Services - Incorporation

Incorporation in Singapore need not be complex. The starting point of setting up a company in Singapore is deciding on the type of entity that best suits the needs of your business.

At CorpServe, we want to help you set up your business on the right footing. We provide Singapore and foreign investors with one-stop professionalism, convenience and peace of mind when setting up a company in Singapore.

What we offer?

We provide a comprehensive range of end-to-end services for your business with a hassle-free single point of contact for your business incorporation.

Our business formation services range from advising on the type of entity to be established to the eventual successful registration of the business.

We will guide and advise you in the following aspects:

(i) Type of entity
When setting up a company in Singapore, we can assist you in identifying the type of entity to be set up. This is based on the nature of your business and other key considerations. Learn more about the type of business entities here.

(ii) Preparation of documents
We assist you in preparing the necessary documents for your business incorporation and obtaining approval needed for a smooth incorporation process.

(iii) Post-incorporation needs

When setting up a company in Singapore, it is important to look into your post-incorporation needs such as

Opening your corporate bank account with your preferred bank
Application of licences where required
Compliance and advisory needs

(iv) Follow best practices
We are here to guide you on the best practices in various core business functions - ranging from accounting, finance and compliance, so that your business stays agile, and you can make decisions efficiently.

We will walk you through the below key considerations and advise what works best for your business with a hassle-free single point of contact for your business incorporation.

Key things to know when setting up a company in Singapore

Determine the company type

Choose the type of company structure you want to adopt.
*Learn more about "Type of Entities".

Choose a company name

The first step is to choose a suitable name for your company. Once the name application is approved, you can proceed to incorporate the company.

Determine the type of business activities

You may register up to two business activities. Some type of business activities will require certain licenses or permits.
For example, Food and Beverage (F&B) and Financial Services.

Appoint director(s), company secretary, and other key personnel

You need to have at least one (1) Director and one (1) Secretary who are local residents.
We are able to provide nominee services where required.

Initial capital and shareholders

You must register at least one (1) Shareholder as the first subscriber to the Company.
The Shareholder (either an individual or corporate) must hold at least one share with a nominal value.

Registered office

You need to provide a locally registered office address. A "registered office address" refers to the place where all communications and notices to the company are addressed to, and the place where the company's register and records are kept.

Decide on the financial year-end

You must decide on the first financial year-end ("FYE") and the accounting period of your new company.
This will determine when your corporate filings are due. Common choices by companies include 31st March, 30th June, 30th September or 31st December.

Have a constitution in place

The constitution is a legal document that:

Describe the key characteristics of the company
Contains the rules and regulations for its governance
Describes how its operations will be carried out
States the rights and responsibilities of the directors, shareholders, and company secretary.

We are able to assist you in drafting this document.

What is next after Incorporation?

Incorporation is the first step in setting up a company in Singapore. However, what comes after this is equally important.

CorpServe provides a convenient one-stop solution that helps businesses tackle the challenges of operational matters quickly and hassle-free. If you are looking to incorporate your company into Singapore, feel free to contact us so that we can help you get started on your incorporation journey.

Learn more:

Types of Business Entities

What's Next After Incorporation?

Incorporation