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Singapore Company Registration

Incorporate your Pte Ltd in Singapore, approved in as little as a day.

Singapore company registration is the process of incorporating your business with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) through the BizFile+ e-filing portal. Once approved, your company gets its own legal identity — able to open a Singapore corporate bank account, sign contracts, hire talent, and trade under one of the most trusted and internationally respected business registries in the world.

Whether you're a Singapore resident founder or a foreign entrepreneur setting up a wholly-owned subsidiary to access ASEAN and global markets, getting your entity type, nominee director arrangement, and ACRA filings right the first time avoids delays, rejected name applications, and non-compliance penalties later. That's exactly where our Singapore-based company secretarial team steps in.

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Entity TypePrivate Limited (Pte Ltd)
JurisdictionSingapore
Filing PlatformBizFile+
Filed ByHisho & Kanri
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How Singapore incorporation flows, start to finish

Name Application

Reserve your company name via BizFile+

ACRA e-Filing

Submit incorporation documents online

e-Certificate

Receive your Certificate of Incorporation

Start Trading

Open a bank account and begin operating

Structures

Which Singapore company structure fits your business?

Each structure recognised under the Companies Act (Cap. 50) trades off differently on liability, foreign ownership, and compliance load. Here's the full lineup our ACRA-registered filing agents incorporate.

Private Limited Company (Pte Ltd)

A separate legal entity with limited liability for shareholders — the default choice for founders and foreign investors planning to raise capital or scale from Singapore.

Most Popular

Exempt Private Company (EPC)

A Pte Ltd with 20 or fewer individual shareholders and no corporate shareholders, enjoying lighter reporting and audit exemptions.

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Combines partnership flexibility with limited liability — well suited to professional practices such as law, accounting, or consultancy firms.

Sole Proprietorship

The simplest way to trade under your own name or a business name, registered with ACRA within minutes — though liability isn't separated from the owner.

General Partnership

Two to twenty partners running a business together, sharing profits, losses, and unlimited joint liability for the firm's obligations.

Public Company Limited by Shares

Structured for larger enterprises intending to raise capital from the public or list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), with heavier disclosure duties.

Branch Office

Lets a foreign parent company register a Singapore branch to trade directly, rather than incorporating an entirely new local subsidiary.

Representative Office

A temporary, non-trading presence for market research and liaison, typically valid for up to three years before conversion to a full entity.

The Process

From name check to e-Certificate, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between deciding to incorporate and holding your ACRA Certificate of Incorporation, from anywhere in the world.

1

Choose Business Structure

We help you weigh liability, foreign ownership rules, and fundraising plans to pick between Pte Ltd, LLP, or another structure before any filing begins.

2

Name Application & Approval

We check name availability and reserve it with ACRA through BizFile+, avoiding conflicts with existing entities or registered trademarks.

3

Document Collection

NRIC or passport copies, address proofs, and registered office details are gathered and verified from all proposed directors and shareholders.

4

Constitution & Consent Forms

We prepare the company's constitution and collect signed consent-to-act forms from directors and the company secretary.

5

ACRA e-Filing via BizFile+

The complete incorporation application is filed electronically with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority.

6

Certificate of Incorporation

Once approved, ACRA issues your electronic Certificate of Incorporation — the legal proof your Singapore company now exists.

7

Company Secretary & First Resolutions

A qualified company secretary is appointed within six months, as required by law, and the first board resolutions are passed.

8

Bank Account & IRAS Tax Registration

We assist with opening your corporate bank account and registering with IRAS for corporate tax, plus GST and CPF if you plan to hire staff.

Eligibility

Who can register a company in Singapore?

Requirements vary slightly by structure, but every Pte Ltd or LLP incorporation shares the same baseline criteria under the Companies Act.

Minimum One Shareholder & Director

At least one shareholder (individual or corporate) and at least one director who ordinarily resides in Singapore, each over the age of 18.

Registered Office Address

A valid local registered office address in Singapore, open to the public for at least three hours on business days.

Valid Identity Proof

NRIC for Singapore citizens and PRs, and passports for foreign directors or shareholders — both are equally eligible to hold shares.

Unique Company Name

A proposed name approved by ACRA that isn't identical or deceptively similar to an existing entity or registered trademark.

No Prior Disqualification

Directors must not be undischarged bankrupts or disqualified by ACRA due to past non-compliance or insolvency proceedings.

Minimum Paid-Up Capital

At least S$1 in paid-up capital is required to incorporate, with no upper limit on how much you can allot later.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need to keep handy

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up your ACRA registration.

NRIC

Of Singapore citizen or PR directors and shareholders

Passport

For foreign directors or shareholders

Address Proof

Recent utility bill or bank statement

Photograph

Recent passport-size photo

Registered Office Proof

Tenancy agreement or ownership document

Consent to Act as Director

Signed director and secretary consent forms

Company Constitution

Governing rules, or the model constitution

Shareholding Structure

Share allotment and ownership breakdown

Why It's Worth It

What incorporating in Singapore actually buys you

Beyond the legal formality, a Pte Ltd changes what your business can do — and how well protected you and your investors are while doing it.

Limited Liability

Personal assets stay protected from business debts

Separate Legal Entity

The company can own assets and sue in its own name

100% Foreign Ownership

No local shareholding requirement for most sectors

Low Corporate Tax

Headline rate of 17%, with partial exemptions for new firms

Easier Fund Raising

Banks, VCs, and grant bodies favour registered entities

Global Credibility

Clients and vendors trust Singapore-registered companies

Perpetual Succession

The company continues regardless of ownership changes

Gateway to ASEAN

Extensive treaty network and strategic regional access

After Registration

Staying compliant with ACRA and IRAS, year after year

Incorporation is the start, not the finish — here's what keeps your Singapore company in good standing afterward.

Annual Return Filing

Yearly return lodged with ACRA within seven months of the financial year end.

XBRL Financial Statements

Financial statements filed in XBRL format unless the company is exempt.

Corporate Tax Filing (Form C-S/C)

Annual income tax return filed with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore.

Company Secretary Retention

A qualified company secretary must be appointed within six months and retained at all times thereafter.

Annual General Meeting

AGM held within statutory deadlines, unless the company qualifies for exemption.

Register of Registrable Controllers

Beneficial ownership details maintained and kept updated as required by law.

GST Registration

Goods and Services Tax registration once taxable turnover crosses the prescribed threshold.

Why Hisho & Kanri

Singapore registration handled by people who do this daily

We've filed hundreds of Pte Ltd and LLP incorporations through BizFile+, alongside entities in India and Malaysia — so we know exactly where ACRA filings usually go wrong.

Qualified Company Secretaries

ACRA-registered filing agents who incorporate Singapore entities every week.

Fast e-Filing

BizFile+ documents reviewed and submitted without back-and-forth delays.

Transparent Pricing

Clear packages with no hidden ACRA or government-fee surprises.

Transparent Process

You see every filing and status update, not just a final certificate.

Dedicated Support

One point of contact from your first call through incorporation and beyond.

Secure Documentation

Your NRIC, passport, and company documents handled under strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about Singapore company registration

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

Pte Ltd stands for "Private Limited," Singapore's most common private company structure — a separate legal entity with limited liability for its shareholders.

Yes, Singapore allows full foreign shareholding in almost every sector — though a locally resident director is still required, which our nominee director service can cover.

Yes, at least one director must ordinarily reside in Singapore. We offer a licensed nominee director service for founders who don't have one locally.

Most incorporations are approved within one working day once name approval and documents are complete; some cases needing referral can take a few weeks.

NRIC or passport, address proof, a photograph, and registered office proof are the core set — see the Documents section above for the full list.

Yes, every Singapore company must appoint a qualified company secretary within six months of incorporation and retain one throughout its existence.

Just S$1 is enough to incorporate a Pte Ltd, though many founders start with a higher amount to reflect their operating needs.

Only once your taxable turnover crosses the prescribed Goods and Services Tax threshold, or if you choose to register voluntarily — we can confirm your case.

Yes, the entire process is handled online through BizFile+, and we can manage document signing and courier logistics without you needing to be physically present.

Qualifying new startups can enjoy partial tax exemptions on the first years of chargeable income, subject to conditions set by IRAS.

Because we file Pte Ltd and LLP registrations with ACRA daily, keep you informed at every step of the BizFile+ process, and stay on as your company secretary for compliance long after incorporation is done.