Incorporation & structuring
We offer full-service incorporation combined with expert guidance on the most appropriate vehicle and shareholding structure — everything out of one hand, from name registration to your first bank account.
Full-service Singapore company registration, with advice on the ideal form and company structure for your plans.
We establish and administer cross-border structures in major jurisdictions, helping you mitigate the risks of international expansion and realise the true potential of your business.
ICS assists clients in establishing physical operations in other parts of the world — setting up offices, obtaining the necessary licensing to operate in other jurisdictions, and providing ongoing accounting, payroll and company secretarial services once you're there.
Once your company name is approved and KYC documents are in order, ACRA registration is usually completed within 1–2 business days. Name approval is often within an hour, unless it must be referred to another authority.
Yes. Singapore allows 100% foreign shareholding. You need at least one locally resident director and a registered office. Foreign founders without SingPass must incorporate through an ACRA-registered corporate service provider like ICS.
S$1. You can increase it any time. A higher paid-up capital such as S$50,000 is often used to strengthen an Employment Pass application, but it is not required to incorporate.
Yes. Every Singapore company must have at least one director ordinarily resident in Singapore. If you do not have one, ICS can arrange a nominee director, assessed as fit and proper as required of corporate service providers.
Most founders choose a private limited company for limited liability and tax benefits. Foreign parent companies sometimes prefer a subsidiary or branch. ICS advises on the right vehicle and shareholding structure before you register.
Tell us about your plans and we'll recommend the right structure — usually within one business day.