Everything you need to know about registering a company in Singapore - from choosing the right business structure to completing ACRA registration and post-incorporation requirements.
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Over 63,000 companies are registered in Singapore every year. Want to know why so many entrepreneurs choose this hub? Let's walk through the entire process step by step.
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Picture this: you have a brilliant business idea and you're ready to turn it into reality. But where should you register your company? Singapore isn't just Asia's financial hub—it's the go-to destination for entrepreneurs worldwide. Let's explore why this small island nation attracts business minds from around the globe.
Protect your personal assets from business debts and liabilities. Your liability is limited to your shareholding in the company.
A registered company provides legitimacy and credibility with customers, suppliers, banks, and investors.
Enjoy competitive corporate tax rates (17%) with various tax incentives and exemptions for qualifying businesses.
Access to business loans, investment opportunities, and government grants that are typically unavailable to unregistered businesses.
Strategic location with excellent connectivity to major Asian markets and favorable trade agreements.
Robust legal system with strong intellectual property protection and transparent regulatory environment.
Under Section 5 of the Business Names Registration Act (BNRA), all businesses (except exempted ones) must be registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) before commencing operations.
⚠️ Failure to register can result in fines up to S$10,000 and/or imprisonment up to 2 years.
Singapore ranks 2nd globally in the World Bank's "Ease of Doing Business" index. The entire company registration process can be completed in just 1-2 business days, and 99% of applications are processed through the online platform BizFile+.
Singapore offers various business entity options, each with unique characteristics and advantages. Understanding these differences helps you make informed decisions. This guide focuses on Private Limited Company registration, the most popular business structure.
Personal assets protected, separate from company debts
Enhanced trust with customers, suppliers, and investors
Easier to raise capital and attract investment
17% corporate tax rate with various incentives
Continues operating regardless of shareholder changes
Globally recognized structure for expansion
COMPANY REGISTRATION GUIDE
Before starting the registration process, you need to make important decisions with your partners or team. These decisions will affect how your company operates and grows in the future.
Identify company owners and their respective shareholding percentages
Ensure capital is sufficient for at least 6 months of operations
Responsible persons to manage daily company operations
Decide on company governance rules and operational framework
If you have any foreign shareholders, you must engage a professional firm as foreigners cannot complete endorsements on ACRA. Even with all locals, professional firms are still recommended.
View Our Incorporation ServicesProfessional firms are preferred in most cases, especially for foreign investors or complex shareholding structures.
With the knowledge from this guide, you're now fully prepared to register your company in Singapore. Our professional team can assist you throughout the entire process.
With the knowledge from this guide, you're now fully prepared to register your company in Singapore. Our professional team can assist you throughout the entire process.