Register a Company in Singapore

Here’s What You’ll Need

With Zolvit, you can form a company in Singapore in a few simple steps, quickly and easily. To register your company in Singapore, you must provide us with the following documents.

• Name of the company
• A brief description of the company's activities
• The shareholders
• The particulars
• Details about the directors
• Address of the registered office
• Information about the company secretary
• MOA (Memorandum of Association)
• AOA (Articles of Association).

Did you know?

To register a Singapore company, you must have at least one shareholder. Shareholders can be individuals or companies. It is also possible to have more than one shareholder of this type. Singapore private limited companies can have a maximum of 50 shareholders. Foreign shareholders are allowed to own 100% of the company, i.e. all shareholders can be foreigners.

If a Singapore company has at least one Singapore-resident director, both Singapore residents and foreigners can be directors. In other words, a company cannot be a director; it must be a person. To satisfy this requirement, you may use our nominee director service if you do not have a Singapore-resident director.

An Overview of Register a Company in Singapore

Investors looking to do business in Asia find Singapore an attractive location. For several decades, its economy has grown stronger and become more friendly to foreign investment. The low levels of corruption, the low tax rates, and the high standard of living attract investors today. Consider these initial requirements for Singapore company incorporation if this unique country appeals to you.

Singapore is a friendly place for international business, making setting up a company in the country not necessarily tricky. Still, you need to be well organized and have the right support.

Below is a basic overview of Singapore's many business entities:

• Private limited company
• Limited liability company
• Subsidiary company
• Branch office
• Representative office

Types of Singapore Business Entities

• Singapore Private Limited Company Registration

  Owners and directors of a private limited company in Singapore have limited accountability for the company's debts and losses. The property belongs to the owner of this business entity.
  
  Minimum Setup Requirements:

  • Shareholders who are individuals or corporations
  • There must be one resident director
  • One company secretary
  • A one-dollar paid-up capital
  • One registered address.

• Singapore Limited Liability Partnership Registration

  The limited liability partnership combines the benefits of a private limited company and a partnership while maintaining your legal independence from your partners.
  
  Minimum Setup Requirements

  • A minimum of two partners is required
  • A full-time resident manager
  • A registered address.

• Singapore Subsidiary Company Establishment

  An external business entity owns a subsidiary company. An external corporate entity may own 10% of the company. Singapore-based subsidiaries enjoy the same benefits as Singapore-based private limited companies.
  
  Either you can obtain a Singapore work permit and relocate to Singapore or appoint a nominee director and run your business from abroad.
  
  Minimum Setup Requirements:

  • A single individual/corporate shareholder
  • A resident director is required
  • A company secretary
  • Paid-up capital of one dollar
  • A registered address.

• Formation of a Singapore branch office for the company

  An overseas branch office is a non-Singapore-based expansion of a foreign corporation. Non-residents are not eligible for tax exemptions like Singapore private limited companies. You must apply for a Singapore employment pass if your company desires to move or send staff to Singapore to conduct business.
  
  Minimum Setup Requirements:

  • A corporate shareholder
  • A local agent
  • A registered address.

• Singapore Business Representative Office

  Representative offices are temporary structures that cannot last more than three years. This allows foreign corporations to temporarily relocate to Singapore to interact with local distributors and analyze the market. Singapore employment passes are required for relocation.
  
  Minimum Setup Requirements:

  • Sales turnover must be higher than $250,000
  • Must have been in business for at least three years
  • The proposed R.O. personnel must be not more than five employees.

Register a Company in Singapore With Zolvit

Choosing the proper business structure is vital when starting a company in Singapore. Zolvit has helped thousands of businesses like yours set up in Singapore and break into new markets. We've partnered with a few alliances to provide Singapore's best company registration experience.

We'll always be here to guide and support you with client-centered, reliable, and ethical standards.

• By removing paperwork and bureaucracy, we're making interacting with traditional financial institutions and government agencies easier
• We want to make things easier for small businesses so they can focus on building their business instead of being overwhelmed with admin duties
• They handle everything for you quickly and efficiently.