Short answer: Setting up a Singapore private limited company costs S$315 in ACRA fees (S$15 for the name application and S$300 for registration), plus professional fees. With Raffles Corporate Services, a company with a local resident director starts from about S$1,915 in its first year, covering incorporation, a named company secretary, the registered office and Form C-S filing. Foreign founders needing a nominee director add from S$2,000 a year plus a refundable deposit. Build your estimate below.
Frequently asked questions
What are the ACRA fees to register a company?
S$15 to apply for a company name and S$300 to register the company, paid through Bizfile.
Do foreign founders need a local director?
Yes. Every Singapore company needs at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. If you do not have one, our nominee director service starts from S$2,000 a year with a S$3,000 deposit that is refunded within 7 working days after the service ends.
What does the Annual Corporate Package include?
A named company secretary, maintenance of the statutory registers and minute books, the register of registrable controllers, AGM notice and resolutions, the annual return filing including the S$60 ACRA fee, compliance advisory and due date reminders, for S$600 a year.
Are the prices final?
Prices marked “from” are starting prices that depend on volume and complexity, and compliance check fees apply where required. Contact us on WhatsApp at +65 8501 7133 or email [email protected] for an exact quote.
Sources
- https://www.acra.gov.sg/how-to-guides/company-related-fees
- https://rafflescorporateservices.com/packages/
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