Company incorporation in Singapore
Company registration in Singapore is easy: paid-up capital can be S$1, we manage the formation online and guide you through the process step by step.
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Our clients opt for private limited companies — they meet most entrepreneurs’ needs and the procedure is fast.
We help both locals and foreigners with company formation. There’s no need to be present in Singapore to start a business here — we can register a company and help open business account remotely.
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What does the incorporation cost
depend on?
We specialise in the formation of private limited companies. For foreigners there’s a legal requirement to hire local directors, so the incorporation costs more. For foreigners eager to relocate, we’ve created packages that include visa application.
Company Registration for Locals
Incorporation is free if you choose to buy our Unlimited Corporate Secretary straight away. All governement fees are included in any package.
Incorporation
- S$315 government fees
- Company name reservation
- Company constitution
- Filing with ACRA
- Up to 3 shareholders
Add more than 3 shareholders S$50 each
FREE save S$350
Corporate Secretary
Includes:
- Unlimited number of resolutions: e.g., change in officers, registered address, business activity, company name or distribution of shares
- Routine annual filing and AGM preparation
- Unlimited shareholders
S$600
Company Registration for foreigners
We help to register private limited companies – around the world they are called “LLC”, “Pte Ltd”, “Pvt Ltd”. Company registration costs more for foreigners than for locals as non-residents must hire a local director. If one wants to relocate, we have extended packages that include visa application, too.
New company package
S$2,550 save S$440 S$2,990
Company registration
We will need your company name and shareholder details. We prepare an application and submit it to ACRA, the registration body. The whole process can be as fast as 1–3 hours. S$315 government fee is included in the price.
Nominee Director for 1 year
At least one of your directors has to be a Singapore resident. Hire a Nominee — it’s a common and legal practice. No deposit required. We bill annually – but we refund the unused months. You’ll burn no money.
Unlimited Corporate Secretary for 1 year
Corporate Secretary tracks changes in your company’s structure and top management, compiles papers and reports to the government about your business. Every Singapore business must have one.
Forget about being charged per document. Our Unlimited service covers all standard resolutions you will need.
Registered Address for 1 year
A company must have a real office mailbox that is regularly checked. Official documents are sent there. We notify you about the correspondence, scan it and send it to you. The real letters are forwarded if necessary.
Required: Monthly Accounting & Taxation
A must-have with the Nominee director service. Covers 1 year of bookkeeping, accounting, and tax. Healthy and transparent books are a vital part of every company’s compliance especially when it comes to providing our Nominee Director services to you. This is why we require you to take our monthly Accounting service on top of this package. All our plans include Accounting, Taxation and all related filings, just choose a package based on your company’s number of transactions and receipts.
from S$67 a month
New company with Employment Pass
S$2,650 save S$390 S$3,040
Company registration
We will need your company name and shareholder details. We prepare an application and submit it to ACRA, the registration body. The whole process can be as fast as 1–3 hours. S$315 government fee is included in the price.
Employment Pass
We will file your CV with relevant professional experience, education data and the company profile to get the visa.
Nominee Director for 6 months
You are highly likely to receive an EPs within 6 months. After that, you can become the sole director and save on the nominee services.
Unlimited Corporate Secretary for 1 year
Corporate Secretary tracks changes in your company’s structure and top management, compiles papers and reports to the government. Every Singapore business must have one.
Forget about being charged per document. Our Unlimited service covers all standard resolutions you will need.
Registered Address for 1 year
A company must have a real office mailbox that is regularly checked. Official documents are sent there. We notify you about the correspondence, scant it and send it to you. We also forward the real letters if necessary.
Required: Monthly Accounting & Taxation
A must-have with the Nominee director service. Covers 1 year of bookkeeping, accounting, and tax. Healthy and transparent books are a vital part of every company’s compliance especially when it comes to providing our Nominee Director services to you. This is why we require you to take our monthly Accounting service on top of this package. All our plans include Accounting, Taxation and all related filings, just choose a package based on your company’s number of transactions and receipts.
from S$67 a month
How to register your Singapore business: East river guide
Why do you need company registration in Singapore?
We’ve all heard that Singapore is a dream place for company formation. Now that we have talked about the incorporation details let’s look at the business opportunities themselves. Here is a short list of industries flourishing in Singapore for you to assess the options.
Q&A
What are the requirements?
To register a Singapore business, you need to have a local address, a corporate secretary, a resident director. Paid-up capital starts at $1.
What does the process look like?
We check that the company name you’ve chosen is available. You send us your IC or passport copy, details on directors and shareholders. We prepare all the necessary documents, send them to you for electronic signature, and submit them to ACRA (a government entity that registers companies). On your end, it’s just a message thread in a secure chat. Once a UEN has been issued, your company is operational.
How long does incorporation take?
Once all the documents are ready, it usually takes us less than an hour to incorporate a company. It mostly depends on when you are comfortable providing all the details and the authorities’ service hours. Our record stands at 38 minutes, and we keep getting better.
Do I need a company address?
Yes, all Singaporean companies must have a local registered address. It goes on all legal documents. If you don’t have an office address, use our service. We handle your incoming letters, scan and store them in your East river account so you have easy access to all your documents. You can also use your residential address as your company address if your business is not going to disturb your neighbours. You might need additional approval from authorities for this.
What’s Corporate Secretary?
A corporate secretary is a person responsible for all necessary documents required by law. For example, issuing company resolutions, managing regulatory filings and maintaining company books. Every Singapore business must have one. This critical role requires various certifications and involves a lot of responsibility.
Who can be a director?
Anybody above 18 years old can be a director, Singapore locals or foreigners. You can have as many directors as you want, or it could be just you.
What does the process look like?
We check that the company name you’ve chosen is available. You send us your IC or passport copy, details on directors and shareholders. We prepare all the necessary documents, send them to you for electronic signature, and submit them to ACRA (a government entity that registers companies). On your end, it’s just a message thread in a secure chat. Once a UEN has been issued, your company is operational.
Do I need a company address?
Yes, all Singaporean companies must have a local registered address. It goes on all legal documents. If you don’t have an office address, use our service. We handle your incoming letters, scan and store them in your East river account so you have easy access to all your documents.
Who is a Nominee Director?
A nominee formally holds a director’s position, without any actual decision-making powers or authority to run the company. His only obligations are to act in the interests of the company and in compliance with the law.
Do I need a resident director (Nominee Director)?
Your company can have as many directors as you want, but at least one needs to be local. If you do not have someone who can play the role, hire a nominee director. For example, there can be two directors: you and the nominee. If you apply for Employment Pass from your new company, you only need the nominee service while you’re waiting for it (about six months). After that, you can be the only director.
What is an Employment Pass?
It’s a type of working visa issued per specific company to invite foreign professionals, managers, executives, and technicians. It allows you to work exclusively for that company, live and bring your family to Singapore. It’s valid for 1 or 2 years. You can renew it afterwards.
Can I transfer an Employment Pass or Dependant’s Pass I have to my new company?
No, EPs/DPs are issued per one specific company. You can only work for the employer that sponsors your visa. So after you’ve incorporated, your new business has to apply for your new EP. Do it seamlessly: there’s no need to cancel your old EP before getting the new one.
How long does the company registration take?
Once all the documents are ready, it usually takes us less than an hour to register a company. It mostly depends on when you are comfortable providing all the details and the authorities’ service hours. Our record stands at 38 minutes, and we keep getting better.
Can I move to Singapore if I open a business there?
Sure. There’s a special type of visa called Employment Pass you can receive within about six months. To qualify you have to pay yourself a salary of about S$6,000, especially if you plan to bring family under Dependants’ Passes.
What are the requirements to get an Employment Pass?
It’s an employment visa, so your professional qualities and fit with the company will be evaluated. We will file your CV with relevant professional experience, education data and the company profile to get the visa. The most important factor is your fixed salary amount that the company commits to paying you. It needs to be no less than S$6,000, especially if you want to bring immediate family under Dependants’ Passes.
Why shall I opt for company incorporation in Singapore?
Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore gives you access to the expanding markets of the Asia-Pacific region. The taxes are low, the quality of life is high, and the legislation favours foreign businesses.
What do I need to do before I start my company formation in Singapore?
OK, here is a little guide on how to prepare for using a company formation service in Singapore. There are things to decide on before submitting the papers, let us go through them:
- You need to choose a company name, which we send to ACRA for approval.
- You need a paid-up capital; $S1 is enough.
- Setting up a Singapore company requires a local address: a real place in the city-state to receive official letters. If you don’t have one, you can use ours. We notify you about any correspondence, scan, and send it to you.
- You must find a Corporate Secretary: a person certified under various regulations responsible for lodging and filing in time all necessary documents required by law. You can choose between the Essential and Unlimited packages: the former covers the regular activities, such as Annual General Meeting preparation, and the latter includes all and any resolutions such as change of directors, company address, share structure, etc.
- You provide the list of directors, their IDs and contact data. A foreigner can’t run a business in Singapore if his company has no resident directors. Hiring a local nominee solves the problem. Having him, you can become a director yourself or appoint another executive from abroad.
- You decide on the share structure and send us the list of the shareholders. There can be 1–50, both individuals or companies.
- We use all the information you provide to design your company’s Constitution.
What documents do I need to prepare?
We’ll ask you for this information:
- Company name
- Directors’ particulars
- Shareholders’ particulars
We’ll provide the following:
- Corporate Secretary particulars
- Nominee Director particulars (if required)
- Local address (if required)
- Company Constitution
How long does it all take?
Once all the documents are ready, it usually takes less than an hour to incorporate a Singapore company. It mostly depends on when you are comfortable providing all the details and the authorities’ service hours. Our record stands at 38 minutes, and we keep getting better.