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Incorporate in Singapore via a vetted partner

Asia's #1 business hub - low tax, strong IP protection, world-class banking

$1,800

indicative partner pricing

5-7 days

typical timeline

What's included
Company registration with ACRA
Company constitution (M&AA)
Registered office address (1 year)
Company secretary (1 year)
Government filing fees
Corporate bank account introduction
Digital document delivery

Choose your entity type

Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.)

Most popular for foreign entrepreneurs. Limited liability, 100% foreign ownership.

$1,800

+ $315 gov fees

5-7 business days
Startups, SMEs, foreign-owned businesses

Sole Proprietorship

Simple structure for single owners. No separate legal entity.

$800

+ $115 gov fees

1-2 business days
Freelancers, solo consultants

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Hybrid structure combining partnership flexibility with limited liability.

$1,200

+ $165 gov fees

3-5 business days
Professional services, consulting firms

Branch Office

Extension of a foreign parent company. Not a separate legal entity.

$2,500

+ $350 gov fees

7-14 business days
Large corporations expanding into Singapore

Step-by-step timeline

1

Reserve company name

1 day

Submit name for ACRA approval

2

Prepare documents

1-2 days

Constitution, director & shareholder details, registered address

3

File with ACRA

1 day

Submit incorporation documents to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

4

Receive incorporation

Same day

Certificate of incorporation and UEN issued

5

Post-incorporation

1-2 weeks

Open corporate bank account, register for GST if required

🇸🇬 Why Singapore?
17% corporate tax rate with extensive exemptions for new companies
No capital gains tax
90+ double tax agreements
100% foreign ownership allowed
World Bank Ease of Doing Business Top 3
Strong IP protection and rule of law

Requirements

  • •At least 1 shareholder (individual or corporate)
  • •At least 1 resident director (Singapore citizen, PR, or EntrePass holder)
  • •Minimum paid-up capital of S$1
  • •Registered office address in Singapore
  • •Company secretary appointed within 6 months

Frequently Asked Questions

Who actually does the incorporation?

Do I need to be physically present?

How do I pay?

Can I open a bank account remotely?

Are quotes fixed?

How long does it take?

Ready to incorporate in Singapore?

Tell us a bit about your plans. We'll route your request to vetted local partners who'll send quotes - no payment required to request a match.

Free to request, no commitment Vetted, licensed local partners Quotes typically within 1-2 business days

Want to learn more about doing business in Singapore? Read the full business guide →

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