Popular Singapore Company Structures
Private Limited Company (Pte. Ltd.)
A widely used Singapore business structure for startups, international entrepreneurs, trading businesses, professional services, technology companies, and privately owned enterprises.
Subsidiary Company
Foreign companies may establish a Singapore subsidiary as a locally incorporated company, subject to applicable requirements.
Branch Office
An overseas company may establish a branch in Singapore to conduct business, subject to registration and applicable requirements.
Representative Office
Eligible foreign businesses may consider a representative office for limited market research and non-commercial activities, subject to applicable conditions.
Basic Formation Requirements
Requirements vary by structure and business activity, but clients will generally need to provide:
- Proposed company name
- Business activity description
- Shareholder information
- Director information
- Ultimate beneficial owner information
- Singapore registered office address
- Company secretary arrangements
- Valid passport or government-issued identification
- Proof of residential address
- Contact information
- Additional KYC/KYB documentation where required
Applicable Singapore companies generally require at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore, subject to the relevant statutory requirements.
Our Singapore Support
Depending on the selected service, JurisAccord can assist with:
International Founders
Eligible foreign individuals and companies may establish and own businesses in Singapore, subject to applicable company formation, local director, registered office, company secretary, identity verification, and compliance requirements.
Establishing a Singapore company does not automatically provide Singapore residency, immigration rights, tax residency, employment authorization, or guaranteed access to corporate banking.
Important Information
Singapore companies may have ongoing requirements relating to corporate records, annual returns, accounting, taxation, beneficial ownership information, company secretary arrangements, and other applicable obligations.
JurisAccord provides corporate administrative and business support services and does not guarantee government, banking, immigration, tax-registration, licensing, or other third-party approvals.
All transactions are final and non-refundable except where applicable law requires otherwise.