Blog; Quora Answer: What is the Commission, in Singapore, for Introducing a Foreign Investor Willing to Invest Up to US$100 Million?

The following is my answer to a Quora question: “What is the commission, in Singapore, for introducing a foreign investor who is willing to invest up to $100 million?” 

I normally charge around 2.5% of the project value, and that is an unofficial benchmark you should look at.  If you want to do this, however, it is best not be merely an introducer.  As an introducer, you have no value add once the parties meet.  You have to know the business environment, tax implications, insurance required, banking requirements, and have contacts with your own network of tax consultants, financial advisors, lawyers and investment bankers.  As a consultant, your client sees you as a value add, and a business asset.  You are charging him for opening doors, and not merely introducing him to someone.  Business networks take time and effort to build. I do not give out names and numbers easily, or cheaply.