Incorporation / Registration services for Company in Singapore

Incorporating your company in Singapore requires attention to details. Let us handle the entire process from the start until completion.

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Incorporating/Registering your business in Singapore: Where are you from?

No frills registration process

For Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents

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Incorporation for foreigners

Includes registration of Nominee Director and Employment Pass

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WHY CHOOSE ZENITH

Why engage Zenith?

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A dedicated Manager oversees your registration/ incorporation process, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to the business Registry, backed by a team of detailed and service oriented professionals.

Join our Partnership Network

When you register your company with Zenith, you will automatically be included into our Partnership network where you gain assess to the best companies, with knowledge of best practises, innovative strategies that drive growth!

Help opening a bank account

We will coordinate and open your company account within 24hrs. Our banking partners are ready anytime to work with you!

We work with you, anywhere in the world!

Using Google drive or any cloud file sharing platform, our team is able to assist you complete the registration process!

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BUSINESS / COMPANY INCORPORATION

Tell us the type of company you want to incorporate

A Private Limited Company (limited by shares) is a legally recognized business entity that exists independently of its owners (shareholders and directors), with its own unique legal status.

Benefits

  • Corporate income tax rates in Singapore are among the lowest in the region, ranging from 0% to 17%, depending on the company’s financial performance.
  • A Private Limited Company in Singapore can own property under its name, providing a separate legal identity for asset ownership.
  • Shareholders can be either local Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, or foreigners, offering flexibility in ownership structure.
  • The company shields shareholders from personal financial liability or debt beyond their share capital.
  • Newly established companies in Singapore may be eligible for tax exemptions, providing them a competitive edge in the initial stages.

Drawbacks

  • A Private Limited Company in Singapore is restricted to a maximum of 50 shareholders, as stipulated by the Singapore Companies Act.
  • The company’s shares are privately held and not publicly traded or offered to the general public.

A Subsidiary Company is a separate legal entity with its own identity and autonomy, distinct from its parent company. It has its own legal status, assets, and liabilities, and is taxed separately from its parent.

Benefits

  • Separate legal entity from the parent company, offering liability protection for the parent.
  • Ability to operate independently.
  • Ability to raise capital independently.

Drawbacks

  • Separate legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Potential conflicts between parent and subsidiary interests.
  • Parent company has limited control over subsidiary operations (if not wholly owned).
  • Potential for the subsidiary to develop its own interests, separate from the parent company.

Establishing a Branch Office follows a similar setup process as a Subsidiary Company, but it operates as a direct extension of the parent company without being considered a separate legal entity.

Benefits

  • Foreign ownership can be 100%, enabling full control by the parent company.
  • Benefits from the parent company’s reputation in the market.
  • Has the authority to enter into and execute business contracts on behalf of the parent or holding company.

Drawbacks

  • A parent company must already exist before a Branch Office can be established.
  • The parent company bears all and unlimited risks of losses or debts incurred by the Branch Office.
  • The Branch Office must operate under the same business structure and constitution as the parent company, limiting its autonomy.

A Sole Proprietorship is a business owned and controlled by one individual, who bears personal responsibility for all profits and losses. The business is considered an extension of the owner, with no legal separation between the two, making the owner personally liable for all aspects of the business.

Benefits

  • The owner retains all profits and has complete control over the business.
  • Simplified tax obligations, with revenue taxed at the personal income tax rate, eliminating the need for annual return filing.
  • Fewer government compliance requirements compared to other business structures, making it a more straightforward and flexible option.

Drawbacks

  • Personal assets are at risk, as the owner is personally responsible for any business debts or losses.
  • Sole Proprietorships are not eligible for certain tax exemptions and rebates, which can impact overall profitability.
INCORPORATION PROCESS

How we incorporate your company in Singapore

We help you navigate and meet regulatory requirements

You have much to do, be it to appoint a Nominee Director, a licensed Corporate Secretary, maintain a local office and appoint an accounting team. You will need to engage a certified agency to facilitate the process on your behalf. Our dedicated team cover all of these requirements. You got your back!

We register your business and incorporate your company

No two businesses are alike. Our consultants work closely with you to develop tailored plans that align with your goals, culture, and market dynamics.

Business address and Bank account opening.

We collaborate with a range of local banks, enabling remote online opening of business bank accounts. Through our connections, we introduce you to these banks, facilitating the account opening process. We also facilitate the renting and registering of a business address. You’re in good hands!

We're with you for the long haul

Our local accountants and team managers will provide comprehensive support, covering registration, tax, compliance, and accounting services. Starting from your first year, we will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you meet all submission deadlines. We’re with you for the long haul

FAQ

Step 1: Register a company name via BizFile+ (ACRA’s online portal for business)

To register a company in Singapore, the first step is to register and reserve your desired name. Verify the name’s availability using the search feature on the ACRA website to avoid potential current and future disputes. When submitting your name application, you’ll need to specify your business activities by selecting the relevant SSIC (Singapore Standard Industrial Classification) code. Once approved, you will have 120 days to complete the company incorporation process. You will have to restart the process if you miss this 120-day deadline.

Step 2: Necessary documents required

You will need a set of documents that outlines the governance structure and operational guidelines of your Singapore-based company. These documents collectively define the company’s framework, shareholder agreements, and management processes. You will also need to obtain consent from all company directors, the company secretary, and a declaration from the company’s controllers or shareholders.

Step 3: Within 120 days, submit the incorporation application online

Submit the company name and incorporation applications. After approval, BizFile+ will email the appointed officers (directors, shareholders, and company secretary), who must endorse their appointments within 60 days of the email date to finalize company registration.

For non-residents without a Singpass, you will need a Registered Filing Agent to submit the application on your behalf. Zenith Corporate Advisory is a Registered Filing Agent (FA20240060) with ACRA. We can help you with this process from start to completion!

To get started, we’ll need some information from you:

  • Your desired company name.
  • Details/particulars of the company directors.
  • Details/particulars of the company shareholders.

From us, we will provide:

  • Details/particulars of the corporate secretary.
  • Details/particulars of the nominee director (if necessary).
  • Details of the local address (if necessary).
  • A set of company constitution.

Simply enter the company name in the business entity search tab on the ACRA website. If the company is listed, it is legally registered and you will also see the date of registration accordingly.

In Singapore, you can start with minimal upfront capital injection as low as just S$1. You can always inject additional funds into the business later, simply notify us and we will do the necessary administration to inform the authorities. You also have the flexibility to issue shares without initial payment from shareholders, as long as the amounts are paid in eventually.

To register a Private Limited company in Singapore, you must have at least one shareholder, with a maximum of 50 shareholders allowed. ACRA requires a Memorandum of Association, which must include specifications for share capital amounts and equity, among other details. We will assist you with that document so you avoid potential issues in future.

With all the documents in place, it takes less than a week to incorporate a company. Usually, it depends on when you provide all the details. No worries, we’re your partner and will guide you along until completion!

Singapore imposes corporate income tax (CIT) at a flat rate of 17% for both foreign and domestic companies, the lowest among all ASEAN member states. The corporate tax framework encourages entrepreneurship with incentives and grants. The single-tier tax system taxes company profits only, without additional taxation on dividends distributed to shareholders. The effective tax rate is also significantly lower due to various tax incentives and breaks.

In Singapore, every company is required to have a registered address located within the country, which cannot be a PO box. This address serves as the central location for storing all statutory documents related to your business. If you don’t have a physical office space or aren’t a resident in Singapore, you can utilize your nominee director’s address as a convenient alternative. Additionally, you can use your residential address as your company address, provided your business operations don’t disrupt your neighbors. Alternatively, we can assist you on a dedicated office address where your mailers are handled, scanned and sent to you.

Absolutely! Foreign individuals can seamlessly register a company in Singapore. Zenith is the key partner to assist you!
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