Singapore Company Incorporation for Local Founders
Starting a Business in Singapore? We Make Incorporation Simple
As a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, you already hold one of the biggest advantages in company formation: you can act as your own local resident director. What stands between you and a registered company is the paperwork, the ACRA filings, and the compliance that begins the moment your company exists.
FACFO offers a complete, online incorporation service for local founders. We register your private limited company, prepare your constitution, appoint your corporate secretary, and keep you compliant from day one, so you can focus on building the business.
Your Gateway to Singapore Incorporation
FACFO gives local founders a fast, transparent route to a registered Singapore company. The process is fully online, and because you qualify as your own director, your structure stays simple.
100% Digital Process
Complete your incorporation from your desk. We collect documents, run KYC, and file with ACRA without a single in-person meeting.
Fast Registration
We aim for swift registration, typically within a few business days after all necessary information is provided and approved.
No Nominee Director Needed
As a citizen or permanent resident, you meet the local director requirement yourself. That keeps your structure clean and your costs lower.
Compliance Built In
Your corporate secretary, statutory registers, and annual filing obligations are handled, not left for you to sort out later.
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing
Clear quotes with government fees stated up front. No hidden add-ons, no surprises at renewal.
Your Journey to Singapore Incorporation
We have broken company incorporation in Singapore into manageable stages, so you always know what happens next.
We start with your business, your shareholding plans, and your goals. We advise on the right structure, whether a private limited company suits you better than a sole proprietorship, and how to set your share capital.
You’ll submit required identification and business information through our secure online portal.
We prepare and file all necessary documents with ACRA for your company’s incorporation.
On approval, you receive your Certificate of Incorporation, business profile, and share certificates, all digitally.
We activate your corporate secretary service and can extend into bookkeeping, tax filing, and management reporting as you grow.
Why Choose FACFO for Your Singapore Incorporation?
Many providers offer a standard package that looks the same in year five as it did on day one. We are a finance team whose support deepens as your company grows, from your first filing through to management reporting and CFO-level advice.
A Finance-First Partner
FACFO is a management accounting and fractional CFO firm, not only a filing agent. Your company is set up by people who understand what comes after registration.
End-to-End Solutions
From incorporation through bookkeeping, tax, and financial reporting, you have one team for the full lifecycle of your company.
Commitment to Compliance
We track your deadlines, from annual returns to tax filing, and keep your company in good standing with both ACRA and IRAS.
Industries We Serve
FACFO understands that each industry faces different financial realities. Our experience spans several sectors, so the support you receive fits how your business actually operates.
- Professional Services
- Tradies
- Manufacturing
- Entertainment Services
- Real Estate
- SaaS (Software as a Service)
- eCommerce
- Biotechnology & Medical Devices
- And many more...
We bring cross-industry best practices while tailoring solutions that match the unique realities of each sector.
Your Questions, Answered
Can I incorporate a company in Singapore as a citizen or permanent resident?
Yes. Singapore citizens and permanent residents aged 18 and above can register a company and act as its local resident director. You can be both the sole shareholder and the sole director if you wish.
Do I need a nominee director as a local?
No. The local resident director rule requires at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. As a citizen or permanent resident, you satisfy this yourself, so a nominee director is not required. If you are setting up from overseas, see our incorporation service for foreign entrepreneurs.
What do I need to incorporate a private limited company?
You need an
approved company name, at least one shareholder, one local resident director, a
registered Singapore office address, a corporate secretary service
appointed within six months, and at least S$1 in paid-up capital. These
requirements sit under the Companies
Act 1967, administered by the Accounting
and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
How long does incorporation take?
Once your documents and KYC checks are complete, ACRA often approves straightforward applications within the same business day. Cases involving corporate shareholders or additional approvals can take longer.
Should I choose a sole proprietorship or a private limited company?
A sole proprietorship is simpler to run but is not separate from you, so your personal assets are exposed. A private limited company is a separate legal entity with limited liability and access to corporate tax exemptions. Most founders planning to grow choose the private limited company. We will help you decide based on your plans.
What ongoing compliance will my company have?
Every Singapore company must file an annual return with ACRA, hold an annual general meeting where applicable, file Estimated Chargeable Income and a corporate tax return with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), and keep proper accounting records. If your taxable turnover exceeds S$1 million, GST registration becomes compulsory.
Will my new company qualify for tax exemptions?
The headline corporate tax rate is 17%. Qualifying new companies may claim the Start-Up Tax Exemption for their first three consecutive years of assessment: 75% on the first S$100,000 of normal chargeable income, and a further 50% on the next S$100,000. Companies whose principal activity is investment holding, or property development for sale or investment, do not qualify, and shareholding conditions apply. Speak with the FACFO team to confirm your eligibility.