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Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.

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Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.

Process any additional services
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Singapore Company
Good to Know
For the past decade, Singapore is the only Asian country with the top AAA sovereign rating from all major credit rating agencies, including S&P, Moody's, and Fitch. To register your company in Singapore, a local director is mandatory. SFM provides local nominee directors.
Main Characteristics
Company type
Private Limited Company (Pte Ltd)
Information published relating to company officers
The names of directors and shareholders appear in the Public Registry. One of the directors must be resident in Singapore.
Accounting requirement
Taxation
17% above SGD 300,000, 8.5% below
No taxation on the profits earned abroad or from financial securities however a company is liable to pay tax in Singapore on income that is:
Under Section 10(25) of the Income Tax Act, income from outside Singapore is considered received in Singapore when it is:
No taxation on the profits earned abroad or from financial securities however a company is liable to pay tax in Singapore on income that is:
- accrued in or derived from Singapore; or
- received in Singapore from outside of Singapore.
Under Section 10(25) of the Income Tax Act, income from outside Singapore is considered received in Singapore when it is:
- remitted to, transmitted or brought into Singapore;
- used to pay off any debt incurred in respect of a trade or business carried on in Singapore; or
- used to purchase any moveable property brought into Singapore (e.g. equipment or raw materials connected to your business).
Legislation
Singapore Companies Act 1963.
Standard Currency
Singapore dollar (SGD)
Stability
Singapore is a very stable jurisdiction and has an excellent reputation.
Communication
Very efficient communication means.
Time zone
Convenient world time zone: GMT+8
Secretary required
Yes
Paid up capital requirement
No paid up capital requirement (1 SGD)
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal System
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director/1 shareholder
One of the directors must be resident in Singapore.
One of the directors must be resident in Singapore.
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of the Company
A certified copy 
Singapore Company, ideal for:

Singapore Company Formation
* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
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25-Apr-2022
Great attention to detail, Fast response time, High Professionalism and Excellent overall Account management. Would recommend.

Great attention to detail, Fast response time, High Professionalism and Excellent overall Account management. Would recommend.

04-Mar-2022
SMF has far exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, I was very well looked after by the responsible consultant. All matters were implemented quickly and professionally. I can highly recommend the company SFM.

SMF has far exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, I was very well looked after by the responsible consultant. All matters were implemented quickly and professionally. I can highly recommend the company SFM.

24-Feb-2022
It took a long time to establish the company... Apart from that everything was fine.

It took a long time to establish the company... Apart from that everything was fine.

23-Dec-2021
Très bon service, ressource affectée disponible mais ça été juste un peu plus long que prévu. Sinon dans l'ensemble le service est impeccable

Très bon service, ressource affectée disponible mais ça été juste un peu plus long que prévu. Sinon dans l'ensemble le service est impeccable

10-Dec-2021
Long process time, not stable agents and many account manager changed during 6 month.

Long process time, not stable agents and many account manager changed during 6 month.

20-Sep-2021
The service we received was average, nothing outstanding... it's just a normal service expected from such a provider.

The service we received was average, nothing outstanding... it's just a normal service expected from such a provider.
