Singapore - Registering or Setting up Local Company

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Registering or Setting up Local Company, the applicant has to make the application in ACRA business filing portal or tap the following Link
2. Click the “for business” and select the business entity structure (local company) and click “register now”
3. The applicant to login with either with singpass app or Singpass Id number and password

   Note: If you don’t not have an account you can register by clicking on register for singpass, read the information marked 1 and 2 and agree to the terms and condition and click on register now, no the next page entry your personal information and submit. You will be issued with you Sing Pass ID number and password.

4. The applicant has to necessary information and submit the required document that are mentioned in “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. After submitting the documents review the application and click submit.
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee via credit or debit card.
7. After successful payment the registration will be completed, applicant will receive a acknowledgement via e-mail or SMS.

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Required Documents

• A copy of Applicant's NRIC
• Company name – Must be approved by the ACRA.
• Shareholders – Minimum of one.
• Directors – At least one director must reside in Singapore.
• Company Secretary – Also must be a Singapore resident.
• Paid-up capital – At least S$1
• Registered address – A physical office address is required.

Office Locations & Contacts

ACRA Corporate Office
10 Anson Road
#05-01/15 International Plaza,
Singapore 079903
Location details Link

ACRA Service Counter
Taxpayer and Business Service CentreLevel 1,
Revenue House55
Newton Road
Singapore 307987
Location details Link
Tel: 6248 6028
Contact details Link

Eligibility

• Any person or a group who intends to register their company are eligible to make this licence.

Fees

• For 1-year registration the applicant needs to pay $115 ($15 name application fee and $100 registration fee)
• For 3-years registration $175 applicant needs to pay ($15 name application fee and $160 registration fee)

Validity

• The validity of the registration certificate is for one year or three years based on the choice of payment by the applicant.

Documents to Use

Guidelines Link

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Processing Time

• The processing time of this procedure takes up to 3-7 business days.

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Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• NRIC/FIN/Passport No
• Employment Pass
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience

Need for the Document

• As a newly-incorporated Singapore company, needs to purchase a Business Profile from ACRA by registering the company. This electronic report details information regarding your business, including your registration number (UEN), registration date, shareholders etc. This profile will be required to open a corporate bank account, apply for licenses and permits and check on potential business partners.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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