Jurisdictions / Singapore Pte Ltd
Singapore Pte Ltd
Why founders choose it
- APAC headquarters and holding companies
- Family offices and investment structures
- Asia's strongest legal & banking reputation
- Wide double-tax-treaty network
Costs
| Singapore Pte Ltd · Standard | $1,899 | |
| Annual compliance | ~$2,400/yr |
Government fees are passed through at cost; amounts confirmed at order time.
Tax overview
17% corporate tax; start-up exemption (75% of first S$100k). Requires one local director (nominee service available).
Informational only — not legal or tax advice.
Banking compatibility
Airwallex
Remote · ~3dMost CN-cross-border-friendly; supports CNY settlement and payouts.
HSBC
In person · ~30dTier-1 credibility; usually requires in-person visit and balance requirements.
DBS
In person · ~21dStrong SG bank; smoothest with SG entity + local director structure.
Standard Chartered
In person · ~30dBest for businesses with real trade flows.
OCBC
Remote · ~14dVideo onboarding for SG entities; good Chinese-language support.
Payoneer
Remote · ~3dMarketplace-payout staple; works for nearly every jurisdiction.
Required documents
- Directors' & shareholders' passports
- Local director (we can provide)
- Source-of-funds declaration
Ongoing compliance
- Singapore annual return (ACRA)$299+
FAQs
+How much is the nominee director?
About $1,600/yr including due diligence and annual compliance cooperation.