In short: A foreigner can incorporate a Singapore company for S$1,115: Paul Hype Page & Co.’s fee from S$800 plus the S$315 ACRA fee. Every company also needs a company secretary (S$600 a year) and a Singapore registered address (S$300 a year), and most need accounting (from S$1,200 a year). If no director lives in Singapore, you’ll need a nominee director. Need a nominee director? We can provide one. WhatsApp us. You can sign the documents remotely.
If MOM rejects your EP, we appeal for free. 96% EP success rate across 1,000+ applications (PHP internal records). Not sure you qualify? Ask for our free EP eligibility check.
| Item | PHP price | Government fee | Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incorporation | from S$800 | ACRA S$315 | Yes |
| Registered address | S$300 a year | – | Yes |
| Company secretary | S$600 a year | – | Yes (appoint within 6 months) |
| Nominee director (only if no Singapore-resident director) | Need a nominee director? We can provide one. WhatsApp us. | – | Only if no resident director |
| Corporate bank account opening support | S$1,500 | Bank’s own fees | Usually |
| Accounting (excludes corporate tax filing) | from S$1,200 a year | – | Yes |
| GST registration | S$1,200 | – | Only if required or chosen |
| Employment Pass | Contact us for a quote | MOM application and issuance fees | If you relocate as an employee of your company |
| EntrePass | S$3,800 | MOM fees | If you relocate as an innovative founder |
| Dependant’s Pass | S$1,360 per pass, all-in | Included | For your family |
| Local incorporation package | S$2,015 | – | Optional: one-price bundle (ask us what it covers for your case) |
| Branch office registration (instead of a company) | S$2,800 | ACRA fees | Only if you register a branch. See branch office guide |
| Company strike-off (closing later) | from S$800 | – | Only when closing. See strike-off guide |
All prices are Paul Hype Page & Co. fees in Singapore dollars. Government fees are paid separately. Audit and payroll: contact us for a quote.
Typical year-1 scenarios
| Scenario | What you pay |
|---|---|
| A. Company already has a Singapore-resident director | Incorporation S$800 + ACRA S$315 + secretary S$600 + registered address S$300 + accounting S$1,200 (excluding tax filing) = S$3,215 |
| B. You stay overseas, no Singapore director | As in A, plus a nominee director (Need a nominee director? We can provide one. WhatsApp us) and S$1,500 bank account opening support if used |
| C. You relocate on an Employment Pass through your company | As in A, plus the EP (WhatsApp us for a quote) and MOM application and issuance fees. A nominee director may be needed until your EP is approved and you become the resident director |
What’s not included
Office rent, any bank minimum balance, corporate tax filing, audit (only if the company isn’t audit-exempt; contact us for a quote), payroll (contact us for a quote), and the founder’s EP salary. An EP holder must earn at least the EP qualifying salary: currently S$5,600 a month, rising to S$6,000 for new applications from 1 January 2027. Both are starting points that rise with age, up to S$10,700 (S$11,500 from 2027) at 45 and above, and are higher in financial services. Paid-up capital can be S$1, though MOM looks at whether the company is properly set up to support the pass.
Hidden-cost checklist when comparing providers
- Is the ACRA S$315 included in the quote?
- Is the company secretary priced per year?
- If you need a nominee director, is the fee clear and are the terms in writing?
- Is accounting quoted separately from corporate tax filing?
- Is GST registration needed at all? It’s compulsory only if taxable turnover exceeds S$1 million, or is expected to.
Why foreigners choose PHP
Since 2008, we’ve helped foreign founders set up and run Singapore companies. We handle the company, the Employment Pass or EntrePass, Dependant’s Passes and accounting under one roof, and you can sign documents remotely. 96% EP success rate across 1,000+ applications (PHP internal records).
Related: Company registration services · Corporate secretary · Nominee director · Corporate bank account opening · Accounting · Employment Pass · EntrePass guide · Dependant’s Pass · GST guide · Audit requirements
FAQ
What is the minimum cost to register a company in Singapore as a foreigner?
S$1,115: PHP’s fee from S$800 plus the S$315 ACRA fee.
Do foreigners need a nominee director?
Only if no director is ordinarily resident in Singapore. Need a nominee director? We can provide one. WhatsApp us.
How much is an Employment Pass for my own company?
MOM charges an application fee and an issuance fee. Contact us for a quote on our fee, and ask for our free EP eligibility check.
Is there a minimum paid-up capital?
S$1, but MOM considers whether the company can support the pass when assessing an EP.
Do I need to travel to Singapore to incorporate?
No. You can sign the incorporation documents remotely.
Is there an all-in package?
Yes. Our local incorporation package is S$2,015. Ask us what it covers for your case.
How much is GST registration?
S$1,200. You must register only if taxable turnover exceeds S$1 million, or is expected to.
Can I set up a branch instead, and what does it cost?
Yes. We register a Singapore branch of your foreign company for S$2,800, plus ACRA’s fees.
Questions about your company? WhatsApp us or contact us. Free EP eligibility check, and you can sign documents remotely.
