Singapore Company Setup
Incorporate a Singapore Pte Ltd — Asia's most trusted business hub with a transparent legal system and strong banking.
Why Singapore?
Singapore combines a stable legal system, extensive tax treaty network, and first-class banking with fast online incorporation through ACRA. It is ideal for holding companies, fintech, trading and regional headquarters serving Asia-Pacific.
- Incorporation often completed within 1–2 working days
- Extensive double-tax treaty network
- Partial and start-up tax exemptions on early profits
- Respected jurisdiction for investors and banks
- No capital gains tax
- Strong IP and contract protection
| Singapore at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax | 17% headline rate with start-up & partial exemptions |
| Setup time | 1–5 working days |
| Foreign ownership | 100% foreign ownership allowed |
| Director residency | 1 director ordinarily resident in Singapore |
| Minimum capital | From S$1 paid-up |
| Registry / authority | ACRA |
| Entity type | Package |
|---|---|
| Private Limited (Pte Ltd) | From ₹1,05,500 |
| Foreign company branch | From ₹1,32,000 |
Indicative incorporation packages; add-ons are priced separately in the calculator.
Your Singapore setup roadmap
Name check & structure
Reserve your company name and confirm shareholders and directors.
Appoint local director
Provide or nominate a resident director and company secretary.
File with ACRA
We submit incorporation and you receive the Certificate and BizFile.
Corporate bank account
Introductions and document support for local banks.
Ongoing compliance
Annual return, financial statements and tax filing reminders.
Documents you'll need
- Passport copies of directors & shareholders
- Proof of residential address
- Local director details (or nominee service)
- Business activity (SSIC) description
- Corporate shareholder documents if applicable
- Source of funds declaration for banking
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Singapore company setup – questions answered
Do I need to live in Singapore to own a Pte Ltd?
No, but at least one director must be ordinarily resident in Singapore. A nominee resident director service is available.
How long does incorporation take?
Name approval and incorporation can complete in 1–2 working days once documents are in order.
What is the minimum capital?
The minimum paid-up capital is S$1, though banks may expect more depending on your business.
What is Singapore's corporate tax rate?
The headline rate is 17%, with partial exemptions and start-up schemes that reduce the effective rate for qualifying companies.
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