Singapore
Company registration
One of the world’s most trusted hubs
for technology, finance, and online business
for technology, finance, and online business
Local director services
Full set of documents
Remote process
Singapore
Company registration
One of the world’s most trusted hubs
for technology, finance, and online business
for technology, finance, and online business
Local director services
Full set of documents
Remote process
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Advantages of a Singapore company
Income tax
- Corporate tax from 4.25% with exemptions for startups
Full foreign ownership
- No local partner required - 100% foreign ownership is allowed
Fast company incorporation
Company registration completed within 3–5 business days
Top reputation
- Trusted worldwide for business and investment
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Incorporation:
✔ Company name reservation
✔ Full company registration with ACRA
✔ S$315 government fee
✔ Company constitution
✔ Set of company documents
✔ Registered address for 1 year
_____________________________
Corporate secretary
✔ Provision of a corporate secretary
for 1 year
Local director
✔ Nominee director services for 1 year
____________________________
Bank account
✔ Traditional Bank or Neobank (EMI) account opening assistance
✔ Company name reservation
✔ Full company registration with ACRA
✔ S$315 government fee
✔ Company constitution
✔ Set of company documents
✔ Registered address for 1 year
_____________________________
Corporate secretary
✔ Provision of a corporate secretary
for 1 year
Local director
✔ Nominee director services for 1 year
____________________________
Bank account
✔ Traditional Bank or Neobank (EMI) account opening assistance
Incorporation:
✔ Company name reservation
✔ Full company registration with ACRA
✔ S$315 government fee
✔ Company constitution
✔ Set of company documents
✔ Registered address for 1 year
_____________________________
Corporate secretary
✔ Provision of a corporate secretary
for 1 year
Local director
✔ Nominee director services for 1 year
____________________________
Bank account
✔ Traditional Bank or Neobank (EMI) account opening assistance
✔ Company name reservation
✔ Full company registration with ACRA
✔ S$315 government fee
✔ Company constitution
✔ Set of company documents
✔ Registered address for 1 year
_____________________________
Corporate secretary
✔ Provision of a corporate secretary
for 1 year
Local director
✔ Nominee director services for 1 year
____________________________
Bank account
✔ Traditional Bank or Neobank (EMI) account opening assistance
Incorporation:
✔ Company name reservation
✔ Full company registration with ACRA
✔ S$315 government fee
✔ Company constitution
✔ Set of company documents
✔ Registered address for 1 year
_____________________________
Corporate secretary
✔ Provision of a corporate secretary
for 1 year
Local director
✔ Nominee director services for 1 year
____________________________
Bank account
✔ Traditional Bank or Neobank (EMI) account opening assistance
✔ Company name reservation
✔ Full company registration with ACRA
✔ S$315 government fee
✔ Company constitution
✔ Set of company documents
✔ Registered address for 1 year
_____________________________
Corporate secretary
✔ Provision of a corporate secretary
for 1 year
Local director
✔ Nominee director services for 1 year
____________________________
Bank account
✔ Traditional Bank or Neobank (EMI) account opening assistance
Jurisdiction Overview: Singapore
Singapore is one of the most developed and reliable business jurisdictions in Asia. Company registration in Singapore provides access to a stable economy, a high level of investor protection, and a modern legal system based on English common law. The city-state is recognised as a leading global financial hub and serves as a strategic platform for international trade, IT businesses, fintech projects, and online services.
Singapore’s tax policy is designed to support economic growth and capital attraction. The standard corporate income tax rate is 17%; however, various partial tax exemption and startup tax incentive schemes are available for newly incorporated companies, allowing for a significant reduction in the effective tax burden. Foreign-sourced income may be exempt from taxation in Singapore if certain conditions are met, making the jurisdiction an efficient element of international corporate structures.
Singapore is distinguished by its strong business reputation and strict compliance standards, which are essential for working with banks, payment service providers, and institutional partners. Company incorporation and ongoing administration are highly digitalised, with most procedures conducted online. As a result, both local entrepreneurs and international business owners can establish and manage a Singapore company remotely.
Singapore’s tax policy is designed to support economic growth and capital attraction. The standard corporate income tax rate is 17%; however, various partial tax exemption and startup tax incentive schemes are available for newly incorporated companies, allowing for a significant reduction in the effective tax burden. Foreign-sourced income may be exempt from taxation in Singapore if certain conditions are met, making the jurisdiction an efficient element of international corporate structures.
Singapore is distinguished by its strong business reputation and strict compliance standards, which are essential for working with banks, payment service providers, and institutional partners. Company incorporation and ongoing administration are highly digitalised, with most procedures conducted online. As a result, both local entrepreneurs and international business owners can establish and manage a Singapore company remotely.
- Legal system: independent and transparent, based on English common law. The business environment is focused on investor protection and strict enforcement of contractual obligations.
- Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD), a freely convertible and stable currency widely used as a regional financial benchmark.
- Taxation: corporate income tax rate of 17%, with partial tax exemption and startup tax exemption schemes available for new companies. There is no capital gains tax and no withholding tax on dividends.
- VAT / GST: Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies at a rate of 9% as of 1 January 2024.
- Reporting: mandatory annual financial reporting, filing of the annual corporate return and tax filings with ACRA and IRAS; audit requirements apply to certain categories of companies.
- Confidentiality: information on directors and shareholders is disclosed in the ACRA registry; however, the use of nominee services is permitted subject to proper KYC/AML compliance and transparent structuring.
- Regulators: ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority) is responsible for company registration and corporate regulation, while IRAS oversees tax administration.
Company registration in Singapore is possible even with a single founder. The ownership structure can be simple, flexible, and fully held by foreign individuals or legal entities.
Who can be a founder
Who can be a founder
- Any individual or legal entity (nationality and residency are not restricted).
- A minimum of one shareholder is required; 100% foreign ownership is permitted.
- A minimum of one director is required. At least one director must be a Singapore tax resident (a local director can be provided if required).
- Additional foreign directors may be appointed at the client’s request.
- Company secretary: mandatory. The secretary must be a Singapore resident and is typically provided by a licensed professional corporate service provider.
- Registered address: a registered office address in Singapore is required (usually included as part of ongoing corporate services).
- Share capital: minimum paid-up capital starts from SGD 1; it may be increased if required for banking or partnership purposes.
- KYC / AML procedures: verification of identity, residential address, source of funds, ownership structure, and disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners.
Singapore offers a combination of a moderate nominal tax rate and a well-developed system of tax incentives, making company registration in Singapore an attractive solution for international tax planning.
Corporate Income Tax
Corporate Income Tax
- The standard corporate income tax rate is 17% on company profits.
- Newly incorporated companies may qualify for the Start-Up Tax Exemption Scheme, which provides:
- 75% tax exemption on the first SGD 100,000 of chargeable income;
- 50% tax exemption on the next SGD 100,000 during the first three years of assessment.
- Other companies may benefit from the Partial Tax Exemption Scheme, which grants:
- 75% exemption on the first SGD 10,000 of chargeable income;
- 50% exemption on the next portion of income within the prescribed limits, significantly reducing the effective tax rate for small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Dividends: not subject to withholding tax and, as a rule, not taxed again at the shareholder level under Singapore’s one-tier corporate tax system.
- Capital gains: Singapore does not impose capital gains tax, making it suitable for holding and investment structures.
- Foreign-sourced income: subject to certain conditions (including tax residency status and repatriation rules), exemptions may apply to income received from abroad.
- Singapore applies Goods and Services Tax (GST) at a rate of 9% as of 2024.
- GST registration becomes mandatory once the statutory turnover threshold is exceeded, or it may be completed voluntarily – particularly relevant for companies working with local clients.
- Each company must file annual financial statements and an Annual Return with ACRA, as well as a corporate income tax return with IRAS.
- Most companies are required to maintain full accounting records and retain supporting documentation; a statutory audit is mandatory once specific criteria are met.
- Failure to comply with filing deadlines and compliance requirements may result in penalties and restrictions imposed on directors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before launching your business in Singapore
Yes, 100% foreign ownership is allowed. You don’t need to be a Singapore citizen or resident.
No, the entire process can be done remotely, including document signing.
Yes, at least one director must be a Singapore resident (citizen, PR, or work visa holder). We provide nominee services.
Yes, but it's symbolic - from 1 SGD. It doesn’t need to be deposited immediately.
No. A local registered address is required, and we provide it as part of our package.
How we work
Step-by-step process: from project briefing and bank pre-approval to company registration and account activation
Project brief
We define the project goals, select the appropriate jurisdiction and business structure, and analyse counterparties, currencies, expected turnover and bank requirements
Compliance assessment
We review the ownership structure, business profile and operational risks, and prepare the list of documents required for bank compliance
Bank pre-approval
We request preliminary confirmation from the bank based on your business profile and operations. The project proceeds after receiving pre-approval
Company registration
We complete the company registration and issue the full set of corporate documents required for business operations and banking procedures
Bank account setup
We assist with opening the bank account, setting up online banking access and, if necessary, help complete the first test transaction
Launch & ongoing support
We assist with additional tasks upon request, including licensing, accounting and reporting, registered address or office setup, and operational support
Project brief
We define the project goals, select the appropriate jurisdiction and business structure, and analyse counterparties, currencies, expected turnover and bank requirements
Compliance assessment
We review the ownership structure, business profile and operational risks, and prepare the list of documents required for bank compliance
Bank pre-approval
We request preliminary confirmation from the bank based on your business profile and operations. The project proceeds after receiving pre-approval
Company registration
We complete the company registration and issue the full set of corporate documents required for business operations and banking procedures
Bank account setup
We assist with opening the bank account, setting up online banking access and, if necessary, help complete the first test transaction
Launch & ongoing support
We assist with additional tasks upon request, including licensing, accounting and reporting, registered address or office setup, and operational support
What our clients say about Finextwin
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We registered our company in China with the help of Finextwin. Andrei provided detailed guidance and helped us choose the most suitable province for our business. They also assisted with opening corporate and tax accounts at Shenzhen Bank and helped us find an office to rent, as we plan to apply for VAT refunds.
Muhammadiso
Export Business Founder
Export Business Founder
Thanks to Finextwin for their professionalism. We registered a U.S. company for marketplace operations, and everything was done remotely. We've already entered the American market - all thanks to Finextwin's help.
Dmitry
E-commerce Business Owner
E-commerce Business Owner
I was referred to Finextwin by a colleague for urgent company registration in Singapore. From the first email to receiving all the documents, it took exactly two weeks. Everything was handled remotely with excellent support. Really impressed with their professionalism.
Leonid
IT Startup Founder
IT Startup Founder
What our clients say about Finextwin
- We registered our company in China with the help of Finextwin. Andrei provided detailed guidance and helped us choose the most suitable province for our business. They also assisted with opening corporate and tax accounts at Shenzhen Bank and helped us find an office to rent, as we plan to apply for VAT refunds.
Muhammadiso
Export Business Founder - Thanks to Finextwin for their professionalism. We registered a U.S. company for marketplace operations, and everything was done remotely. We've already entered the American market - all thanks to Finextwin's help.
Dmitry
E-commerce Business Owner - I was referred to Finextwin by a colleague for urgent company registration in Singapore. From the first email to receiving all the documents, it took exactly two weeks. Everything was handled remotely with excellent support. Really impressed with their professionalism.
Leonid
IT Startup Founder
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