Company Registration in Singapore
From BizFile+ name reservation to UEN — we incorporate your Pte. Ltd. and set up core compliance: resident director, company secretary, and registered office address.
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Key benefits of registering a company in Singapore
- Predictable tax regime. Corporate income tax at 17%; standard GST 9%.
- Extensive DTA network (~100 jurisdictions). Helps reduce double taxation and streamline cross-border payouts.
- Fast online incorporation. Everything is filed via BizFile+: reserve the name, submit documents; UEN is issued electronically.
- Ownership flexibility.100% foreign ownership is allowed; at least one local resident director (SG/PR/EP/EntrePass) is required.
- Lower audit burden for SMEs. “Small company” audit-exemption where criteria are met: revenue ≤ S$10m, assets ≤ S$10m, employees ≤ 50 (meet ≥ 2).
- Tax-efficient distributions. No general capital gains tax; no WHT on dividends under the one-tier system.
What to consider before you register
- Deadlines & responsibility. Missed AGM/AR deadlines lead to penalties — plan your compliance calendar in advance.
Ideal profiles for registering a company in Singapore
Everything you need to launch
Incorporated Pte. Ltd
ACRA filing via BizFile+, name reservation, UEN, business profile/extract, constitution, and share structure configured.
Starter corporate package
Board/shareholder resolutions, share certificates, registers (directors/shareholders/UBO), RORC prepared and filed.
Company secretary & registered office (SG)
Secretary for year one, official mailing address, and compliance reminders.
Resident director
Appointment of a local resident/service director as required, with clear guidance on roles and responsibilities.
Tax & compliance setup
Define FYE, open IRAS account, assess/register GST (mandatory or voluntary), AGM/Annual Return calendar, XBRL requirements check.
Bank/EMI launch
Bank/EMI selection for your risk profile, document list, KYC pack preparation, and support up to an active account/IBAN (where the EMI provides one).
Operations guide
How-to operate: updating ACRA records, maintaining registers/RORC, basic invoice/contract templates.
Personal manager
coordination, status updates, and answers until go-live.
How much does it cost to register a company in Singapore? Pick your plan
Basic
(Company Setup)
- Pte. Ltd. incorporation via ACRA/BizFile+ (name reservation, filing, UEN, Constitution, company profile) i* State fees/notary/apostille/EMI/bank tariffs — separately. Case complexity/industry may affect the final quote.
- Registered office (SG) and company secretary for year one
- Starter corporate pack: resolutions/registers for directors & shareholders
For whom: you need a legal entity fast.
Result: company registered, UEN active.
Launch EMI
(EMI-first)
- Everything from Basic.
- Selection of a vetted EMI (SEPA/SWIFT, multi-currency, API)
- KYC pack: company docs, UBO/directors (ID/address), SoF/SoW, business profile (counterparties/volumes/currencies)
- Filing and support until the account is active/IBAN where available i*The bank’s final decision depends on its policies and risk profile.
For whom: a fast payments start without waiting for a traditional bank; ideal for non-residents & remote teams.
Result: company set, EMI account live — you can issue and send/receive payments.
Growth
(Year-1 Compliance)
- Everything from Launch EMI.
- Tax & filings: GST, ECI, Corporate Income Tax Return
- ACRA annual duties: prep for AGM, file annual return, and financial statements in XBRL (where required)
- HR & payroll (if you have staff)
- Monitoring GST threshold & compliance; updates in ACRA (directors/address/capital), RORC maintenance
- Personal manager, up to 12 hours of consultations during the year
For whom: full “done-for-you” with year-one reporting and compliance — you build the product, we cover the filings.
Result: smooth operations with all key filings under control throughout year one.
6 Steps to Your Singapore Company
Initial consultation
- Analysis of the business model and goals
- Selection of the Pte. Ltd. structure and roles
- Preliminary name check (BizFile+)
- Alignment on the roadmap and timelines
Tailored solution
- Selection of SSIC and preparation of the document & KYC list
- Post-incorporation plan (secretary / registered address / RORC)
- Timeline & budget alignment.
Prepare & file with ACRA
- Constitution and set-up docs
- Directors/shareholders agreed
- BizFile+ forms
- Sign & submit.
Company registration
- UEN & business profile
- Secretary appointment
- Registered office confirmed
- Share issue & initial resolutions
- Initial RORC entry.
Go-live
- Corporate/internal docs
- Handover of documents & access (BizFile+, CorpPass, myTax)
- Management briefing
- Operating procedures
- Ongoing support.
EMI-IBAN and operations launch
- We prepare the KYC package (company documents, SoF/SoW, business profile), apply to an EMI for fast SEPA/SWIFT.
- We deliver invoice templates — and you move into operational work.
What you need to register a Singapore company (Pte. Ltd.)
- At least 1 director & 1 shareholder (individual or corporate). Private companies may have up to 50 shareholders. At least one resident director is mandatory. 100% foreign ownership is allowed.
- Unique name + SSIC (primary/secondary) — reserved in BizFile+.
- Registered office address in Singapore, open to the public for at least 3 hours on business days.
- Share capital — minimum S$1 issued at incorporation (paid-up can differ; increase as needed or for licensing).
- Company secretary — appoint within 6 months; must be a resident individual. A sole director cannot also be the secretary.
- Constitution — file the Model Constitution or your tailored version.
- Special permits/licences — where the business is regulated (payments/financial services, etc.).
- Transparency of controllers (RORC) — maintain and update beneficial ownership in the central ACRA register.
What your Singapore company (Pte. Ltd.) must file
- Statutory filings (ACRA)
- Annual Return (AR) via BizFile+ with AGM information
- Financial statements in XBRL (full or highlights, depending on your category)
- Company updates (directors/shareholders, address, Constitution) and RORC maintenance in ACRA’s central register
- Taxes (IRAS)
- ECI (Estimated Chargeable Income)
- Corporate Income Tax Return (Forms C-S / C-S Lite / C)
- GST (where registered) — periodic return F5, input/output GST tracking
- Withholding tax (WHT) — for specified payments to non-residents (royalties, interest, management/service fees, etc.)
- Bookkeeping & records
Full bookkeeping (double-entry), correct invoicing, bank reconciliations, minutes, and corporate registers. Keep accounting records and source documents for the statutory retention period. - Audit (where applicable)
Audit-exempt may apply to small companies (subject to criteria). If an audit is required — appoint auditor and prepare audited financial statements. - HR & payroll (if you have staff)
- Trade & customs (if applicable)
Not sure whether Singapore is your best fit?
Book a free presentation — in 30 minutes we’ll show your realistic options.
FAQ — Singapore Pte. Ltd.
How much do ACRA fees cost?
How long does incorporation take and how long is the name reserved?
Do I need a local director and a company secretary? What about the address?
What is the minimum share capital?
When must we register for GST and what’s the rate?
Have more questions about incorporating in Singapore?
Free service presentation
Format:
online
Session duration:
30 minutes
Outcome:
a clear understanding of how to register and launch a business in Singapore tailored to your model.
Price: Free
How to get a presentation?
- Register using the form above.
- Complete a short questionnaire you’ll receive after registration. This helps us understand your business specifics and prepare the most relevant solutions. We guarantee full confidentiality and data protection in line with international security standards.
During the presentation:
- Practice: step-by-step about company registration and management, common mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Finance: cost structure, tax obligations, working with EU/international partners.
- Roadmap: a personal action plan, timelines, and requirements for launch.
Ready to take the first step?
Book a free consultation — we’ll show you all the options for your business.