Singapore Company Registration Services
Setup Your Business in Singapore as a Foreigner
- Register a private limited company in Singapore
- 100% foreign ownership – No local partner needed
- Schedule an initial consultation to discuss your needs and goals
End-to-end support for your company setup
Streamlined Process
We handle all legal paperwork to get your company officially formed.
Licenses & Permits
Our experts help you identify and prepare applications for the essential permits your business needs to operate legally.
Bank Account Opening
Assistance with opening corporate bank accounts and setting up initial financial processes.
Tax & Accounting
Get started right with expert guidance on local tax registration and accounting setup.
Corporate Secretarial
Continuous support for statutory filings and corporate governance requirements.
Fully Online
Manage everything online via the Emerhub App, with our experts just a click away.
Key requirements for company registration in Singapore
Here’s a general overview of the requirements for setting up a local or foreign owned company in Singapore:
At least one shareholders and one director
- A Private Limited Company must have at least one resident director and one shareholder.
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- The minimum paid-up capital requirement is SGD 1.
it is advisable to register at least the amount of capital needed to cover your operational costs in the targeted industry.
A Certified Company Secretary
- A company secretary must be appointed within 6 months of incorporation
- The company secretary must be a resident in Singapore
- Emerhub provides foreign companies with a company secretary (if needed)
Commercial address
- Every company in Singapore must have a business address that needs to be registered with the local municipal office.
- Emerhub provides virtual addresses for companies that don’t require physical office space.
Registered Filing Agent
- As per ACRA guidelines, Foreign entrepreneurs must appoint a registered filing agent such as Emerhub to handle registration on their behalf. It is not possible for foreigners to register a company in Singapore directly.
How It Works: From Inquiry to Incorporation
Our streamlined 4-step process makes company registration effortless. Most companies are ready within 48 hours.
01
Initial consultation
Tell us about your planned activities in Singapore, and we will advise you on the most appropriate business entity and the best way to register your business based on Singaporean laws and regulations.
02
Provide required documents
we will advise you on all the required documents, including details of shareholders, directors, and the company secretary.
03
Business Registration
We will reserve your preferred company name and company registration process with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
04
Obtain Business License and Open a Bank Account
After successful incorporation, we will assist you with obtaining any necessary business licenses and permits relevant to your industry.
Streamlined Process Through Our Web Platform
Use Emerhub web app to setup and manage your business in Singapore.
Select business activities
Choose your company type and activities. Pay online and get started immediately.
Provide Company Details via Our App
Conveniently collect all company requirements via our web application.
Manage Your Corporate Documents
All your corporate documents will be accessible via Emerhub’s Entity Management Software
Trusted by Entrepreneurs Across Industries
Join thousands of successful business owners who chose us for their Singapore company registration.
FAQs About Singapore Company Formation
Singapore allows for 100% foreign ownership of a Private Limited Company in almost all sectors. You do not need a local partner or shareholder. However, you are required to appoint a resident director if you are not a Singapore resident as well as a corporate secretary.
The minimum paid-up capital requirement in Singapore is only S$1. However, some regulated industries, like financial services or travel agencies, have higher specific capital requirements.
It is strongly recommended to have paid up capital of S$5000 or more that supports your initial operations. This will also help to support visa applications for foreign staff.
The process is straightforward and typically involves these key stages:
- Reserve your company name with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
- Choose a business structure (usually a Private Limited Company).
- Prepare the required documents, including director and shareholder details, and a registered office address.
- Appoint a resident director and a qualified company secretary.
- Register the company with ACRA through the BizFile+ portal. Foreigners must use a registered filing agent to do this. Emerhub will act as your registered filing agent.
- Open a corporate bank account after the company is incorporated.
Before registering your company, it’s important to verify the exact ownership rules based on your intended business activity. Emerhub can help assess your eligibility for full ownership and guide you through any licensing requirements.
Once all required documents are prepared, registering a Private Limited Company (PTE LTD) in Singapore takes less than 24 hours.
However, starting operations may take longer if your business requires additional licenses or permits.
Our experts will guide you through the licensing requirements based on your planned business activities.
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Singapore@emerhub.com
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105 Cecil Street, #18-08, The Octagon, Singapore, 069534