesses to grow their engagement and presence in the ASEAN region and enhance Canada’s profile as a commercial and investment partner.
- Singapore has an attractive tax system with a competitive 17% corporate tax rate, no capital gains tax, and various investment incentives for foreign investors.
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- Assist in commercial location identification and site selection.
- Provide information on transportation infrastructure and logistics gateways.
- Offer introductions to sector associations, industries and provide cluster insight.
- Facilitate understanding and solutions for talent, skilled workforce and labour mobility
- Facilitate engagement with professional advisors on legal, compliance and tax matters
- Help navigating and offering referrals within government agencies on First Nations, business and regulatory processes.
- Identify high potential investment opportunities and offer industry insight.
- Introductions to sector associations and local industry contacts.
- Introductions to companies seeking investments to expand.
- Provide knowledge on local innovation hubs and connections to entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Introductions to local venture capital networks.
- Market entry assistance in international markets.
- Match buyers and sellers in local and foreign markets.
- Validate the potential of products in new international markets.
- Assist in navigating government export programs and financial supports.
- Strategic introductions to prospective buyers and partners in foreign markets.
- Participate in relevant international trade missions and events, and inbound buyer visits.
- Provide insight and advice on how to leverage trade agreements and overcome trade barriers.
- Enable access to trade representatives in foreign markets for on-the-ground assistance.
- Advice and coaching on how to prepare for successful export development and market entrance.
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Singapore
As the financial and regional hub of Southeast Asia, Singapore is the most active economic gateway between East and West in the region. The city-state is active in diverse range of industries from aerospace and electronics, to medical technology and the creative industries.
Trade and investment representatives in Singapore are actively supporting businesses to explore shared opportunities.
Singapore Office:
High Commission of Canada
One George Street, #11-01
Singapore, 049145
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries
Managing Director, ASEAN
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