CPA Partnership

What CPA Partnership does

CPA Partnership is a Singapore-based professional services firm operating through three affiliated entities: CPA Partnership Pte Ltd (corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, and payroll), CPA Advisory LLC (employment agency, nominee director, and advisory), and CPA John Lim & Co (assurance). The firm targets three primary segments — individuals, corporates, and financial institutions — and positions Singapore as a gateway for foreign companies entering Asia and for Singapore-based companies expanding abroad. Its service catalogue spans roughly 20 lines organized into corporate and business services, accounts/tax/assurance, human resources, business advisory, and insolvency, supplemented by global incorporation services delivered through membership in the International Accounting Consortium and by property consulting through subsidiary Choice Properties Asia.

The firm delivers services primarily through a single headquarters at International Plaza in Singapore's CBD, supplemented by a global affiliate network spanning accounting, consulting, legal, technology, training, and financial institutions. Its underlying technology is limited to an automated HRM system and a payroll processing platform that supports global payroll outsourcing; there is no disclosed proprietary technology, AI capability, or software product. The firm's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: direct email and phone outreach, dedicated relationship managers for higher-touch services such as corporate bank account opening (delivered in partnership with top Singaporean banks), and inbound via its website. Marketing is predominantly digital and content-light.

CPA Partnership is privately held with no parent company, no institutional funding, and no disclosed ownership structure. CEO John Lim, a Chartered Accountant (Singapore) and CPA (Australia) with over 30 years of experience spanning Arthur Andersen, Baker Tilly TFW LLP, PKF-CAP LLP, HT Khoo & Associates PAC, and ISCA, leads the firm. The firm maintains memberships with the International Accounting Consortium and the International Trade Council, and is PDPA-compliant under Singapore data protection law. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

CPA Partnership

Legal name

CPA Partnership Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://cpa-partnership.com.sg

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CPA Partnership is a Singapore-based professional services firm offering incorporation, corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, audit, HR/payroll, immigration, and business advisory services to individuals, corporates, and financial institutions, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for Singapore market entry and expansion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting & Business Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting, Audit & Tax (CPA/CA/ACCA CPE) (EDAAALAA)

Keywords

• Accounting services
• Corporate secretarial services
• Tax compliance advisory
• Company incorporation
• Immigration visa services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Fees: CPA Partnership generates revenue through professional services fees including corporate secretarial services, accounting, tax compliance, payroll services, HR services, business advisory, and immigration/visa assistance. Services are provided to individuals, corporates, and financial institutions through their three entities.
2. Incorporation and Formation Services: Revenue from company incorporation services, including name search, local and foreign incorporation, and shelf companies for urgent needs.
3. Advisory Services: Business strategy and expansion advisory, M&A/IPO advisory, property consulting through subsidiary Choice Properties Asia, and regulatory/AML compliance advisory.
4. Employment and Immigration Services: Revenue from work pass services (S Pass, Employment Pass, EntrePass, Dependent Pass, etc.), immigration applications including PR through employment and investment, and citizenship applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CPA Partnership is a Singapore-based professional services firm that delivers corporate secretarial, accounting, tax compliance and payroll services, alongside advisory work on HR, recruitment, work passes/immigration, company incorporation, audit, market entry, M&A/IPO, banking, property, regulatory/AML compliance, and insolvency. It operates as a one-stop-shop across three sub-entities (CPA Partnership Pte Ltd, CPA Advisory LLC, CPA John Lim & Co) for individuals, corporates, and financial institutions, with a global affiliate network via the International Accounting Consortium.

Product overview

CPA Partnership is a Singapore-based consulting firm organized into three sub-brands: CPA Partnership Pte Ltd (corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, and payroll services), CPA Advisory LLC (employment agency, nominee director, and advisory services), and CPA John Lim & Co (assurance services). The portfolio consists of consulting and professional services rather than a unified technology product—services span corporate incorporation and secretarial, accounts/tax/audit, HR recruitment and payroll processing, work pass and immigration, business advisory (market entry, M&A, banking, property consulting), regulatory/AML compliance, and insolvency. Services are delivered through a global affiliate network with over 50 years of combined industry experience, operating on a 'one price, one team' philosophy for consistent client service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Secretarial Services Provides company secretaries to help clients comply with statutory filings and requirements across multiple operating jurisdictions; for corporates needing ongoing Singapore statutory compliance.
• Accounting Services Account preparation in compliance with Singapore accounting and disclosure standards, including special-request preparations; for SMEs, corporates, and financial institutions needing statutory accounts.
• Tax Advisory and Compliance Advisory services to optimize tax outcomes and avoid double taxation for cross-border businesses, plus tax-return preparation and IRAS correspondence; for corporates and individuals with Singapore tax exposure.
• Goods & Services Tax (GST) Compliance GST registration assistance, quarterly GST return submission, and GST claim management; for Singapore-registered businesses and foreign companies with GST exposure.
• Internal/External Audit Audit services for internal and external audit needs delivered by trained professionals; for listed companies, multi-national corporations, and SMEs requiring statutory or voluntary audits.
• Company Incorporation Name search and company incorporation services in Singapore, including access to recently incorporated shelf companies for urgent needs; for foreign founders and corporates establishing a Singapore entity.
• Bank Account Opening Corporate bank account opening assistance through partnerships with top Singaporean banks, including offshore and multi-currency correspondent account services; for corporates and foreign companies opening Singapore or international bank accounts.
• Nominee Directors Panel of professional resident directors appointed to comply with local statutory requirements; for foreign-owned Singapore companies needing a local resident director.
• Registered Business Address Virtual office services providing a registered business address within Singapore's prestigious CBD area; for foreign companies needing a Singapore registered address for statutory and reputational purposes.
• HR Compliance and Advisory Advisory services on human-resource matters including employment terms and compliance with Singapore employment legislation; for SMEs and corporates needing HR compliance support.
• Recruitment Services Full staffing assistance including interview, hiring, and employment-contract drafting per Singapore standards; for SMEs, corporates, and financial institutions hiring locally.
• HRM and Payroll Automated HRM system and payroll outsourcing services for global workforce management; for SMEs, corporates, and financial institutions needing HRM and payroll processing.
• Work Pass Services Employment-visa assistance for S Pass, Employment Pass, EntrePass, Dependent Pass, Long Term Visit Pass, and Student Pass; for corporates sponsoring foreign hires and individuals seeking Singapore employment authorization.
• Immigration Services Immigration-visa applications including Singapore PR through employment and investment, and citizenship applications; for individuals and investor-applicants seeking long-term Singapore residency or citizenship.
• Market Entry Advisory Introduction to Singapore investors and business partners, business-grants advisory and application, government-license advisory; for foreign companies and investors entering the Singapore market.
• Business Strategy & Expansion Expansion advisory covering business valuation, corporate restructuring, and financial-reporting standards; for SMEs and mid-market firms executing Singapore growth or restructuring.
• M&A / IPO Advisory Advisory services for asset acquisition or sale through the affiliated global network, and IPO preparation support; for SMEs, mid-market firms, and corporates pursuing M&A or IPO readiness.
• Banking Advisory Advisory and facilitation services for cash management, trade finance, credit, and treasury operations; for financial institutions and corporates with complex banking needs.
• Property Consulting Property investment services for buying and selling residential and commercial properties worldwide, delivered through subsidiary Choice Properties Asia; for individuals, investors, and corporates seeking property investment opportunities.
• Regulatory and AML Compliance Advisory and delivery services in data protection, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering compliance; for corporates and financial institutions navigating Singapore PDPA and AML obligations.
• Insolvency Services Insolvency services including members' voluntary winding up, creditors' voluntary winding up, court winding up, receivership, and judicial management; for corporates in distress or exiting the market.
• Global Incorporations International company-setup assistance through the firm's International Accounting Consortium membership, serving clients worldwide from Singapore; for corporates and foreign companies incorporating outside Singapore.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of combined industry experience across the team
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Accounting ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPA Partnership is a member of the International Accounting Consortium, providing access to a global affiliate network across accounting, consulting, legal, technology, training, and financial institutions. This membership enables them to assist with global incorporations outside Singapore.
• International Trade CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPA Partnership is a proud member of the International Trade Council, positioning them as a leader in the national and international business community.
• Top Singaporean BankscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCPA Partnership has partnerships with top Singaporean banks to assist clients with corporate bank account opening services. They provide dedicated relationship managers to guide clients through the process, with offshore services and correspondent bank account services in multiple currencies available.
• Choice Properties AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough their subsidiary Choice Properties Asia, CPA Partnership provides property consulting services for both residential and commercial property investment needs worldwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RSM Singapore: RSM Singapore is a mid-tier international accounting firm providing audit, tax, consulting, and corporate advisory services to SMEs and mid-market clients — directly overlapping with CPA Partnership's service portfolio and target segments.
• Crowe Singapore: Crowe Singapore is a tier-2 accounting and advisory network member offering audit, tax, risk, and corporate services — comparable to CPA Partnership in service breadth and focus on SMEs and foreign-invested clients in Singapore.
• Acclime Singapore: Acclime is an Asia-focused corporate services and advisory firm offering incorporation, corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, HR/payroll, and immigration services across the region — directly comparable to CPA Partnership's one-stop-shop model for foreign companies entering Asian markets.
• PKF-CAP LLP: PKF-CAP is a Singapore-headquartered accounting and advisory firm where CEO John Lim was previously Assurance, HR & Training Partner — directly comparable in service offering (audit, tax, advisory, corporate services) and Singapore SME focus.
• BDO Singapore: BDO Singapore is a mid-tier international accounting and advisory firm offering audit, tax, corporate secretarial, and advisory services to SMEs, listed companies, and foreign entrants — directly comparable in target market and service mix to CPA Partnership.
• Baker Tilly Singapore: Baker Tilly Singapore (formerly Baker Tilly TFW LLP, where CEO John Lim previously worked) provides audit, tax, advisory, and corporate services to a similar Singapore-based SME and mid-market client base, with overlapping assurance and corporate-secretarial capabilities.
• Rikvin Singapore: Rikvin is a Singapore-focused corporate services firm specializing in company incorporation, corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, and immigration/work-pass services — highly comparable to CPA Partnership's service stack and target audience of foreign SMEs entering Singapore.

Broad incumbents

• Hawksford: Hawksford is a global corporate services firm offering incorporation, corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, and advisory across multiple jurisdictions — comparable to CPA Partnership's 'global gateway' positioning but at materially larger scale.
• KPMG Singapore: KPMG Singapore is a Big 4 firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and corporate services to large enterprises, MNCs, and high-growth companies — overlapping with CPA Partnership in tax, audit, and market-entry advisory but serving larger and more institutional clients.
• TMF Group: TMF Group is a large global provider of corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, HR, and fund administration services. It overlaps significantly with CPA Partnership's incorporation, payroll, and compliance offerings, but at much greater scale and geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cpapartnershippteltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cpa-partnership-pte-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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