Singapore Company Registration
Supporting all business structures: companies, trusts, foundations, and partnerships.
Before you incorporate your company in Singapore
Identify the Company Structure
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.
Register Your Company Name
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.
Identify Your Company Directors and Shareholders
You need at least one shareholder (of any nationality, individual, or corporate) and one local director (a Singaporean Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Pass.
Allocate Your Paid-up Capital
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.
Get a Registered Address in Singapore
You need a physical office address in Singapore that is accessible during business hours.
P.O. boxes are not acceptable.
Appoint a Company Secretary
Every company must appoint a company secretary who resides in Singapore within six months of incorporation. We can assist you with this requirement.
Your Company Registration service includes:
- CorpPass Admin Account Creation (CorpPass fees are separate)
- Name check and reservation
- Preparation of registration forms
- Our Professional fees (excluding ACRA fees: Name reservation & approval – S$15; Company registration – S$300)
- Resolution to open a bank account
- First Board Meeting Minutes
- Preparation of Model Constitution (M&AA)
- Statutory Registers
- Preparation of Share Certificate
- Purchase of Common Seal
“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
“HC Consultancy Services has provided exceptional support for our corporate secretarial needs. They helped establish our Company Limited by Guarantee, facilitated our charity status application, and ensured compliance during board meetings. We highly recommend their expert and reliable services.”
Tan Swee Hoon Geraldine Marie, Chairman, Canossa Mission Singapore
Frequently Asked Questions
Why incorporate a Private Limited Company in Singapore?
- It is a separate legal entity from its shareholders and directors, offering liability protection.
- There are no restrictions on foreign shareholding.
- Profits are taxed at corporate tax rates (currently 17%), and new companies may be eligible for tax incentives and exemptions.
- Shares can be easily transferred.
- Private Limited Companies can raise capital more easily than other business structures.
What documents are required to incorporate my company in Singapore?
- Brief description of business activities.
- Director(s) particulars: NRIC (for Singaporeans or PRs), full name, residential address, and contact information.
- Shareholder(s) particulars: Similar to director particulars.
- The registered address of the company
How long does it take to incorporate a company in Singapore?
Business incorporation in Singapore can typically be completed within 1 to 3 business days. The timeline may vary depending on the complexity of the company structure and documentation preparation.