What are the minimum statutory requirements for forming a Singapore private limited company?
Any individual or business entity (local or foreign) may incorporate a Singapore company subject to the following basic requirements: SEE OUR PACKAGES FOR SINGAPORE BUSINESS SETUP • Must have at least one shareholder. The shareholder can be a local or a foreign person. Bearer shares are not allowed. • Must have at least one local director. A director must be a natural person and above 18 years of age. • The shareholder and the director can be the same person. • Must have a minimum paid-up capital of S$1. • Must have a local registered address (P.O. Box not allowed) • Must have a qualified company secretary. Sole shareholder and director cannot act as the company secretary. • A name approval is required prior to company registration. Names must not be: • identical or too similar to another business’ name • infringing upon registered trademarks or patents • offensive or vulgar in any way For more information, see Singapore Company Registration guide.
Any individual or business entity (local or foreign) may incorporate a Singapore company subject to the following basic requirements: SEE OUR PACKAGES FOR SINGAPORE COMPANY FORMATION • Must have at least one shareholder. The shareholder can be a local or a foreign person. Bearer shares are not allowed. • Must have at least one local director. A director must be a natural person and above 18 years of age. • The shareholder and the director can be the same person. • Must have a minimum paid-up capital of S$1. • Must have a local registered address (P.O. Box not allowed) • Must have a qualified company secretary. Sole shareholder and director cannot act as the company secretary. • A name approval is required prior to company registration. Names must not be: • identical or too similar to another business’ name • infringing upon registered trademarks or patents • offensive or vulgar in any way For more information, see Singapore Company Registration guide.
