The Singapore press recently reported that Belle Systems A/S invested more than US$6 million in its Singapore Asia Pacific Headquarters, and is planning a dual listing on Nasdaq and the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. MSI accounting member firm in Singapore, Tan Leng Cheo & Partners, provided Belle with one-stop professional services: incorporation of the Singapore subsidiary; tax and corporate advice; banking and payroll services; securing employment passes for expatriates; and interestingly, providing accounting services on-line to the Head Office in Denmark.

Internet accounting is a first for TLC&P. TLC&P's well-trained staff were able to use ADSL broadband technologies to deliver accounting services on-line at faster Internet access speed and across time-zones. This year, TLC&P was again conferred the Gold Star Award by the ACCA, the world's largest professional accounting body, signifying that training in the firm meets ACCA's definition of best practice.

Belle Systems wrote to Frankie Tan: "your professionalism, skillfulness and prompt services have been highly appreciated and have eased Belle Systems A/S' establishment and operation in the Asia Pacific region. Your staff at all times 'went that extra mile' for us, and worked long hours to help us get started. You made the difference!" TLC&P has a dedicated business unit to advise foreign investors on Singapore's tax incentives and government grants. The firm has applied for Overseas Headquarters tax status for a large public-listed French manufacturer. TLC&P has structured Asia Pacific operations for multinationals requiring dedicated and fast one-stop professional services.