COMPANY REGISTRATION

Singapore Company Registration

From name search to bank account, handled through one window

Singapore is one of the most efficient places in the world to incorporate, but foreign founders face a few unavoidable hurdles — the local director, the registered address, and bank account review. We handle these through a single window, with a partner law firm assessing anything that needs legal judgement, so you do not have to line each party up yourself.

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WHY NEXPATHS

Why register through us

Published prices, no package sleight of hand

All three packages and every individual price are on the website, so what year two costs is clear. Low-priced packages elsewhere often shift the secretary and address fees into year two — we do not.

One window, not several parties

Secretary, registered address, bank and law firm are coordinated by us. You deal with one contact, with progress kept in sync.

Legal judgement left to a licensed team

Cases needing professional judgement, such as an EP pathway without a third-party offer, are assessed by a partner law firm before we advise, and we state who is responsible for which part.

Familiar with the real timings

How long name search, registration and account opening actually take — we tell you based on the real situation, not a vague 'soon'.

HOW WE DO IT

The process and how long each step takes

Initial confirmation

We confirm the nationality and residency of shareholders and directors, whether there is a pass plan, and the intended operating substance, then decide which services are necessary.

About 1 business day

Name search and document prep

We prepare 1-2 name options for the availability check and assemble the shareholder, director, address and capital documents.

Name approval: 1 hour to a few days

Filing with ACRA

Filing on BizFile+ via a Registered Filing Agent (foreigners without a Singpass cannot self-file and must file through an agent).

Registration: 1-3 business days

Post-incorporation support

Connecting the company secretary, registered address, bank account appointment, and the later annual return, tax and audit arrangements.

Bank account: several more weeks

PREPARATION CHECKLIST

What to prepare before registration

1. Proposed company name1-2 options for the availability check.
2. Director and shareholder detailsFull name, nationality, ID (passport / NRIC).
3. Registered addressA local Singapore address for official mail (our address service works).
4. Share capitalNumber of shares and paid-up capital amount.
5. Business activitiesDescription of primary activities (mapped to SSIC 2025).
6. Identification documentsPassport / NRIC and proof of address for all directors and shareholders.

PRICING

How the cost works

The real cost for foreign founders varies mainly in the nominee director and bank account. We offer three packages matched to your situation:

Company Registration Package

For companies held by foreign residents not relocating for now

Company Establish Package

For founders relocating to operate, needing one EP

Family Establish Package

For founders relocating with family, needing one EP plus three DPs

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Packages include a nominee director deposit; the exact figure is quoted per case, excluding 9% GST.

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

Three common misconceptions

"S$315 is all it takes"

True only for a Singpass holder filing on their own. Foreigners must go through a Registered Filing Agent, so the service fee is unavoidable.

"Registration gets you a pass"

Incorporation gives you no status. An EP is applied for separately by the company as employer, and must clear COMPASS scoring and the salary threshold.

"The bank account comes with it"

Account opening is assessed independently by the bank, can be declined, and usually takes several more weeks.

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Confirm which package applies to you

Shareholder nationality, whether you already have a local director, and your pass plan change the cost and process. Tell us your situation for a tailored assessment.

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