Mok Heng Wah, CEOFor over two decades, Ledgen Group has quietly reshaped how companies expand in Asia. Since its inception in 2003, this prominent corporate services provider has built a reputation for seamlessly guiding entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies into some of the world’s most dynamic markets. From Singapore to Hong Kong and beyond, the firm’s services have helped countless companies succeed in Asia.
Under the leadership of CEO Mok Heng Wah, Ledgen Group follows a client-centric approach, offering a comprehensive suite of services ranging from tax, accounting, and payroll to corporate secretarial and HR management. This robust framework enables companies to easily manage their international operations while avoiding the common pitfalls of market entry and expansion in Asia.
Ledgen’s operations span Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, with strategic partnerships extending its reach into neighboring countries. This expansive network leverages these locations’ economic vitality and provides a gateway to broader regional opportunities. The company’s presence facilitates client growth by offering robust infrastructure, favorable regulatory environments and a readily available workforce.
Ledgen’s services cover every facet of international business, from initial setup to compliance management. The company’s outsourcing solutions, including tax and accounting services, alleviate the high costs of maintaining in-house teams.
Wah mentions how clients can focus on growth without administrative burdens, “We guide you from understanding the initial requirements to navigating through the legal and administrative frameworks essential for setting up structures and obtaining necessary operational licenses.”
As businesses become operational, managing international ventures becomes more complex. In this regard, Ledgen introduces its tax and accounting outsourcing solutions for companies that are not keen on incurring the high costs associated with maintaining in-house teams.
Corporate governance and human resource management are other critical areas in which Ledgen helps its clients. Its services range from directorial support to complete HR solutions, including corporate secretarial services that ensure statutory compliance in foreign markets and HR solutions that help manage local and expatriate staff effectively, adhering to local employment laws.
Ledgen’s client collaborations showcase its ability to facilitate business growth in Asia. In one notable instance, a British-owned art publication company sought to transition its sales operations from Hong Kong to Singapore amid growing uncertainties. Ledgen provided structural and operational support, helping the company expand into Malaysia and managing cross-border compliance matters. This ensured seamless regional operations, including tax registration and bank account opening.
We guide you from understanding the initial requirements to navigating through the legal and administrative frameworks essential for setting up structures and obtaining necessary operational licenses
In another instance, Ledgen assisted a large restaurant chain establish a Center of Excellence for accounting functions, significantly streamlining its operations. This involved thorough operational analysis and design, setting deliverables, and maintaining regular follow-ups. Ledgen’s customer-centric approach saved time, allowing senior management to focus on strategic goals while enabling staff to repurpose their roles, upskill, and increase productivity.
From these scenarios, venturing into the Asian market presents unique challenges, particularly cultural and operational adjustments. Wah notes that local work ethics and communication styles often surprise Western clients. Ledgen’s role extends beyond service provision, where it educates clients on the local business culture.
Ledgen Group has established itself as a key player in assisting businesses navigate the complexities of Asian markets. With deep regional expertise, strategic locations, and comprehensive, tailored services, the firm has helped its clients achieve international success. As the global business landscape evolves and more companies turn towards the East for growth, Ledgen Group offers the bridge to a successful market entry and expansion in Asia.
