JurisdictionsAsia-Pacific
Singapore
Online formation available2 entity typesAsia-Pacific hub with resident director service
Region
Asia-Pacific
Formation
Online, often within days
Entity types
Pte. Ltd. · Branch
Indicative timeline
Days once documents are complete
Banking
Introduction to local and international banks
Company Structures
Two Routes to Incorporation.
PTEPrivate Limited (Pte. Ltd.)The standard Singapore private company limited by shares, registered with ACRA.Typical useRegional headquarters, trading, technology, holding
BRBranch OfficeRegistered extension of a foreign company.Typical useLocal presence of an existing foreign company
Considerations
Why founders choose Singapore
01Foreign ownership permitted in full
02Stable legal system and extensive treaty network
03Resident director and company secretary can be provided
04Gateway to South-East Asian markets
Notes
What to plan for
—At least one locally resident director is required
—A company secretary must be appointed within six months
—Annual return and financial statements are filed with ACRA
—Employment or entrepreneur passes are handled separately
General orientation only. Requirements depend on the chosen authority and activity and are confirmed by your specialist.
Documents
What You Will Need.
Typical requirements for individual shareholders. Corporate shareholders require additional constitutional documents.
Passport copyValid identity documentEach director & shareholder
Proof of residential addressUnder three months oldEach director & shareholder
Proposed company namesTwo to three optionsCompany
Description of activityUsed to select the SSIC codeCompany
Packages
Formation Packages.
Prices exclude government fees
Package 01Essential€ 1,900+ government fees—Company registration—Constitutional documents—Registered agent, first year—Digital document deliveryConfigure Essential
Package 02Professional€ 3,400+ government fees—Everything in Essential—Registered office address, first year—Banking application support—Tax registration assistance—Dedicated specialistConfigure Professional
Package 03Premier€ 5,800+ government fees—Everything in Professional—Corporate administration, first year—Accounting & bookkeeping, first year—Compliance calendar & filings—Priority processingConfigure Premier
Services in Singapore
01Company Formation
02Corporate Administration
03Registered Office Services
04Accounting & Bookkeeping
05Tax Registration Assistance
06Banking Application Support
07Visa & Residency Assistance
08Ongoing Compliance
Questions
Singapore Formation, Explained.
Yes. At least one director must be ordinarily resident in Singapore. A nominee resident director can be provided as an additional service.
Begin in Singapore.
Configure your company online or speak with a specialist first.