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Company Name
Fill in the company’s English name, ending with Pte. Ltd. / Limited (the most commonly‑adopted entity type for foreign incorporators).
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Shareholders and Directors
At least one shareholder‑director, among whom one Singapore‑resident director is mandatory;
All individuals must be aged 18 or above. Provide copies of shareholders’ ID or passports, shareholding ratios, and copies of directors’ ID or passports.
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Registered Capital
The registered capital shall be no less than SGD 1. Singapore generally imposes no strict time limit for paid‑up capital, and no stamp duty is levied.
Registered capital can be denominated in Singapore Dollars or other commonly‑used foreign currencies.
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Registered Address
A local registered address in Singapore must be provided. Any change to the registered address shall be notified to ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority) within 14 days.
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Business Scope
Two business activities can be selected.
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Company Secretary
A qualified company secretary (Singapore‑resident individual or licensed secretarial firm) shall be appointed within 6 months after company incorporation.
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Sole Proprietorship
An enterprise owned and operated by one individual. It features simple registration procedures and efficient decision‑making, yet the owner bears unlimited liability and faces difficulties in financing.
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Partnership
It is funded and operated by two or more partners who share risks jointly. It enables easy capital raising and complementary experience, but all partners bear unlimited liability and disagreements may arise in decision‑making.
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Limited Partnership
It combines the merits of sole proprietorship and partnership. It requires at least one general partner and one limited partner. The general partner bears unlimited liability, while the limited partner is liable only up to the amount of their investment.
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Private Limited Company
A widely‑used corporate entity in Singapore. Shareholders’ liabilities are limited to their subscribed shares. It supports foreign‑owned setup, enjoys tax incentives, and facilitates financing and business expansion. Compliance filing requirements shall be fulfilled annually.
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Public Company
It targets public investors with no upper limit on the number of shareholders. Subject to strict regulations, it suits large‑scale enterprises and companies seeking stock‑market financing.
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Exempt Private Company (EPC)
It is restricted to a maximum of 20 individual shareholders with relaxed financial reporting requirements, which is suitable for small‑sized enterprises.
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Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
It combines limited liability with the flexibility of a partnership. Partners enjoy limited liability, making it suitable for professional service industries.。
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Shareholder and Director Information
It is required to provide ID‑holding photos of natural persons, resumes of Singapore‑based directors, identity documents of shareholders and directors (such as copies of passports or identity cards), and proof of residential address (e.g. utility bills or bank statements issued within the past three months).
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Company Secretary Information
The name, contact details and qualification certificates of the company secretary shall be provided.
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Registered Address Proof
A physical local address in Singapore is required (PO boxes are not acceptable). Lease agreements or property deeds can be submitted as address proof.。
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Company Constitution
It covers business scope, shareholders’ rights, directors’ duties and other contents. Standard templates can be adopted or customized according to requirements.
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Other Documents
Consent forms, identity documents and residential proof of shareholders and directors.
