Singapore Incorporation Cost & Readiness Kit

Everything a foreign founder needs to plan a Singapore setup in one place: estimate your real Year-1 cost, tick off your readiness checklist, and see which entity type fits — then get matched with vetted providers.

1. Estimate your Year-1 cost

Answer a few questions for a realistic all-in budget (government fee + the services foreigners typically need).

Are you relocating to Singapore now (to be your own director)?

Is your business higher-risk (fintech, crypto, cross-border e-commerce)?

I need a registered addressI want accounting handled

Estimated Year-1 all-in

S$3,135 – S$6,215

Includes the fixed S$315 ACRA fee. Service ranges are market estimates; providers vary.

2. Readiness checklist

0 / 8 ready

Chosen a company name (check availability on ACRA BizFile+)Decided your entity type (most foreigners: Private Limited)Passport + proof of address ready for all directors & shareholdersResident director sorted (relocating yourself, or a nominee)A local registered office addressA qualified company secretary lined upInitial paid-up capital decided (minimum S$1)Primary business activity / SSIC code identified

3. Which entity fits you?

Are you trading / generating revenue, or just researching the market?

Do you want limited liability & tax benefits, or a same-brand extension of a parent company?

Ready for real quotes?

We’ll pass your selections along and match you with exactly 3 vetted Singapore providers within 24 hours — free, no obligation.

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