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Entrepreneurs from around the globe are discovering what makes this city-state so appealing: a favourable tax system that promotes growth, generous government incentives designed for foreign innovators, and a straightforward incorporation process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The incorporation process for both foreigners and locals is efficient and straightforward. Learn about the specific requirements, the step-by-step process, and the actual costs involved in launching your venture in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;860px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#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_font=&#8221;Work Sans|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;-0.5px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Key Points for Foreign Founders<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][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;1.6em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You must engage a registered <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.agc.gov.sg\/Act\/CSPA2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Corporate Service Provider (CSP)<\/strong><\/a> to reserve the proposed company name and register the business structure. 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-foreign-requirements__table tbody tr:hover td {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    background: #FFFFFF !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-foreign-requirements__note {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    padding: 15px 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-size: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><section<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  class=&#8221;lw-foreign-requirements&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  aria-labelledby=&#8221;lw-foreign-requirements-title&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__intro\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__eyebrow\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Singapore company requirements<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <h2<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      id=&#8221;lw-foreign-requirements-title&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      class=&#8221;lw-foreign-requirements__title&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    ><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      What Foreign Founders Need to Incorporate<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__subtitle\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Before registering a Singapore company, make sure these core appointment,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      ownership and address requirements are in place.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__table-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__table\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<thead><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"col\">Requirement<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"col\">What it means<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__cell-inner\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__label\">Registered CSP<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            Foreign founders must use a registered Corporate Service Provider<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            for the company-name reservation and registration.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__cell-inner\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__label\">Local director<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            At least one director must be ordinarily resident in Singapore and<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            meet ACRA\u2019s eligibility requirements.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__cell-inner\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__label\">Shareholder<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            At least one shareholder is required. The shareholder may be an<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            individual or a corporate entity.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__cell-inner\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__label\">Share capital<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            A company can be formed with one issued share. Many founders begin<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            with S$1 of paid-up capital.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__cell-inner\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__label\">Company secretary<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            A qualified company secretary must be appointed within six months<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            of incorporation.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__cell-inner\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__check\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"lw-foreign-requirements__label\">Registered office<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            The company needs a registered office in Singapore that is<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            accessible during the required business hours.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\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-foreign-requirements__note\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <span<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      class=&#8221;lw-foreign-requirements__note-icon&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      aria-hidden=&#8221;true&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    ><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      i<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Registering a company does not automatically give a foreign founder the<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      right to live or work in Singapore. 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The CSP reserves the company name and submits the registration. It will also conduct customer due diligence and collect the information needed for the ACRA filing.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Appoint at least one locally resident director&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1f4e79&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Every Singapore company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore and meets ACRA\u2019s eligibility requirements. A director must be at least 18, capable of making decisions, and not disqualified from acting as a director.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">FIN holders should confirm with MOM or ICA that their pass allows them to accept the appointment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Nominee director does not mean \u201cdirector in name only\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A nominee director remains legally responsible for the company\u2019s obligations under the Companies Act. There is no exemption for an \u201cinactive\u201d, \u201csleeping\u201d or nominee director. Where a nominee-director arrangement is provided commercially, it must be arranged through a registered CSP, which must assess the proposed nominee as fit and proper.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Confirm the shareholders and share structure&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1f4e79&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>A Singapore company needs at least one shareholder and may have individual or corporate shareholders. Foreign ownership is generally permitted. From there, decide who will own the shares, how many shares will be issued and whether the company needs more than one class of shares.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Set the initial share capital&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1f4e79&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ACRA requires at least one issued share. Many new companies begin with S$1 of paid-up capital, although the appropriate amount depends on commercial needs, banking expectations, licences and planned operating expenses.<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Appoint a corporate secretary&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1f4e79&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The company must appoint a company secretary within six months of registration. The secretary must meet Singapore\u2019s residency requirements and cannot be the same person as the sole director. The role supports statutory registers, resolutions, officer updates and annual filing obligations.<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Provide a registered office in Singapore&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1f4e79&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The registered office is the official address for ACRA notices, legal documents and company records. It must be a Singapore address and be open and accessible during the required business hours. It does not have to be the same place where the company carries out its day-to-day operations.<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Choose a company name, business activities and financial year-end&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1f4e79&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before filing, confirm the proposed name, primary and secondary business activities, financial year end and company constitution. A regulated activity or sensitive name may require referral to another authority and can take longer to approve.<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#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_font=&#8221;Work Sans|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; header_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;-0.5px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span>How the Incorporation Process Works<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/lionsworld.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/foreign-incorp-blog-image-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;foreign incorp blog image (1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_accordion toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Review the intended structure&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#00052b&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Confirm the shareholders, directors, beneficial owners, business activities, registered address and whether a nominee director or corporate shareholder is involved.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Complete the CSP\u2019s due-diligence checks&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#00052b&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Provide identity, address, ownership and source-of-funds information as requested. Corporate shareholders may need additional incorporation and ownership documents.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Reserve the company name&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#00052b&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your CSP checks the proposed name and submits the name application. Prepare alternatives in case the first choice is unavailable or referred for review.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Prepare and approve the incorporation documents&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#00052b&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The CSP prepares the constitution, consents, shares details and other registration information. 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Straightforward applications may be approved quickly; referred or complex applications can take longer.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Complete the post-incorporation setup&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#00052b&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After registration, organise the statutory records, first directors\u2019 resolutions, share certificates, CorpPass access, accounting records and any required licences or tax registrations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/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;#f7fafc&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1180px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#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_font=&#8221;Work Sans|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; header_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;-0.5px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Does Registering a Singapore Company Give You a Work Pass?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][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;1.6em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No. Company ownership and immigration status are separate matters. You may own shares in a Singapore company without having the right to relocate to Singapore or work for the company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A founder who plans to move to Singapore and operate the business needs an appropriate work pass. The EntrePass is designed for eligible entrepreneurs whose businesses are venture-backed or involve innovative technologies; it is not a general founder visa for every newly incorporated company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your suitable route depends on the business, proposed role and personal circumstances. 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1.65;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-reg-cost__table tbody tr:hover th {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    background: #1F4E79 !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-reg-cost__table tbody tr:hover td {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    background: #FFFFFF !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-reg-cost__note {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    padding: 15px 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-size: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"lw-reg-cost\" aria-labelledby=\"lw-reg-cost-title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lw-reg-cost-title\" class=\"lw-reg-cost__title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    What Does It Cost to Register a Singapore Company?<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee class=\"lw-reg-cost__intro\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    The government fees for a standard local company are<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <strong>S$15<\/strong> for the name application and<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <strong>S$300<\/strong> for registration, for a total of<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <strong>S$315<\/strong>. Professional fees depend on the ownership<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    structure, the number of directors and shareholders, due diligence<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    work, and any additional services required.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-reg-cost__table-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table class=\"lw-reg-cost__table\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<thead><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"col\">Typical treatment<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"#\">ACRA name and registration fees<\/a><\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<td><span class=\"lw-reg-cost__amount\">S$315<\/span> in total<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"#\">Lionsworld incorporation package<\/a><\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            From <span class=\"lw-reg-cost__amount\">S$395<\/span>, including<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            ACRA fees, incorporation documents and one year of corporate<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            secretarial retainer<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"#\">Lionsworld Virtual Office Package<\/a><\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<td><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            Optional service where the company does not have a suitable<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            Singapore address<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"#\">Nominee director, accounting or licences<\/a><\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<td>Quoted separately according to the company&#8217;s requirements<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/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;#f5f9fd&#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; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#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;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000546&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What Happens After the Company Is Incorporated?<\/h2>\n<p>ACRA registration creates the company, but it does not satisfy all operational or compliance requirements. Your next steps may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply for a corporate bank account. Approval is not automatic; each bank conducts its own onboarding and due diligence review.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Setting up CorpPass to enable authorised users to access government digital services.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Applying for sector-specific licences or permits before beginning regulated activities.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Establishing bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll and tax processes from the start.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Registering for GST when compulsory, or applying voluntarily where appropriate.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Maintain statutory registers and file changes to directors, shareholders or addresses on time.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Preparing for annual returns, financial statements, and corporate income tax filings.<\/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; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;33px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#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_font=&#8221;Work Sans|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;-0.5px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][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;1.6em&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In conclusion, starting a business in Singapore has become a more streamlined process in recent years. 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