Register a Company in Singapore — For Dubai Expats and Foreign Entrepreneurs
Full ACRA incorporation, nominee director, and bank account introductions — handled remotely from anywhere.
Moving Your Business from Dubai to Singapore
Many UAE-based founders incorporate a Singapore Pte. Ltd. to access Asian markets, qualify for government grants, and establish a long-term residency pathway. Whether you are relocating from Dubai to Singapore entirely or running both entities in parallel, we handle the full Singapore-side setup.
Why Register Your Business in Singapore?
- • 17% corporate tax with extensive exemptions for new companies
- • No capital gains tax
- • Strong IP protection and AAA-rated rule of law
- • Direct access to ASEAN, China, and India markets
- • Eligibility for Enterprise Singapore grants
- • Pathway to Permanent Residency for founders and key staff
How to Incorporate a Company in Singapore
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Choose your business structure
Most foreign entrepreneurs choose a Private Limited Company (Pte. Ltd.) as it offers limited liability, is investor-friendly, and qualifies for government grants.
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Reserve your company name
Submit a company name application via ACRA's Bizfile+ portal. Names are approved within minutes if no conflicts are found.
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Appoint a local director
Singapore law requires at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore (a citizen, PR, or EntrePass holder). We can assist with nominee director arrangements.
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Prepare incorporation documents
Prepare your company's Constitution, details of shareholders and directors, and the registered office address in Singapore.
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Incorporate via ACRA Bizfile+
Submit your incorporation application online. Approval typically takes 1 to 3 working days. Minimum paid-up capital is S$1.
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Open a corporate bank account
Once incorporated, open a Singapore corporate bank account. We assist with introductions to major Singapore banks.
Singapore Company Registration Requirements for Foreigners
- • At least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore
- • At least one shareholder (individual or corporate, no nationality restriction)
- • A company secretary appointed within 6 months of incorporation
- • A registered office address in Singapore
- • Minimum paid-up capital of S$1
EntrePass — Work and Run Your Business in Singapore
The EntrePass is the visa pathway for foreign founders who want to actively run their Singapore business on the ground. It suits innovative, IP-rich, or venture-backed ventures. We help structure the application around the Ministry of Manpower's evaluation criteria.
Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)
For high-net-worth investors, the GIP grants Singapore PR directly upon a qualifying investment of S$2.5 million into a Singapore business, fund, or family office. A common pathway for established Dubai-based investors and family offices relocating wealth and operations to Asia.