Company Formation

Singapore Company Incorporation

Register your business in Singapore — fast, compliant, hassle-free. Company formation in as little as 1-3 business days.

Choose Your Business Structure

Private Limited (Pte Ltd)

The most popular business structure in Singapore. Offers limited liability protection, separate legal entity status, and easier access to funding.

  • Limited liability protection
  • Minimum 1 shareholder
  • 100% foreign ownership allowed
  • Tax incentives available

Sole Proprietorship

The simplest and most cost-effective business structure. Ideal for freelancers and small businesses with low risk profile.

  • Easy to set up
  • Minimal compliance
  • Full control
  • Unlimited personal liability

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Combines partnership flexibility with limited liability. Partners are not liable for the actions of other partners.

  • Limited liability
  • Partnership flexibility
  • Pass-through taxation
  • Minimum 2 partners

Branch Office

Extension of a foreign parent company. Not a separate legal entity — parent company bears all liabilities.

  • No separate legal entity
  • Parent company liability
  • Easier profit repatriation
  • Must have foreign parent

Subsidiary Company

A separate legal entity owned by a foreign parent company. Treated as a local company for tax purposes.

  • Separate legal entity
  • Limited liability
  • Local tax treatment
  • Can be 100% foreign-owned

Incorporation Requirements

  • At least 1 local resident director (Singapore citizen, PR, or EP holder)
  • Registered Singapore address (not P.O. Box)
  • Minimum paid-up capital of S$1
  • Company secretary within 6 months of incorporation

Timeline & Process

Day 1: Submit application to ACRA

Day 1-3: Company registration approved

Week 1-2: Bank account opening

Ongoing: Post-incorporation compliance support