KICKSTART YOUR SINGAPORE COMPANY REGISTRATION PROCESS
Ready to start your company incorporation journey? We will guide you throughout the process should you opt for our incorporation services. From assisting you with preparation of requirements to filing your company registration application, we are here to help.
Here are the basic requirements needed to set up a company in Singapore:
TYPES OF ENTITIES YOU CAN SET UP
| Private Limited Company (Recommended) E.g., foreign subsidiary or related company |
Limited by shares and is a separate legal entity from its shareholders. It is recognised as a taxable entity. |
| Foreign branch | If you do not want to incorporate a local company in Singapore, you can still carry out your business activities by registering as a foreign branch. This entity is an extension of the parent company and is not considered a legal entity that is separate from the parent company. This entity does not have a board of directors or shares. |
| Foreign representative office (RO) | A RO does not have a legal status but is merely an administrative arrangement. It is primarily designed for non-commercial activities. A RO is unable to carry out any profit-generating business activities in Singapore. |
| Sole Proprietorship | A business entity solely owned by one person. |
| Partnership | Two or more individuals carrying out a business. Assets and returns are typically shared internally, although the amount may differ. |
| Limited Partnership | A business owned by two or more individuals. At least one must be a General Partner, and one a Limited Partner. |
| Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | Each partner’s own liability is generally limited. |
The best type of entity for foreign entrepreneurs to incorporate is a private company limited by shares. Here’s why:
Foreign entrepreneurs would need to apply for a work visa to physically operate the company in Singapore. The Singapore Employment Pass (EP) is the best option for the applicants and their families as dependant passes are granted to eligible family members.
HOW TO REGISTER A COMPANY IN SINGAPORE?
Now that you know the requirements to set up a company in Singapore, understand the step-by-step process of Singapore company registration for a successful company incorporation. Apart from our reliable incorporation services, we also provide access to free tools for your registration, you may use these tools below.
TIMELINE FOR INCORPORATION AND EMPLOYMENT PASS APPLICATION
| Day 1) Register an account on our patented platform. Fill up our incorporation and employment pass form. |
| Day 5) After compliance team approval, Incorporate the company with our nominee services |
| Day 7) Review client’s Employment pass application and advise on the additional documents that maybe needed such as Business Plan, Tenancy Agreement and etc |
| Day 10) Submit Application to MOM and open company’s bank account We are able to fund the company with up to $300,000 to secure a higher approval rate |
| Day 20) MOM may approve or request for additional documents |
| Day 30) Submit document after communication with MOM officer and working with client on the needed documents |
| Day 35 to 60 days) MOM will approve the application and once client secure employment pass, you can be considered a local resident director, you do not need the nominee director services. |
Company Registration FAQs
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