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Singapore × Corporate & Entity Services
Corporate & Entity Services in Singapore
Setting up companies abroad, and keeping them in good standing. In Singapore, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Corporate & Entity Services professional in Singapore for you.
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Singapore · Wednesday 4 November
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- Monday – Friday
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- +65
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- Southeast Asia
What the rules say in Singapore
Corporate & Entity Services, the essentials
From the Singapore market guide: the points that matter most for corporate & entity services, each with the source it was checked against.
Full guide · Source-checked research97% of statements checked against a source103 checked against an official source14 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
Every Singapore company must have at least one director and one company secretary.
Applies to locally incorporated companies, including subsidiaries of foreign groups.Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) · checked 2026-10-18A company director must be ordinarily resident in Singapore, meaning a Singapore citizen, Singapore permanent resident or someone who meets ACRA's local residency rules.
ACRA states this as a director requirement; in practice it means the board must include at least one locally resident director (Companies Act 1967). Foreign Identification Number holders should check with MOM or ICA before accepting a role.Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) · checked 2026-10-18ACRA treats Singapore citizens, Singapore permanent residents and valid holders of an Employment Pass, Personalised Employment Pass or Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass as local residents.
EntrePass and Dependant's Pass holders are not listed as qualifying local residents on this page; EntrePass applications are made before incorporation or within six months, and Dependant's Pass holders need a Letter of Consent.Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) · checked 2026-10-18A company secretary must be appointed within six months of registration, must be resident in Singapore and cannot be the same person as the sole director.
Leaving the post vacant for more than six months can expose the director to a fine of up to S$1,000.Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) · checked 2026-10-18A company with share capital needs at least S$1 in share capital to start, and may issue shares in multiple currencies as its constitution allows.
No higher general minimum; sector regulators (for example in financial services) may require more.Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) · checked 2026-10-18ACRA lists a registration fee of S$315 for a company.
Fee for incorporating a local company as shown on ACRA's business structure page; corporate service provider charges are separate.Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) · checked 2026-10-18Every foreign business must engage a registered corporate service provider to register in Singapore.
Applies to all four set-up routes ACRA lists for existing foreign businesses (representative office, subsidiary, branch, re-domiciliation).Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) · checked 2026-10-18A subsidiary set up by a foreign business is a separate Singapore company owned by the parent, with liability limited to the subsidiary's assets, and is subject to Singapore corporate tax.
Sector licensing rules may add ownership conditions; these were not researched here.Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) · checked 2026-10-18
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Choose the appropriate legal presence
- 02Form or register the required entity
- 03Put governance and statutory records in place
- 04Maintain ongoing corporate compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before corporate & entity services work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Cases
What clients bring to Corporate & Entity Services
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Singapore.
Urgent Our local manager abroad has taken control of the subsidiary. What can we do?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent Our company abroad has been struck off. How do we fix it?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent A foreign authority wants our documents apostilled or legalised. How?Market entry, licensing & government engagementUrgent Investors want our company moved to Delaware or Singapore before they invest.Corporate ownership & governanceShould we open a branch, a subsidiary or just use a distributor abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we set up a company in another country, and how long will it take?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we just open a branch or representative office instead of a full company?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhat must be in place before our new office abroad starts trading?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we keep our foreign company compliant with the registry every year?Corporate ownership & governanceHow do we change directors or shareholders of our company abroad?Corporate ownership & governance
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