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Forming a Company
in Singapore
March 2025 | Bolder Team
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This article is a preview of Bolder Group’s fact sheet on how to set up and register a business in Singapore. Our free resource explains the process, the requirements and the benefits to forming a Singapore company.
Please note that this guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide the reader with legal, tax or financial advice. Consult with a professional before making any decision.
A guide to forming a company in Singapore
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Strategic location: Singapore is situated in the centre of Southeast Asia, close to some of the world’s most significant economies, including China, Japan, India and Australia. Singapore’s port is one of the busiest ports in the world and is regarded as an important international maritime centre.
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Excellent tax system and benefits: Companies that conduct business in Singapore, whether residents or non-residents, are subject to tax on both their foreign and Singapore-sourced revenue when it is remitted or presumed remitted to Singapore. When certain types of income, such as interest, royalties and technical service fees, are deemed to originate in Singapore, non-residents are liable to withholding tax (WHT).
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100% foreign ownership and unrestricted currency: In Singapore, a foreigner is permitted to own 100% of a company's stock with Singaporean incorporation. No local shareholders or partners are required. As a result, you can establish a business with the capital structure of your choice and divide ownership according to your investment requirements.
- Company Secretary
- Directors (at least one Singapore resident)
- Shareholders
- Registered Office Address
- Paid-up Capital
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Can foreigners register a company in Singapore?
A foreign company that wants to establish its business in Singapore might register as a branch office, representative office or subsidiary office in Singapore.
| Branch Office | A branch office is an extension of the parent company. This implies that the branch office’s liability extends to the parent company because it lacks a distinct legal identity. |
| Representative Office | If a company has a representative office registered in Singapore, it is there temporarily to carry out market research activities. It has no legal standing in Singapore and is prohibited from taking part in any profitable activity. |
| Subsidiary Company | When a company registers as a subsidiary, it adopts a private limited company structure in Singapore and the parent company becomes a shareholder. |
Our fact sheet delves deeper into the company registration process in Singapore.
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A guide to forming a company in Singapore
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Being at the centre of Southeast Asia, Singapore offers investors and asset managers easy access to the region. Thanks to its location, Singapore has become one of the more popular global destinations to set up funds or form a company. Add to this, the country’s competitive tax system, support for innovation and low levels of corruption make Singapore the ideal hub to establish your regional operations.
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About Bolder Group
Bolder Group is a result of the merger between legacy companies AMS Financial Group and Circle Partners. Bolder has been providing clients globally with governance, corporate, funds and family wealth solutions for over 45 years. The firm is independent and privately owned. Bolder is present in 18 countries across Asia, EMEA and the Americas.