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Register a Company in Singapore

Q: Can I run my Singapore company from overseas?

Yes, Singapore companies can operate and manage overseas if that model suits your operational and business objectives. As a result, you can start and successfully run a Singapore company without ever having to visit the country.

Q: If I require your nominee director's service, will the nominee director be involved in my company operations?

For a fee, you can 'hire' a Singapore-resident director to serve as your company's local director. The term 'nominee director' is used to describe such a director. We will not participate in the management or operation of your company through our nominee director. The company will be run by the real directors (your foreign directors); the nominee serves only as a legal requirement.

Q: Can a foreigner be a shareholder in a company?

Yes, a foreigner can be a shareholder in a company. Although, the company must have a Singapore resident director.

Q: Will my Singapore company need to apply for a business license before commencing its business activities?

Singapore regulates only certain types of business activities and requires business licenses.

Q: Is a one-person company allowed in Singapore?

One person can own and operate a company; that is one person can be the sole shareholder and director.

Q: How long does it take to incorporate a company in Singapore?

It takes one day to set up a company in Singapore with ACRA.

We handle company registration in Singapore, including legal compliances, paperwork, and post-registration tax filing.

Based on the entity type our experts assist you in business name approval and document submission for your UEN

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Here’s How It Works

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Get in touch with an expert from Zolvit
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Submit all the required documents
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Our team will start the paperwork
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We will complete the registration process
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Now, collect the company registration certificate

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Founder & CEO of SchnellTek Software Pvt. Ltd.

Zolvit has been our legal service provider for quite a long time! Our experience with them has been great, especially the speed and proficiency with which they deliver their services. We recommend them!

Satya Vasireddy & Sravani Vasireddy

Founders of Lovely Chocos

Zolvit is exactly what it does. Legal is simple. We went to Zolvit to register our Trademark during the lockdown and everything was done online with ease. We never even had to step out of the house. It was truly a digital experience.

Adarsh Agarwal

CEO & Developer of Golghar.com

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).

Why Should I Use Zolvit for Registering a Company in Singapore?

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Supporting documents are easier to collect. Once our team learns about your Singapore company's needs, we will tell you what documents are required, including those needed for KYC compliance.

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.

FAQ's

Can I run my Singapore company from overseas?

If I require your nominee director's service, will the nominee director be involved in my company operations?

Can a foreigner be a shareholder in a company?

Will my Singapore company need to apply for a business license before commencing its business activities?

Is a one-person company allowed in Singapore?

How long does it take to incorporate a company in Singapore?

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

Singapore Limited Liability Partnership Registration

Singapore Subsidiary Company Establishment

Formation of a Singapore branch office for the company

Singapore Business Representative Office

How to Register a Company in Singapore

Most businesses require the following initial requirements:

Step 1: Understand Requirements
Understand Singapore's company registration requirements.
Step 2: Documents Collection
Determine the corporate structure and collect supporting documents.
Step 3: Company Name Availability
Verify the availability of the desired company name.
Step 4: Signing Documents
Sign the incorporation documents.
Step 5: Company Incorporation
Open a bank account for the company and incorporate it.

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.