Quick answer
A Singapore private limited company is incorporated with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). It needs at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore, a local registered address, and a qualified Singapore-resident company secretary appointed within six months of incorporation. There is no minimum paid-up capital. It must set up its Register of Registrable Controllers within 30 days. ACRA's official fees are S$315 (S$15 name application plus S$300 registration), included in our fee.
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Overview
Singapore is often the regional headquarters for groups expanding into Southeast Asia, and a Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the standard vehicle. Incorporation is handled online with ACRA and is fast when the structure is ready.
The structure has fixed requirements. At least one director must be ordinarily resident in Singapore — foreign founders without a Singapore Employment Pass usually need a nominee director arrangement. The company needs a local registered address, and a qualified, Singapore-resident company secretary must be appointed within six months. There is no statutory minimum paid-up capital, and ACRA's fees total S$315.
Two obligations start immediately after incorporation: the Register of Registrable Controllers must be set up within 30 days, and CorpPass is needed to transact with Singapore government agencies. We set up both, so the company is compliant and operational rather than merely registered.
Who needs this
- Groups setting up a regional headquarters in Singapore
- Foreign founders incorporating in Singapore
- Malaysian companies adding a Singapore entity
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Documents you need to prepare
Company
- Proposed company name (1–3 options)
- Business activities (SSIC codes)
- Share capital and shareholding
Directors & shareholders
- Passport or NRIC and residential address of each
- Email and mobile number
Controllers
- Details of individuals with more than 25% shares or voting rights, or significant control
- A foreign founder without Singapore residence needs a resident director — see our nominee director service.
- Bank account opening is a separate step after incorporation.
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How to get it done with ONEKEY BIZ
- 1Structure Day 1
Directors, shareholders, resident director and SSIC confirmed.
- 2Name application Day 1
Company name applied for with ACRA.
- 3Incorporation Day 1–3
Incorporation filed; ACRA fees paid.
- 4Post-incorporation Week 1–4
Secretary appointed; RORC set up within 30 days; CorpPass arranged.
- 5Handover Done
Constitution, registers and records handed over.
You do
- Provide director and shareholder details
- Confirm business activities
We do
- Apply for the name and incorporate with ACRA
- Appoint the company secretary
- Set up the RORC within 30 days
- Arrange CorpPass access
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What you receive
Proof the company is incorporated.
Including the Register of Registrable Controllers.
Within the six-month requirement.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Singapore company?
Yes, but at least one director must be ordinarily resident in Singapore.
Is there a minimum capital?
No statutory minimum paid-up capital applies.
When must the RORC be set up?
Within 30 days of incorporation.