Singapore Company Registration
- Register your Company in Singapore in 1-5 days.*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
Steps to company formation - Singapore
Complete our application form - Singapore
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Register your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
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 
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport (or identity card), as well as proof of domicile dated less than three months.**
Singapore Company, ideal for:
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* 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.
Our Client Reviews
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Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
01-Jun-2021
It was way beyond my expectations. An extraordinary experience.
Amazing customer service and products! My account manager (Martin) is very helpful and contacted me right away when I had a question.
Absolutely loved my experience with this shop. They were quick to respond to my questions.
Recommend account manager & shop 100 percent!
I want to thank you all for all your efforts and especially Martin!
It was way beyond my expectations. An extraordinary experience.
Amazing customer service and products! My account manager (Martin) is very helpful and contacted me right away when I had a question.
Absolutely loved my experience with this shop. They were quick to respond to my questions.
Recommend account manager & shop 100 percent!
I want to thank you all for all your efforts and especially Martin!
23-May-2021
Salvatore, was helpful and responsive whenever needed and contacted. Company and documents were delivered as discussed and agreed to. Also Very helpful with answering inquiries and giving suggestions
Salvatore, was helpful and responsive whenever needed and contacted. Company and documents were delivered as discussed and agreed to. Also Very helpful with answering inquiries and giving suggestions
20-May-2021
Very happy with the service, specific Mary is very helpful and very professional, thank you Mary
Very happy with the service, specific Mary is very helpful and very professional, thank you Mary
10-May-2021
Very efficient and smooth process. Kirtee was excellent all around and very professional.
Very efficient and smooth process. Kirtee was excellent all around and very professional.
30-Apr-2021
ate agora tudo excelente. rapido, eficiente e atencioso
ate agora tudo excelente. rapido, eficiente e atencioso
26-Apr-2021
Reliable and professional.
Reliable and professional.
