Company formation by local experts for foreign entrepreneurs
We’re your on-the-ground partner in Singapore. Trusted by 30,000 entrepreneurs worldwide, our team of local business experts helps you set up and grow, starting with hassle-free online company incorporation.
A one-stop online solution you can trust
Local experts on your side
Work directly with a team based in Singapore. Ask questions through live chat, email or phone, easily access advice and in-person consultations.
Register online from anywhere
No need to travel; we handle everything remotely and online. We collect documents, fill in forms and help you comply with local requirements.
Tax right from day one
Our local experts in Singapore will advise on business structure, accounting, set-up, and tax reliefs available to your business.
Long-term visa support
We help you get an Employment Pass — a long-term visa to stay and work in Singapore, and Dependant's Passes for your family.
Got questions? Chat with our local experts
Choose a convenient time to chat with our incorporation agents and get the answers you need to take the next step.
For founders starting or scaling their business
Solopreneur
We help consultants, trading experts, IT specialists and other professionals flying solo. Set up your businesses hassle-free and find local tax benefits.
Entrepreneurs expanding
Scaling your business to new markets? We help you navigate local compliance and set up accounting and financial reporting.
Operating from Singapore
We help you get the right visa for starting your business in Singapore, whether you're already here on an Employment or Dependant's Pass or relocating from abroad.
Plans to fit your business
Fully compliant
For business owners seeking a hassle-free, Singapore-based incorporation service
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Incorporation
Government required services
Corporate secretary
Accounting and tax
Bookkeeping
Financial software
Fully compliant + Visa
For those seeking to establish in Singapore with compliance and visa application
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Incorporation
Government required services
Immigration services
Corporate secretary
Accounting and tax
Bookkeeping
Financial software
Add-ons you might need
Letter of Consent (LOC)
S$ 400
Foreign nationals holding a Dependent Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass need an LOC to work in Singapore. For Employment Pass holders, an LOC is specifically required when seeking work and directorship at a company related to their current employer.
Dependant’s Pass (DP)
S$ 550
A Dependent's Pass is a Singapore visa for an Employment Pass holder's spouse or children (under 21). A DP holder can live and work in Singapore.
5 steps to setting up in Singapore
Meet the official requirements
We help you with everything Singapore's Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) needs from business founders:
Singapore law requires each company to have a Secretary. This officer is in charge of state compliance. They file annual returns and resolutions on changes, prepare Annual General meetings, and processes dividends distribution.
At least one of your directors has to be a Singapore resident. Hiring a nominee is a common and legal practice.
A nominee puts their name on your papers but can’t make any core business decisions. If there’s any wrongdoing, such as late or incorrect reports, the nominee director shares legal responsibility. That’s why you have to get an accounting package with this service.
All Singaporean companies must have a local registered address. It goes on all legal documents. We receive your correspondence, scan and forward them to you.
Get your company registered
Foreigners need a certified agency to file for incorporation. We collect and sort all your documents online and send you the application to sign electronically. Here's how it works:
- First, complete your identity verification (MyInfo Verification for Singapore Permanent Residents). All company directors and shareholders need to complete this to stay compliant.
- Provide proof of address and company information, such as the share structure for your company constitution.
- Let us know your paid-up capital — S$1 is enough.
Open a business account
We partner with Singapore banks and payment services that can open an account for you remotely online. We present you to the banks, but we can’t guarantee you’ll get an account for your business. The decision is always up to banks.
Each bank has their own procedure to open an account without physically visiting the branch. They do KYC interviews online using video conferencing and send couriers to exchange docs. Talk to us to learn about details, rates, and requirements.
Set up your accounting calendar
You need to submit several tax reports a year. Our Chartered Accountant will organise your docs, prepare reports, and file them neatly. We also proactively advise on exemptions so you pay taxes smartly, as a foreign citizen.
Even if you have no transactions, you still need to submit annual reports: Estimated Chargeable Income, financial statements, and annual tax return called Form C or Form C-S. It’s crucial to prepare them right and on time, otherwise your company and the Nominee director can face fines and penalties.
Get an Employment Pass, move to Singapore
A permit that allows you to work, live and bring your family to Singapore. Only a Singapore registered company can apply for an EP. It has to be a real operational business. We can register a company for you, set up the reporting and apply for EP.
We will file your CV with relevant professional experience, education data and the company profile to get the visa. The process can take up to 3-6 months depending on the requirements. Once you get it, the employment pass is valid for 1 or 2 years and can be renewed afterwards.
Boom!
What our clients think about Osome services
“I use Osome to help me succeed”
91 %of customers recommend Osome services
“My company was successfully incorporated within just 3 days! I was blown away by the speed and efficiency of the process.”
Jason Choo
Helping you succeed in Singapore
Digital incorporation
Our team of experts has simplified the process by making it fully digital and handling all requirements — from local directors to company secretaries and legal compliance.
Bank account opening, sorted
We partner with a variety of local banks that can open a business bank account for you remotely online. Our partners include Airwallex, Aspire and WorldFirst. We present you to the banks, but we can’t guarantee you’ll get an account for your business. The decision is always up to the banks.
Business support beyond starting
From registering to tax, accounting, and bookkeeping services, our local Chartered Accountants have you covered for the first year and beyond.
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