Q1. What is the Essentials of Starting a Business (ESB) programme?
The Essentials of Starting a Business (ESB) is an online training programme developed by ACRA specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Q2. What is ACRA’s purpose in developing this programme?
The purpose of the ESB is to educate aspiring entrepreneurs about different business entities and how to choose the correct entity to meet their needs.
Q3. How many modules are there in ESB?
There are 8 modules.
- Starting a Business
- What you need to get the business going
- Filing Tax Returns for Sole-Propietors and Partners
- Filing Corporate Income Tax Returns
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Contirbuting to CPF for employees
- Contributing MediSave for Self-Employed Individuals
- Personal Data Protection Act
Q4. Is there a fee payable for attending this programme?
No. This programme is offered free of charge.
Q5. How long will it take me to complete the programme?
If you attempt to finish the programme in one sitting, it should take you about 2 hours.
Q6. Where can I sign up for the DTP or ESB programmes?
You may sign up for these programmes at the ACRA Academy eLearning Portal.
