Global setup · Singapore
Company Registration in Singapore
Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.) with ACRA — fast incorporation, nominee director options and a respected tax regime.
Professional fee
Fee on request
- Popular entity
- Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.)
- Registrar
- ACRA
- Typical timeline
- 1–3 working days after KYC
- Minimum directors
- 1 locally resident director
- Company secretary
- Required within 6 months
- Minimum capital
- S$1
Overview
Singapore Private Limited companies are registered with ACRA and are among the fastest to incorporate once documents are ready. Every company needs at least one locally resident director and a qualified company secretary — we arrange both if you do not have them.
- Gateway to Southeast Asian markets
- Extensive tax treaty network, including with India
- Stable, transparent regulatory environment
- Preferred holding jurisdiction for regional structures
Entity options
Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.)
The standard vehicle for operating businesses and regional holding companies.
Branch Office
Extension of a foreign company, registered with ACRA.
The process
- 1
Name & structure
Name check, activity codes and shareholding finalised.
- 2
KYC & director
KYC completed and local resident director arranged.
- 3
ACRA filing
Incorporation filed on BizFile; certificate and business profile issued.
- 4
Post-incorporation
Secretary appointment, share certificates and bank account support.
Documents required
- Passport and address proof of directors and shareholders
- Details of the local resident director (or nominee)
- Company name, activity (SSIC code) and constitution
- Registered Singapore address
After incorporation
- Annual return filing with ACRA
- Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) and corporate tax return with IRAS
- Statutory registers and AGM requirements
- GST registration once the turnover threshold is crossed
- India: ODI annual reporting for Indian resident owners
India-side compliance
Investing from India? Stay FEMA-compliant.
Indian residents setting up or funding a foreign company must route the investment through an Authorised Dealer bank under the Overseas Investment framework under FEMA. We handle the ODI filings, valuation and annual reporting alongside the overseas incorporation, so both sides of the structure stay compliant.
- Eligibility review under FEMA overseas investment rules
- ODI filing through your AD bank and UIN allotment
- Valuation and pricing documentation where required
- Annual Performance Report and ongoing reporting
Information on this page is indicative and based on generally applicable rules. Requirements, fees and processing times vary by activity and change from time to time — we confirm the current position before you proceed.
FAQ
Singapore incorporation questions.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team usually replies within one working day.
Yes. Every Singapore company needs at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore — a citizen, permanent resident or eligible pass holder. A nominee director service can meet this requirement.
The headline corporate tax rate is 17%, with partial exemptions and start-up exemptions that reduce the effective rate on the first tranche of income.
Yes. Singapore allows 100% foreign shareholding for a Private Limited company.
Ready to incorporate in Singapore? We’ll take it from here.
Tell us what you need. We’ll confirm scope, timeline and a fixed fee — usually the same day.