Asia's most credible business hub
Singapore is the go-to jurisdiction for global founders, SaaS startups, AI companies, and cross-border businesses. 100% foreign ownership means you can fully own your Singapore company even if you are based in India or anywhere else.
The corporate tax rate is capped at 17%, but early-stage startups enjoy significant exemptions — a portion of profits in the first few years can be completely tax-free, making it genuinely attractive for new businesses.
Singapore has strong common law, low corruption, strict AML/KYC enforcement, and is Stripe and PayPal friendly — making it the default choice for international SaaS and digital businesses.
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Important terms every founder must know before incorporating in Singapore.
Most common structure for SaaS, AI, agencies, and international businesses. Separate legal entity — your personal assets are protected from company debts or lawsuits.
Singapore law requires at least 1 director who is a Singapore resident. If you live in India, you hire a professional nominee/resident director service.
Handles annual filings, records, resolutions, and compliance tracking. Required by law within 6 months of incorporation — similar to CS role in India.
Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority — Singapore's company registration body. Similar to India's MCA. Handles registration, records, and corporate compliance.
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore — the tax authority. Manages corporate tax, GST, and compliance. Similar to India's Income Tax Department.
Singapore gives tax benefits to new companies in their early years to encourage entrepreneurship. A portion of startup profits may be completely tax-exempt.
Consumption tax similar to India's GST. If your business revenue crosses the threshold, GST registration becomes mandatory.
Singapore has strict AML regulations. Banks verify the Ultimate Beneficial Owner and perform KYC checks. This is why bank account approvals take time and require thorough documentation.
Governments now want companies to show real activity — actual clients, operations, employees, or clear business purpose. Singapore is not a fake shell company jurisdiction.
What we handle for you in Singapore
Full registration with ACRA, including company name reservation, constitution drafting, share structure, and certificate of incorporation.
Professional nominee director service to satisfy Singapore's resident director requirement — with proper agreements to protect your control.
Ongoing secretarial compliance — annual filings, AGM minutes, resolutions, ACRA updates, and statutory registers maintenance.
Account opening guidance with DBS, OCBC, UOB, and HSBC. KYC document preparation, compliance support, and banking strategy for founders.
Bookkeeping, financial statements, IRAS corporate tax returns, GST registration and filing, startup exemption claims.
Official Singapore registered address for government notices, legal letters, and compliance documents. Virtual office solutions available.
Annual return submission to ACRA, financial statement preparation, audit (if required), and ongoing compliance calendar management.
Support for EntrePass and Employment Pass applications to help founders legally relocate or work in Singapore.
Leverage Singapore's 50+ Double Taxation Agreements. Optimal holding structure design for cross-border income, dividends, and international investments.
Who should incorporate in Singapore?
When Singapore may not be worth it
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Incorporation, nominee director, banking, compliance — all handled. Book a strategy call and we'll route your case to the right desk.