Hawksford Singapore

What Hawksford Singapore does

Hawksford is an international professional services firm organised around three integrated service pillars: Corporate Services, Private Client Services, and Fund Services. The Corporate Services practice handles entity formation and administration, account opening, director services, company secretarial work, compliance, tax, transaction management, accounting, HR and payroll, office services, and employer-of-record engagements, with sub-lines targeted at capital markets, institutional, commercial and international expansion clients. The Private Client practice delivers trust, company and foundation services, private trust companies, philanthropy advisory, real estate and luxury asset management, wills and probate, tax compliance, and full family office solutions for wealthy families and their advisers. The Fund Services practice provides alternative-asset fund administration covering onboarding, company secretarial, fund accounting, financial reporting, investor services, banking, tax reporting, director services and compliance.

The firm serves multinational corporations, family-owned companies, growth and early-stage businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, alternative asset fund managers, and intermediary advisors. It delivers services through multilingual expert teams and claims the ability to support clients in more than 100 countries, with a stated regional focus on ASEAN (anchored by a Singapore headquarters) and the Middle East (with Dubai presence referenced via chamber and free-zone partnerships). The technology underpinning the business is people-led: locally knowledgeable expert teams backed by an extensive referral ecosystem of 20+ chamber of commerce and industry body partnerships (AmCham Dubai, BritCham SG/HK, STEP, Jersey Finance, IFZA, Meydan FZ, Enterprise Ireland, ISCA, and others).

Revenue is generated on a bespoke, quote-based, recurring engagement model across all three service pillars. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via direct website engagement, expert consultations, and chamber-driven referrals, with content marketing (insights, guides, webinars, case studies) feeding the top of funnel. Named enterprise references span publishing (Moleskine), luxury fashion retail (Boggi Milano), technical textiles (Amann Group) and luxury cashmere retail (Gobi Cashmere UK), with the firm claiming more than 4,000 clients supported globally. Leadership includes Jacqueline Low as Chief Operating Officer, Tommaso Barindelli as Director (Middle East growth), and Will van Neste as Associate Director Private Client.

Name

Hawksford Singapore

Legal name

Hawksford

Website

https://guidemesingapore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hawksford is an international professional services firm delivering Corporate, Private Client, and Fund administration services to multinational corporations, family businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and alternative-asset fund managers across more than 100 countries, anchored from Singapore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Services

NAICS

Finance and Insurance (52)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Business & Succession Advisory (FSAAADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory (BPAHAFAC), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Services: Recurring professional services revenue from entity formation, administration, compliance, company secretarial, tax, accounting, HR and payroll, director services, and employer of record services for businesses expanding internationally.
2. Private Client Services: Ongoing wealth management, family office, trust, company and foundation services, philanthropy advisory, and estate planning services for high-net-worth individuals and families.
3. Fund Services: Fund administration services for alternative asset managers including onboarding, fund accounting, financial reporting, investor services, banking solutions, tax reporting, director services, and compliance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hawksford is an international professional services firm that provides Corporate, Private Client, and Fund services to multinational corporations, family-owned companies, growth businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, intermediaries, and fund managers. Services span entity formation and administration, compliance, company secretarial, tax, accounting, HR and payroll, director services, employer of record, trust and foundation services, family office solutions, philanthropy, estate planning, and flexible fund administration for alternative asset classes across 100+ countries with a focus on ASEAN and the Middle East.

Product overview

Hawksford is an international provider of Corporate, Private Client, and Fund services organized as three integrated core service lines. The Corporate Services division offers entity formation, compliance, accounting, tax, HR and payroll, and employer of record solutions for businesses of all sizes. The Private Client Services division provides trust, foundation, wealth management, and family office services for high-net-worth individuals and families. The Fund Services division delivers flexible fund administration for alternative asset classes including onboarding, fund accounting, investor services, and compliance. These three service pillars are supported by global market expertise in ASEAN and the Middle East regions, enabling clients to operate across more than 100 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Services Comprehensive corporate services for multinational corporations, family-owned companies, growth businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and intermediaries, covering entity formation and administration, account opening and cash management, director services, company secretarial, compliance, tax, transaction management, accounting, HR and payroll, office services, and employer of record services.
• Private Client Services Wealth protection and growth services for individuals and family businesses, including trust, company and foundation services, private trust companies, philanthropy advisory, real estate, luxury asset management, wills and probate, accounting and tax compliance, and full family office solutions delivered across multiple generations.
• Fund Services Flexible fund administration services for alternative asset classes and fund structures, covering onboarding and establishment, company secretarial, fund accounting, financial reporting, investor services, banking solutions, tax reporting, director services, and fund compliance.
• Family Office Services Full family office solutions providing ongoing management and coordination of family wealth across generations, integrating trust, foundation, philanthropy, accounting, tax, and lifestyle/luxury asset support for principals of family businesses and HNW families.
• International Expansion Services Support for businesses expanding globally, providing guidance on entity setup, cross-border operations, and ongoing administration in target jurisdictions with emphasis on ASEAN and Middle East market entry.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AmCham DubaiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Chamber of Commerce Dubai partnership for networking, referrals, and market access in the UAE and Middle East region.
• IFZA DubaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Free Zone Authority partnership providing value-added services for clients establishing operations in Dubai.
• BritCham SingaporeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBritish Chamber of Commerce Singapore partnership for business networking and referral generation in ASEAN market.
• BritCham Hong KongminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBritish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong partnership for regional business development and client referrals.
• Jersey FinanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jersey Finance for private client and wealth management services leveraging Jersey's finance industry expertise.
• STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with STEP for professional development and standards in trust and estate practice.
• PCD ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional networking and referral partnership within the private client services ecosystem.
• Italian Chamber SingaporeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian Chamber of Commerce Singapore partnership supporting Italian businesses expanding into ASEAN.
• Enterprise IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting Irish companies seeking to expand internationally through Hawksford's global service network.
• ISCA (Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ISCA for accounting standards, professional development, and regulatory compliance.
• Tech UKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Tech UK for technology sector business support and market development.
• IC HK (Hong Kong Institute of Commerce)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Hong Kong Institute of Commerce for regional business networking.
• German Hong Kong Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting German businesses with Hong Kong and broader Asia market entry.
• LATAM ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLatin American Chamber partnership supporting cross-border business between LATAM and Asia regions.
• MexCham Hong KongminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMexican Chamber Hong Kong partnership for Mexico-Asia business corridor support.
• CEEC Singapore (Central Eastern European Chamber)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCentral Eastern European Chamber Singapore partnership for CEE businesses entering ASEAN.
• Canada-UK Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanada-UK Chamber partnership supporting cross-border business activities.
• BICC (British Irish Chamber of Commerce)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBritish Irish Chamber partnership for UK-Ireland and international business support.
• Meydan FZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Meydan Free Zone for Dubai business setup and establishment services.
• ePrivateClientminorGTM or Marketing PartnerePrivateClient platform partnership for private client services visibility and industry recognition.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tricor: Asia-headquartered corporate services and business advisory firm with strong Hong Kong and Singapore presence. Direct competitor to Hawksford's ASEAN-focused corporate, secretarial, and accounting services.
• IQ-EQ: Global fund administration and private client services firm with strong alternative asset manager coverage. Direct overlap with Hawksford's Fund Services and Private Client / family office offerings.
• Ocorian: International corporate services, fund administration, and private client services group with strong UK/Crown Dependencies and growing Asia presence. Competes head-on with Hawksford across all three service pillars.
• Intertrust (now CSC): Corporate, fund, and private client services firm with broad international reach following the CSC combination. Comparable to Hawksford in entity administration, compliance, and trust/foundation services.
• Walkers: International law firm with significant fund services and corporate services arms, particularly strong in Cayman, Ireland, and Singapore. Comparable to Hawksford's fund administration and corporate services for alternative asset managers.
• JTC Group: Cross-border corporate services, fund administration, and private client services provider with strong UK and Asian operations. Direct competitor in fund admin for alternative asset managers and family office services.
• Vistra: International corporate services and fund administration group operating in 50+ jurisdictions, offering entity formation, accounting, tax, and HR/payroll. Closely comparable to Hawksford's Corporate Services and Fund Services pillars.
• Maples Group: Cayman Islands-rooted law-firm-affiliated corporate services and fund administration group. Comparable to Hawksford's Fund Services offering for alternative asset managers and corporate structuring.
• TMF Group: Global provider of corporate services, fund administration, and private client services with deep presence across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Most direct competitor to Hawksford in cross-border entity formation, compliance, accounting, and HR/payroll for multinationals.

Regional players

• Asiaciti Trust: Asia-focused trust and corporate services firm headquartered in Singapore. Directly comparable to Hawksford's Private Client (trust, foundation, family office) services across the ASEAN market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/guidemesg
• Facebookfacebook.com/guidemesingapore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/janus-corporate-solutions-pte-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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