Company Registration
in Singapore

Yes, absolutely. Any person above the age of 18, regardless of nationality, can incorporate a company in Singapore. Indian citizens can own 100% of a Singapore Pte Ltd. However, the company must have at least one Singapore-resident director — we help you appoint a qualified local nominee director if needed.

The minimum requirements are: at least 1 shareholder (individual or corporate, any nationality), 1 resident director (Singaporean citizen, PR, or EntrePass holder), minimum paid-up capital of S$1, a registered office address in Singapore, and a Singapore-based company secretary appointed within 6 months of incorporation.

Singapore has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in Asia at 17%. New companies enjoy partial tax exemption — 75% exemption on the first S$100,000 and 50% on the next S$100,000 of chargeable income for the first 3 years. There is no capital gains tax, no tax on foreign-sourced dividends (subject to conditions), and 80+ double tax treaties to minimize withholding taxes on cross-border profits.

No, you do not need to visit Singapore. The entire incorporation process is done online through ACRA's BizFile+ portal. We handle everything remotely on your behalf through a registered filing agent. However, some banks may require a physical visit for corporate bank account opening — we advise on banks that offer remote account opening options.

Both are excellent jurisdictions. Singapore offers a flat 17% corporate tax with generous startup exemptions, stronger IP protection, and easier banking. Hong Kong offers a two-tier tax system (8.25% on first HK$2M) and direct access to Mainland China via CEPA. If your primary market is Southeast Asia or global, Singapore is typically the better choice. If your focus is China, Hong Kong may be preferable. We can help you decide based on your specific business needs.

Every Singapore company must: maintain proper accounting records and prepare annual financial statements in XBRL format, hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) every calendar year, file Annual Returns with ACRA within one month of the AGM, file corporate tax returns by 30 November (paper) or 15 December (e-filing), and keep the company secretary and registered address active at all times. We provide full compliance support to keep you on track.