FAQs: Singapore Company Incorporation

Here are the basic questions and answers you need to know before forming a company in Singapore.

Can all the directors in the subsidiary company be foreign?

The subsidiary company, which will be a Singapore Private Limited Company, must have at least one director who must be a resident in Singapore, i.e.

Yes, a shareholder can. However, if it is a newly established company, it is important for the company to show that it is able to generate enough

Majority of our overseas SME (small and medium enterprise) clientele prefers to incorporate a Singapore Subsidiary rather than set up a Foreign

The Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) does not allow you to register a business in Singapore. The pass is intended for professionals who wish to be

Yes, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) may randomly carry out a due diligence exercise, which may delay the name

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) will reject the proposed name if: It is identical to the name of another local company,

Yes, the Branch Office name must be the same as the parent company. ACRA must also approve the name. A name will be rejected if: It is identical

There is no lockup period for paid-up capital. You can start using it for your company needs immediately.

No. A Singapore company can be set up without you needing to visit Singapore.

Yes, you are eligible for Start Up Tax Exemption (SUTE) provided the following conditions are fulfilled. The company must not have more than 20