Set up a subsidiary in Singapore
Commenda is an ACRA-accredited, fully-licensed corporate services provider in Singapore. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including:
- Nominee director and local address
- End-to-end Pte Ltd. Company formation
- Name reservation, Company Constitution, ACRA Business Profile, and all digital corporate documents
- Annual tax, compliance, and accounting packages for businesses of all sizes
- Specialization in foreign ownership
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Benefits
Why choose Commenda for your Singaporean expansion?
We specialize in foreign ownership.
Commenda's entity formation team understands the nuance of a foreign-owned business expanding into Singapore
We offer practical compliance.
Access Commenda's network of advisors to get realistic, practical guidance in Singapore.
We manage local presence.
Commenda's nominee director and local address service cover all physical presence requirements for a Singaporean subsidiary.
Entity Types
Choose the right business structure for your subsidiary
Pte Ltd
- Limited liability for shareholders, minimizing personal financial risk.
- Attractive corporate tax framework, including tax exemptions for startups.
- Strong credibility with customers, investors, and financial institutions.
- Clear shareholding structure, facilitating the issuance of shares for fundraising.
- Perpetual existence, independent of changes in ownership.
- Must have at least one resident director (a Singapore citizen, PR, or holder of valid work pass).
- Required to file annual returns with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
- Strict compliance with Singapore’s Company Law and corporate governance.
- Shares are not publicly traded unless you convert to a public company.
LLP
- Each partner’s liability is generally limited to their own actions and capital contributions.
- Flexible management structure compared to a corporate entity.
- Profits are taxed at the individual partner level (pass-through taxation), potentially reducing overall tax burden.
- Ideal for professional services, small practices, or partnerships seeking liability protection.
- Must have at least two partners and one manager who is ordinarily resident in Singapore.
- An LLP has separate legal personality, but partners may still be personally liable for their own negligence.
- Some investors or creditors may prefer the corporate structure of a Pte Ltd for larger investments.
- Requires annual declaration of solvency with ACRA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, foreigners can own 100% of a Singapore company but must have a local director.
Typically, 1-3 business days.
No, everything can be completed remotely.
Corporate tax is capped at 17%, with exemptions for startups.
If your annual revenue exceeds SGD 1M, you must register for GST.