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Set up your business in Singapore
The natural headquarters for Asian expansion
Singapore is consistently ranked among the world's easiest places to do business — English common law, deep capital markets, 90+ tax treaties and 100% foreign ownership. It's the default regional base for founders scaling across Southeast Asia.
Corporate tax
17% headline + start-up exemptions
Setup time
1–3 business days
Foreign ownership
100% allowed
Resident director
Required (nominee common)
Min. paid-up capital
S$1
Remote setup
Yes, via a filing agent
Why Singapore
- A launchpad into 680M+ consumers across Southeast Asia, with world-class connectivity.
- English common law, strong IP protection and a predictable regulatory environment.
- A 17% headline corporate tax rate, start-up exemptions and 90+ double-taxation agreements.
- Global and digital banks, multi-currency accounts and a leading regional financial centre.
- 100% foreign ownership — no local shareholding requirement.
Services in Singapore
We match you with vetted local providers across every stage of setup and operation.
Company incorporation
Register a Private Limited (Pte Ltd) — the vehicle for 100% foreign-owned businesses.
Corporate secretary
Mandatory within 6 months of incorporation; keeps your filings compliant.
Tax & accounting
Corporate tax, GST, ECI and annual accounts — with start-up exemptions applied.
Global business account
Open a multi-currency business account remotely, alongside traditional banks.
Employment Pass & visas
Relocate and hire — EP eligibility, the COMPASS framework and dependants.
Compliance & annual filings
ECI, AGM, annual return and corporate tax — tracked so you never miss a deadline.
How to set up in Singapore
Choose your entity structure
Most foreign founders register a Private Limited (Pte Ltd) company.
Appoint a resident director + filing agent
A locally resident director is required — a nominee bridges the gap. Foreigners must file via a licensed registered filing agent.
Register with ACRA
Filed on BizFile+ for a fixed S$315 government fee; often completed within a day or two.
Open a corporate bank account
Choose between traditional banks and digital multi-currency accounts.
Year-1 all-in is typically S$4,000–7,000, including the fixed S$315 ACRA fee plus the nominee, secretary and accounting services foreigners usually need.
Questions founders ask
Do I need to be in Singapore to incorporate?
No — foreigners incorporate remotely through a licensed filing agent.
Do I need a local director?
Yes. At least one director must be ordinarily resident in Singapore; most foreign founders use a nominee until they relocate.
How long does registration take?
Once documents and KYC are ready, ACRA registration is frequently completed within one to two business days.
Figures verified against ACRA, IRAS and MOM (2026).
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