{"id":2118,"date":"2013-09-10T20:32:24","date_gmt":"2013-09-10T12:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/?page_id=2118"},"modified":"2026-10-07T00:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T16:57:38","slug":"guide-to-select-your-singapore-company-names","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/incorporation\/guide-to-select-your-singapore-company-names\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Selecting Your Singapore Company Names"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How to Select an Ideal Company Name for Your Singapore Business?<\/h2>\n<p>An ideal Singapore company name is one that is ACRA-compliant, not identical or phonetically similar to an existing registered entity, free of restricted words, and available as a matching domain name.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide outlines the standard format for company names in Singapore, highlights key naming restrictions, and provides insights into the process of changing a company name, equipping you with the knowledge to select the right name for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q547eb2AxAg?si=azzk-gKVQlDeilW5&amp;rel=0\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Name Reservation and Approval by ACRA<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/incorporation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up a Company in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must get the <\/span><a title=\"Company Name Reserved\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/resources\/tools\/singapore-company-name-checker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">company <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reserved<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) will refuse a proposed Company name if it is similar, identical or phonetically the same as a company or business already registered in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Singapore company name list in ACRA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some name restrictions, such as<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use of certain words<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as \u201cbank\u201d, \u201cinsurance\u201d, \u201cuniversity\u201d, and \u201ceducation\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">subject<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to control and regulation by Government authorities and will require permission before you can proceed to set up the Company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the implementation of the Companies (Amendment) Act 2002 and the Business Registration (Amendment) Act 2002, effective from 13 January 2003, the Registrar no longer evaluates whether a proposed company name closely resembles an existing one to the extent that it may confuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your company is inadvertently registered with a name that is identical or too similar to another registered entity, the affected party may file a complaint and request the Registrar to direct your company to change its name. Therefore, it is essential to exercise due diligence and take appropriate steps to ensure that your proposed name is distinct and does not infringe upon existing business names.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0discuss your proposed company name, company name ideas, or company name restrictions in Singapore, please contacts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">us. Our<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specialists will be glad to assist you always in checking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Singapore company name list in ACRA and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> completing the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Singapore company name reservation.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28196\" title=\"3E Accounting assist you for checking in Singapore company name list in ACRA.\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-guide-to-select-your-singapore-company-names-1-820x250.jpg\" alt=\"3E Accounting assist you for checking in Singapore company name list in ACRA.\" width=\"820\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-guide-to-select-your-singapore-company-names-1-820x250.jpg 820w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-guide-to-select-your-singapore-company-names-1-820x250-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-guide-to-select-your-singapore-company-names-1-820x250-768x234.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Consideration for Selection of Singapore Company Names<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACRA has highlighted<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the following matters <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you must consider when selecting a name for your company or business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Registrar will reject any proposed company or business name for purposes of incorporation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/company-setup\/singapore-company-registration-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or change of name if that name is:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Undesirable names<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Names which are identical to a business or company in Singapore<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Names which are identical to a name being reserved by a business or Company in Singapore<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Names that the Minister has directed the Registrar not to accept for registration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> e.g. Temasek<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, you are recommended to exercise caution and avoid selecting Singapore Company names that resemble the name of another for Singapore company name reservation, because the Registrar has the discretion to direct you to change your company name if anyone lodges a valid complaint within 12 months that your name resembles their company\u2019s or business\u2019s and\/or is likely to be mistaken for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the Companies (Identical Names) Rules and Business Registration (Identical Names) Rules were enacted in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the news. 27(2D) of the Companies Act and s. 11(10) Business Registration <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Act and Guide on Singapore Company Name Format<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rules set out what the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registrar considers to be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identical:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) In determining whether a Singapore Company name is identical to another, the following shall be disregarded:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(i) \u201cThe\u201d, where it is the first word of the name;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ii) \u201cPrivate\u201d, \u201cPte\u201d, \u201cSendirian\u201d, \u201cSdn\u201d, \u201cLimited\u201d, \u201cLtd\u201d, \u201cBerhad\u201d and \u201cBhd\u201d;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(iii) The following words and expressions where they appear at the end of the name: \u201ccompany\u201d, \u201cand company\u201d, \u201ccorporation\u201d, \u201cIncorporated\u201d, \u201cAsia\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAsia Pacific\u201d, \u201cInternational\u201d, \u201cSingapore\u201d, \u201cSouth Asia\u201d, \u201cSouth East Asia\u201d and \u201cWorldwide\u201d;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(iv) Any word or expression which, in the opinion of the Registrar, is intended to represent any word or expression in sub-paragraph (iii);<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(v) The plural version of the name;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(vi) The type and case of letters, spacing between letters and punctuation marks; and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) The symbol \u201c&amp;\u201d is deemed to have the same meaning as the word \u201cand\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rules also allow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the Registrar to refer the parties in dispute over the use of a name to mediation before giving any direction for a Singapore company name change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Singapore Company Name Format Examples<\/h3>\n<div class=\"agreements-reference-table\">\n<table class=\"agreements-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Entity Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Required Suffix<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Private Limited Company<\/td>\n<td>Pte. Ltd. \/ Pte Ltd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Public Limited Company<\/td>\n<td>Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Limited Liability Partnership<\/td>\n<td>LLP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sole Proprietorship<\/td>\n<td>(No suffix required)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Practical Naming Criteria Beyond Legal Compliance<\/h3>\n<p>Beyond ACRA compliance, a strong company name should also be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy to spell and pronounce \u2014 clients who can&#8217;t spell your name after hearing it once will struggle to find you online<\/li>\n<li>Not geographically restrictive \u2014 names like &#8220;East Singapore Logistics&#8221; can create rebranding issues if you expand regionally or internationally<\/li>\n<li>Future-proof for diversification \u2014 overly narrow names (e.g., &#8220;ABC Furniture Trading Pte Ltd&#8221;) can mislead clients if your business activities expand<\/li>\n<li>Domain-available \u2014 check that a matching <strong>.com<\/strong> or <strong>.com.sg<\/strong> domain is available before finalising<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to <b>Check Your Company Name Availability<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>To check your company name availability:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use <strong>3E Accounting&#8217;s Free Singapore<\/strong> <a title=\"Company Name Check Tool\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/resources\/tools\/singapore-company-name-checker\/\"><strong>Company Name Check tool<\/strong><\/a> to instantly verify availability against ACRA&#8217;s register<\/li>\n<li><strong>Search ACRA&#8217;s BizFile+<\/strong> portal directly at <a title=\"Bizfile Portal Singapore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizfile.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>bizfile.gov.sg<\/strong><\/a> for a manual check<\/li>\n<li>Check domain name availability for your proposed name to secure consistent branding online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How do you search for identical or similar company names?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For company names with initials, key in the various combinations of the proposed name.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eg. If the proposed name is \u201cCD Trading\u201d, the possible ways of checking are: CD, C D, C.D, C. D, C-D, C \u2013 D, C&amp;D, C &amp; D, CND, C N D, C \u2018n\u2019 D, The CD, The C.D, The C&amp;D, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for company names with similar pronunciations.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possible ways of checking for similarly pronounced company names are:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.g<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.. Guo, Gou, Kuo, Kou<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.g<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.. If the proposed name is \u201cThe Gold\u201d, the possible ways of checking are: Gold, De Gold, De-Gold, De\u2019 Gold, De. Gold, D. Gold, D-Gold, D Gold, D\u2019 Gold, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for similar company names, but in different sequences and Singapore company name format.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.g..<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the proposed name is \u201cDelivery Express\u201d, please also check for \u201cExpress Delivery\u201d. If the proposed name is \u201cBest Service Provider\u201d, please also check for \u201cService Provider Best\u201d \/ \u201cService Best Provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for similar names in similar industries. Besides, check for words with similar meanings<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the proposed company name.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.g.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cFlower Transport\u201d is similar to \u201cFlower Transportation\u201d \/ \u201cFlower Forwarding\u201d, etc. \u201c<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, some of the common descriptive word is considered similar:<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">i) Trade; trading; marketing; enterprise<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ii) Investment ; holding; investment holding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphical words like names of countries and places are not considered distinguishing<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.g<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.. \u201cSuper Travel\u201d is similar to \u201cSuper Travel International\u201d or \u201cSuper Travel Singapore\u201d, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punctuation marks are not considered distinguishing as well.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.g<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.. \u201cHappy! Burger\u201d is similar to \u201cHappy Burger\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel confused? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No worries at all. Email us your company name at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@3ecpa.com.sg<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we will check the availability of the Singapore company name <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and get back to you on the same working day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Referral of Company Name Application<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your name application may be referred to the Relevant Regulatory Authorities for comments if the name application discloses information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which necessitates the referral (e.g., <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type of business you have selected<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">requires<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a license and\/or permit to operate). For more information, please refer to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/company-setup\/business-license-application\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referral Authority Table<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, your Singapore company names may sometimes be referred to ACRA for no reason, and it will take a longer time to process. Therefore, we recommend that you reserve your Company name as soon as possible once Singapore company name ideas are generated by the Singapore company name generator and confirmed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28198\" title=\"Guide to Select Your Singapore Company Names\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-guide-to-select-your-singapore-company-names-2-820x250.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Select Your Singapore Company Names\" width=\"820\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-guide-to-select-your-singapore-company-names-2-820x250.jpg 820w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-guide-to-select-your-singapore-company-names-2-820x250-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-guide-to-select-your-singapore-company-names-2-820x250-768x234.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730870221717{background-color: #126742 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;border-color: #EEEEEE !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center; color: white;\">Start Your Business the Right Way!<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Contact Us&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756123357097{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.3ecpa.com.sg%2Fcontact-us%2F&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;green&#8221; spacing=&#8221;10&#8243; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; c_align=&#8221;left&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730871643818{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is the process for a company name check in Singapore?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;What-is-the-process-for-a-company-name-check-in-Singapore?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before registering your business, it&#8217;s essential to run a company name check on ACRA\u2019s BizFile+ to ensure the name is available and not identical to an existing entity.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Are there any restrictions on company names in Singapore?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;what-do-you-do-if-your-domain-name-has-already-been-taken&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, names that are vulgar, obscene, or too similar to government-linked or existing entities will be rejected by ACRA.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What happens if my company name is similar to another business?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;which-domain-is-better-for-local-visibility-of-business&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your name is too similar to an existing business, it may be rejected. Even if approved, the existing company can file a complaint requesting a name change.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How can I ensure my company name stands out and complies with regulations?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1739956567279-f0c3bd45-7a1b&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using 3E Accounting\u2019s professional services can help you perform a proper company name check and get expert advice to meet all regulatory requirements.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can I change my company name after incorporation in Singapore?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;Can-I-change-my-company-name-after-incorporation-in-Singapore?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can file a company name change with ACRA after incorporation. The new name will also need to go through the standard approval process.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How long does it take to reserve a company name in Singapore?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Once submitted via BizFile+, name approval is typically instant if the name meets all criteria. The approved name is reserved for 120 days, during which you must complete company incorporation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] How to Select an Ideal Company Name for Your Singapore Business? An ideal Singapore company name is one that is ACRA-compliant, not identical or phonetically similar to an existing registered entity, free of restricted words, and available as a matching domain name. 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