A subsidiary company is a private limited company incorporated in Singapore where the majority shareholder is a foreign or a local company. The
Frequently Asked Questions : Singapore Subsidiary Company Registration
What tax incentives will I enjoy if I were to register a subsidiary company rather than a foreign branch?
As a Singapore subsidiary, your company will be entitled to the following benefits: Your company may be eligible for income tax exemption available
What are the requirements for shareholders of a subsidiary company?
The Companies Act (Cap. 50) does not cap the amount of shares each shareholder is entitled to. In other words, the foreign parent company may own 100%
What are the documents required for Singapore subsidiary formation?
For a successful Singapore subsidiary incorporation, you will need the following information and documents: Company Name Registered Address
Must the subsidiary company share the same name as its parent company?
The name of the company is your decision, and it need not be the same as the parent company. However, the names of companies are subject to review by
Once the Singapore subsidiary company has been incorporated, what are the post-incorporation issues that I need to consider before I can start my business activities?
After your Singapore subsidiary company has been set up, you can start your business activities immediately. However, you may need to do the following
How long will it take to register a Singapore subsidiary?
In Singapore, the subsidiary company can be setup within an hour if all the documents are in order. When you incorporate with Rikvin, our computerized
Do I need to be in Singapore to have the subsidiary incorporated?
To form a Singapore subsidiary, you are not required to visit Singapore to incorporate the company. We can handle the entire incorporation process via
As a foreign entity, should we incorporate a subsidiary or register a branch office in Singapore?
Majority of our overseas SME (small and medium enterprise) clientele prefers to incorporate a Singapore Subsidiary rather than set up a Foreign
Can a Singapore subsidiary hire foreign employees?
Singapore Subsidiaries can hire foreign staff. There are different categories of work pass schemes available. Employment Pass (EP)is the only category
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.
