Company Registration in Singapore for Foreigners

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Requirements for Foreigners to Start a Company in Singapore

All Singaporean companies must have at least one local resident director (Singaporean Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Pass holder). 

HC Consultancy Services offers Nominee Director services to fulfill this requirement. Nominee Directors have a non-executive role solely for compliance purposes and are not involved in day-to-day business operations, opening bank accounts, attending board meetings, or voting.

Consult HC Consultancy Services if you decide between a Private Limited Company (Pte Ltd) or a Sole Proprietorship. Consider factors such as tax implications, compliance requirements, liability, and the number of members allowed when deciding.

Choose a unique name for your business and check its availability on ACRA’s BizFile+ portal. Ensure the name represents your brand and does not infringe on any existing trademarks or business names.

You need at least one shareholder (of any nationality, individual, or corporate) and one local director (a Singaporean Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Pass.

Incorporation requires a minimum paid-up capital of S$1, which can be increased anytime after registration, and a bank account must also be opened.

You need a physical office address in Singapore that is accessible during business hours. P.O. boxes are not acceptable.

Every company must appoint a company secretary who resides in Singapore within six months of incorporation. We can assist you with this requirement.

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“HC Consultancy Services has been a trusted partner for nearly two decades, providing valuable expertise in corporate secretarial and accounting services. They played a key role in assisting us with PR matters in Singapore, offering reliable support throughout the process. We highly endorse their expert services.”

Primovero Consulting Pte Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

Foreigners typically incorporate their business as a Private Limited Company (Pte Ltd) in Singapore. However, it’s important to consider factors like ownership, taxation, liability, and compliance. HC Consultancy Services provides expert advice to help you choose the best structure for your business needs.

  • New companies can enjoy tax exemptions on their first few years of chargeable income.
  • Shareholders benefit from 0% tax on dividends and capital gains.
  • Singapore has Double Tax Agreements with up to 100 countries, reducing tax liabilities for international businesses.

Yes, you can register a company in Singapore even if you are not physically present. We can assist you with the entire process, including company registration, nominee director and company secretary services, registered address, and visa applications.

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