
The steps to register a company in Singapore are:
- Step 1: Review and understand Singapore's company registration requirements
- Step 2: Determine corporate structure and collect supporting documents
- Step 3: Confirm availability of desired company name
- Step 4: Sign incorporation documents
- Step 5: Incorporate company and open its bank account
- Frequently Asked Questions
Step 1
Understand Singapore's Company Registration Requirements
Shareholders
At least 1 shareholder
You must have at least one shareholder to register a Singapore company. The shareholder can be an individual or another company. Of course, you can have more than one such shareholder as well. The maximum number of shareholders for a Singapore private limited company is 50. Note that 100% foreign shareholding is allowed i.e. all shareholders can be foreigners.
Capital
Capital of at least SGD 1
Directors
At least one director who resides in Singapore
Singapore-resident and foreign-resident persons can be directors of a Singapore company as long as there is at least one Singapore-resident director. Corporate directors are not permitted in other words a company cannot be a director; it must be a person. If you don’t have a Singapore-resident person to act as the director, you can use our nominee director service to satisfy this requirement. To learn more, see local director options for foreign-owned companies.
Company Secretary
Company Secretary who resides in Singapore
A Singapore company must appoint a company secretary who resides in Singapore. A company secretary is responsible for ensuring the company complies with its regulatory obligations and filings. When you incorporate your company through us, we will appoint a company secretary for your company.
Address
A registered address in Singapore
Step 2
Decide corporate structure and collect supporting documents
The next step to register a company in Singapore is to decide its corporate structure. Here are a few of the main questions you should consider:
- Who will be the shareholders of the company and what percentage of shares will each shareholder own? If you are opening a subsidiary company in Singapore, the sole shareholder will be your existing local or foreign company. If you are starting a new venture, you and your other partners — if you have any — will be the shareholders.
- Who will be the directors of the company? Who will act as its Singapore-resident director? Will you require our nominee director service?
- What will be the initial share capital of the company? As a general rule, most companies are initially incorporated with a small capital, such as SGD 100.
Singapore company registration regulations require that identification and background information about the proposed shareholders and directors of the company must be collected and verified by the firm that is incorporating the company. Below are general guidelines for the types of documents that should be provided to satisfy this requirement.
We make it easy!
We simplify the collection of your supporting documents. After learning about your Singapore company needs, our team will tell you which documents would be required, including those necessary for the KYC due-diligence required by Singapore regulations.

All documents are signed electronically! No faxes, scanned documents, courier, or mail necessary.
Step 3
Obtain Approval for your Company's Name
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Unreserved
No Trademark Infringement
Not obscene

Name Search
Curious if your Singapore business name is available?
We make it easy!
As soon as you appoint us to register your Singapore company, we will apply for the approval of your desired company name. In case your first choice name is not available, our team will apply for your other choices.
Step 4
Sign Incorporation Documents




We make it easy!
As your appointed incorporation agent, we will prepare all necessary documents. All you have to do is review and electronically sign the documents through our online portal.
Step 5
Incorporate company and open bank account
Once the incorporation documents are ready and signed, we will register the company with Singapore’s company registrar, Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). The Singapore company registration process is conducted online and in most cases it takes less than an hour.
ACRA will issue the following official documents:
- e-Certificate of Incorporation. This is an official electronic document confirming the registration of a company in Singapore. The certificate shows (see sample) the name of the company, the date of the incorporation, and the company registration number called Unique Identification Number (UEN). A hard copy of the certificate of incorporation is not issued by ACRA by default; it is not required in Singapore for any purpose; the e-Certificate suffices.
- Business Profile. This document shows the corporate structure of the company. The information contained in the document includes the company’s primary business activity, registered address, details of shareholders and directors, and shareholding structure.
Upon registration, all official documents will be immediately available on our online portal. As soon as your Singapore company is registered, you can start conducting business under its name.
We make it easy!
Our team will assist you with selecting a suitable bank for your company’s corporate bank account and make an introduction to the appropriate bank executives.
Next Steps
To see full details of the packages that we offer, select the one that is suitable for your needs. If you are ready to proceed or have more questions, click below to connect with our team.Foreigner Package
New Company Setup
Designed for foreign entrepreneurs and foreign companies, this package covers all services that are necessary to incorporate and start a new Singapore company.
Singapore Company Registration
Company Secretary for 1 Year
Registered Address for 1 Year
Nominee Director for 1 Year or EP
Local Package
New Company Setup
Designed for Singapore citizens and permanent residents of Singapore who do not need our local director and Employment Pass application filing service.
Singapore Company Registration
Company Secretary for 1 Year
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