Start-up tax exemption
75% exemption on the first S$100k of chargeable income for each of your first three Years of Assessment, on top of a 17% headline corporate tax rate.
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Singapore Startup Incorporation
Launch your Singapore Private Limited company and start operating within days.
A Singapore Pte Ltd is the default vehicle for founders launching a new product or service business: S$1 minimum paid-up capital, 100% foreign ownership permitted, and a start-up tax exemption on your first S$100k of chargeable income. The Founders Bureau handles the ACRA submission, documentation, and resident director arrangements so you can incorporate remotely and get to work.
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Founder(s)
Shareholders, resident or overseas
Singapore Pte Ltd
S$1 capital
Remote setup
17% CIT
75% exempt Y1–Y3
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Why founders choose a Singapore Pte Ltd
A Singapore Private Limited company is fast to set up, low-cost to maintain, and gives you a tax-efficient base to start trading, hiring, and raising capital.
Low barrier to entry
S$1 minimum paid-up capital and no residency requirement for shareholders. You only need one director ordinarily resident in Singapore.
Remote-friendly incorporation
The entire process can be completed without visiting Singapore. We manage ACRA submissions and documentation on your behalf from anywhere.
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How we incorporate your startup
Submit your details
Complete our short online form with your company name, directors, shareholders, and business activity. Takes around 5 minutes.
Prepare documents
Our team drafts your Memorandum & Articles of Association, consent forms, and all ACRA-required documentation, usually the same day.
ACRA submission
We submit your incorporation application directly to ACRA. Most applications are processed automatically by BizFile+ within a day.
Company ready
Receive your Certificate of Incorporation, UEN, company constitution, and a compliance checklist so you know exactly what's next.
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What we handle
Everything you need to get your Singapore startup incorporated and compliant from day one.
Scope of services
- Incorporation: Company registration, constitution drafting, resident director appointment, and bank account introductions.
- Registered office: A Singapore-based registered address to satisfy ACRA's statutory requirements, with mail handling.
- Corporate secretarial: Ongoing company secretary services, statutory registers, and ACRA annual filings.
- Accounting & tax: Bookkeeping, GST registration, and corporate income tax filings as your startup grows.
Roles & duties
- Local tax-resident director: Where you don't have a qualifying resident director of your own, we can arrange one so you retain full control of your company.
- Company Secretary: A dedicated secretary to keep statutory registers, minutes, and filings in good standing with ACRA.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. There are no nationality or residency restrictions on company ownership. You can be a 100% shareholder, but ACRA requires at least one director ordinarily resident in Singapore, which we can help arrange.
The statutory minimum paid-up capital is S$1. Most startups incorporate with a nominal amount and inject further capital as needed once operational.
Most applications are processed by ACRA's BizFile+ system within a day once documents are submitted, with your Certificate of Incorporation typically issued within 1–3 business days.
Qualifying new companies get a 75% exemption on the first S$100k of chargeable income, and 50% on the next S$100k, for each of their first three Years of Assessment.
No. The entire incorporation process, and ongoing compliance such as annual returns and secretarial filings, can be completed remotely through us.
Fees are priced transparently based on your business activity and the services you need. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Ready to launch your Singapore startup?
The sooner you incorporate, the sooner you can open a bank account, sign contracts, and start trading. Talk to us and we'll get your Pte Ltd moving.
Speak to Our TeamWe typically deliver your Certificate of Incorporation within 1–3 business days of receiving instructions.
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