{"id":45724,"date":"2024-01-28T12:19:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-28T04:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/?page_id=45724"},"modified":"2024-11-28T16:50:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:50:23","slug":"company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/business-setup\/company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore \u2013 How to Set One Up<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Your Guide on How to Set Up a Company Limited by Guarantee<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-75771 size-full\" title=\"Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-400x300-1.png\" alt=\"Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-400x300-1.png 400w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-400x300-1-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>If you\u2019re thinking of setting up a Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore, then this guide is for you. Here is everything you need to know to help you get started.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that due to the preference of most of our clients on <a title=\"Foreign Company Setup Option\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/incorporation\/foreign-company-setup-option\/\">others type of business entities in Singapore<\/a>, we are no longer providing the services of setting up Company Limited by Guarantee to our clients. The followings are mainly for information purposes only.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Understanding What a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Is<\/h3>\n<p>This form of business entity is ideal for non-profit organisations like charities who want to conduct business in the country. Like other business entities, a CLG is also registered under the <a title=\"ACRA: Singapore Registrar of Companies (ROC)\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/resources\/guide-to-setup-singapore-business\/acra-singapore-registrar-of-companies-roc\/\">Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)<\/a>. Since it is under ACRA, it has to comply with the Companies Act too. Usually, charitable and non-profit organisations who need more of a corporate status for the business.<\/p>\n<p>CLG companies are different compared to a Company Limited by Shares. Some differentiating factors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CLGs don\u2019t need share capital. The liability of the company\u2019s members is limited to how much they undertake in terms of assets.<\/li>\n<li>CLGs are considered as public companies.<\/li>\n<li>CLGs are not allowed to pay its members profits and dividends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45727 size-full\" title=\"Company Limited by Guarantee is a form of business entity that ideal for non-profit organisations like charities who want to conduct business in the country.\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-820x250-1.jpg\" alt=\"Company Limited by Guarantee is a form of business entity that ideal for non-profit organisations like charities who want to conduct business in the country.\" width=\"820\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-820x250-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-820x250-1-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-820x250-1-768x234.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Benefits of a CLG<\/h3>\n<p>There are certain benefits associated with incorporating this type of structure. Here are some reasons why you should consider incorporating a Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incorporation means your company will be considered a separate legal entity.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporation means you and the company\u2019s members will be protected from any liabilities which may be incurred.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporation entitles you to tax benefits. CLGs that come with a charity status will be exempted from paying taxes.<\/li>\n<li>You can conduct your activities through certain structures like charitable trusts or societies. A society is a structure that comprises of 10 or more people. It is best suited for volunteer groups and groups based on membership. With a society, you\u2019re spared from the hassle of having to file your <a title=\"Company Income Tax Services\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/taxation\/company-income-tax\/\">annual tax returns<\/a>. A trust structure, on the other hand, is established by those who intend to leave some of their income behind for charitable reasons. The costs involved in setting up a trust a much higher though.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Benefit of Setting Up a Society and Trust<\/h3>\n<p>One benefit of setting up a trust and society is that you cannot be sued. At the same time, you can\u2019t sue either. Members can either sue or be sued only within their personal capacity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How to Set Up a Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore?<\/h3>\n<p>You will need to lodge an application with ACRA to get the process started. Applications must be lodged through <a title=\"Business Filing Portal Of ACRA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizfile.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BizFile+<\/a>, which is ACRA\u2019s website. The documents, procedure and required fees are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A fee of $15 to reserve your company name.<\/li>\n<li>A fee of $300 to register your CLG. Companies will be registered 15-minutes in general after all fees have been paid.<\/li>\n<li>You may be required to apply for the relevant licenses with ACRA. This would depend on the nature of your business activities.<\/li>\n<li>Applying for a charity status will allow you to be entitled to full tax exemptions on your income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How to Dissolve a Company Limited by Guarantee?<\/h3>\n<p>In the event you need to dissolve a CLG, there are two options to choose from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Winding Up \u2013 <\/strong>If your company is unable to repay its debts. Wind-ups can happen either voluntarily or involuntarily.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strike Off \u2013 <\/strong>The company director will need to apply for a company strike off with ACRA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45725 aligncenter\" title=\"Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-1-820x250-1.jpg\" alt=\"Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore\" width=\"820\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-1-820x250-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-1-820x250-1-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-company-limited-by-guarantee-in-singapore-1-820x250-1-768x234.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore \u2013 How to Set One Up &nbsp; Your Guide on How to Set Up a Company Limited by Guarantee If you\u2019re thinking of setting up a Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore, then this guide is for you. 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