{"id":261992,"date":"2025-11-26T15:30:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/lionsworld.com.sg\/?p=261992"},"modified":"2026-07-10T09:54:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T01:54:46","slug":"why-december-is-the-smartest-month-to-incorporate-your-singapore-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.lionsworld.com.sg\/why-december-is-the-smartest-month-to-incorporate-your-singapore-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Why December Is the Smartest Month to Incorporate Your Singapore Company"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; max_width=&#8221;860px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>2026 has entered its latter half, and many would-be founders are telling themselves, \u201cLet\u2019s sort out the company in January.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re serious about launching or growing a business in 2026, <strong>December is actually one of the smartest times to incorporate <\/strong>\u2014 especially in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>This article explains:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why Singapore is still a strong base despite global uncertainty<\/li>\n<li>How <strong>December vs Q1<\/strong> incorporation really compares<\/li>\n<li>What you gain by incorporating now<\/li>\n<li>Common worries (and simple answers)<\/li>\n<li>A quick step-by-step on how to get started<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fafcfe&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;860px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;1. Why Singapore Is Still a Strong Launchpad&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; title_letter_spacing=&#8221;-0.5px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even with global volatility, Singapore remains a favourite for entrepreneurs because it offers:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Political and economic stability<\/strong> \u2013 predictable rules and policies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pro-business regulations<\/strong> \u2013 streamlined incorporation, clear tax regime<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong legal framework<\/strong> \u2013 investor confidence, clear contracts, robust IP protection<\/li>\n<li><strong>Efficient digital systems<\/strong> \u2013 online filings, fast approvals, reliable government portals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re based in Singapore (or planning to expand into the region), incorporating here gives you a stable, trusted home base to serve both local and international customers.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;2. 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}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/head><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><body><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-reasons-section\" id=\"sheet-five-reasons-december\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-reasons-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-reason-card lw-card-blue\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-reason-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-reason-icon lw-icon-blue\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <rect x=\"4\" y=\"3\" width=\"16\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#2E75B6\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M8 8h8M8 12h3M13 12h3M8 16h3M13 16h3\" stroke=\"#2E75B6\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"lw-reason-title lw-title-blue\">Tax &#038; Financial Planning<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-reason-list lw-check-blue\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>You can <strong>choose a sensible financial year-end<\/strong> (often December), even if you incorporate in December.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Your <strong>first real year of operations<\/strong> and tax filings still fall in 2027.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Startup tax incentives can be applied over a full year of business activity instead of a partial month.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-reason-card lw-card-gold\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-reason-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-reason-icon lw-icon-gold\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M12 3l2.4 5 5.6.5-4.2 3.8 1.3 5.5L12 15l-5.1 2.8 1.3-5.5-4.2-3.8 5.6-.5L12 3z\" stroke=\"#BF8F00\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"lw-reason-title lw-title-gold\">Brand and Credibility<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-reason-list lw-check-gold\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>You get to say you&#8217;re officially <strong>&#8220;<Your Company Name> Pte Ltd&#8221;<\/strong> before 2027 starts.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>You can secure your <strong>company name and domain<\/strong> before someone else grabs them.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>&#8220;Est. 2026&#8221; looks good on your website, profile, and marketing materials.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-reason-card lw-card-navy\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-reason-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-reason-icon lw-icon-navy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M13 3L5 14h6l-1 7 9-12h-6l1-6z\" stroke=\"#1F4E79\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"lw-reason-title lw-title-navy\">Immediate Business Readiness<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-reason-list lw-check-navy\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Many corporate clients, platforms and landlords require a <strong>registered company<\/strong> and UEN.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Incorporating in December lets you <strong>open a business bank account<\/strong> and sign contracts now, so you can start executing in January.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>You&#8217;ll be ready for <strong>new-year budgets and projects<\/strong> from larger clients.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-reason-card lw-card-blue\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-reason-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-reason-icon lw-icon-blue\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M20 7l-8-4-8 4v5c0 5 3.4 8.4 8 9.5 4.6-1.1 8-4.5 8-9.5V7z\" stroke=\"#2E75B6\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#2E75B6\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"lw-reason-title lw-title-blue\">Grant and Scheme Eligibility<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-reason-list lw-check-blue\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Most <strong>grants and support schemes<\/strong> require you to have an incorporated entity.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Some &#8220;startup&#8221; 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}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-step-node{ width:40px !important; height:40px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-step-node svg{ width:18px !important; height:18px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-step-card{ padding:14px 16px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-step-title{ font-size:15.5px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-step-points li, .lw-step-subpoints li{ font-size:14px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-steps-closing{ margin-left:0 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/head><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><body><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-steps-section\" id=\"sheet-incorporation-steps\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<ol class=\"lw-steps-list\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"lw-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-step-node lw-node-blue\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M4 21V9l8-5 8 5v12\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M9 21v-6h6v6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"lw-step-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"lw-step-title lw-title-blue\">1. Decide on Structure<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-step-points lw-blue-bullets\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>For most serious ventures: <strong>Private Limited Company (Pte. Ltd.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Offers limited liability, better tax treatment, and more credibility<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"lw-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-step-node lw-node-gold\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M4 7h16M4 12h10M4 17h13\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <circle cx=\"19\" cy=\"17\" r=\"2.4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"lw-step-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"lw-step-title lw-title-gold\">2. Choose and Clear Your Company Name<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-step-points lw-gold-bullets\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Make sure it&#8217;s:<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<ul class=\"lw-step-subpoints\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li>Not too similar to an existing business<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li>Not misleading or offensive<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Reserve it online via BizFile or through a service provider<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"lw-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-step-node lw-node-navy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M6 3h9l5 5v13a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H6a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V4a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M15 3v5h5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M8.5 12.5h7M8.5 16h7\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"lw-step-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"lw-step-title lw-title-navy\">3. Prepare Basic Details<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-step-points lw-navy-bullets\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Shareholders (can be just you)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Directors (at least one Singapore-resident director)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Registered office address in Singapore<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Share capital (start small if you like)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"lw-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-step-node lw-node-blue\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M4 20v-1a5 5 0 0 1 5-5h3a5 5 0 0 1 5 5v1\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <circle cx=\"9.5\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.7\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M16 9a3 3 0 1 0 0-6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"lw-step-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"lw-step-title lw-title-blue\">4. Appoint a Company Secretary<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-step-points lw-blue-bullets\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Mandatory within 6 months, but most founders appoint one <strong>at incorporation<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>A professional firm can provide this and keep you compliant<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"lw-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-step-node lw-node-gold\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M4 12l5 5L20 6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"lw-step-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"lw-step-title lw-title-gold\">5. File Incorporation with ACRA<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-step-points lw-gold-bullets\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Usually done online through a registered filing agent<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>In straightforward cases, approval can be <strong>as fast as within a day<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li class=\"lw-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-step-node lw-node-navy\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M12 3l8 4-8 4-8-4 8-4z\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <path d=\"M4 11v6l8 4 8-4v-6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"lw-step-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"lw-step-title lw-title-navy\">6. 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