After deciding to apply for the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant, the next step is to identify the right MRA grant consultant to assist with the application and on-ground work. The MRA consultant that you choose will have a direct impact on your application – here are some factors that you should consider and questions that you should ask them:
Important Documents to Take Note
For client testimonials and track records, these are important documents as it is required to be submitted along with your application. Ideally, the chosen MRA consultant should have vast experience in helping you with the services needed for that particular jurisdiction.
Having a local operations team is also another key deciding factor. MRA consultants with a local presence in the chosen jurisdiction offer valuable market knowledge and government contacts for smooth operations. Their expertise ensures compliance with local regulations.
Under the factor of capabilities, if you plan to leverage on more than one component of the MRA grant – overseas market promotion, overseas business development, and overseas market setup. As most MRA consultants only focus on one area of the grant, having a consultant that covers multiple scope of work would be ideal for a holistic service.
Paul Hype Page & Co MRA Grant Consultancy
At Paul Hype Page & Co, we specialise in bringing Singapore businesses out of the country and have a 100% record for all applications submitted to date. Additionally, with strong experience in helping businesses globally to set up companies in Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia, we understand the nuances of company incorporation and have the local knowledge to craft the most effective go-to-market strategy.
Here are some of our differentiators from other MRA consultants and how we value add to your expansion strategy:
1. Strategic Expansion Roadmap
We craft your expansion business proposal tailored to what Enterprise Singapore are looking for, including understanding your market entry requirements. In addition, this includes, but not all-encompassing:
2. Dedicated Local Support
As your trusted MRA grant consultant, you can expect end-to-end execution support and expert advice from our local on-site project teams. You will be supported with a cumulative of over 2 decades worth of experience. Furthermore, beyond local support, our Singapore management team will guide you on your expansion journey.
3. Expert Local Knowledge that Transcends
We believe the best way to grow is to share our local knowledge with our clients so that you have the right knowledge to operate a confident business. Be it from corporate taxation to locations for office setups, we see this as a collaboration.
4. Access to 360 Operational Support
Providing all-round operational support, our goal is to ensure that your market entry is seamless from the get-go. Furthermore, we also aim to continue to support your business operations for years to come. As a leading company, we provide you with adaptable services for unique client experiences.
In addition, every client will have a minimum of 3:1 service support consisting of your business consultant, relationship manager, and local operations support.
5. Multi-Dimensional Services
As a full-fledged MRA grant consultant, we have different teams to assist with your market entry. Thus, work with our market entry specialists consisting of chartered accountants and lawyers on your company incorporation. In addition, we have our in-house brand and marketing agency for your overseas market promotion at your disposal, and our business development (BD) team for outsourced BD needs.
Join us in our roundtable networking sessions held in our conservation shophouse with fellow Singapore business owners to understand more about expansion into other parts of Asia via the grant.
FAQs
Yes, you may appoint more than 1 MRA grant consultant for the full scope of supporting activities. However, you cannot appoint more than 1 MRA grant consultant on the same service category.
Depending on the category of the grant you are applying for, the MRA grant consultant will primarily cover the services covered under the supportable activities. Be sure to understand what they can offer as some MRA grant consultants only offer grant application and leave the on-ground work to a third party overseas.
There is currently no certification or clear identification of who are MRA grant consultants.
There are 4 pre-approved MRA grant consultants for in-depth FTA consultancy. You may check them out here.
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