What are the different types of business structures in Singapore?
Singapore business entity types constitute the following: • Company: • Private limited company: A private limited company is a tax efficient, separate legal entity that offers limited liability to its members. For details on how to setup a Singapore private limited company, please refer to our Singapore Company Registration guide. • Public limited company: Most public companies are large enterprises with a large number of shareholders and are usually listed on the stock exchange. These companies offer their shares to the public. • Public company limited by guarantee: A public company limited by guarantee is a separate legal entity that has no share capital. The company members’ liability is restricted. Most non-profit organizations prefer this business structure. • Sole-proprietorship: The sole-proprietorship is an unincorporated business structure and is not a separate legal entity. The sole proprietor has unlimited liability and there is no protection of personal assets. • Partnershi
