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Company registration for overseas shareholders
Singapore Company Incorporation for Foreigners
Foreign shareholders may own shares in a Singapore company. The S$1,000 one-time registration fee includes S$315 ACRA fees, foreign shareholder KYC review, document coordination and Bizfile filing.
This package applies where an eligible Singapore resident director has already been arranged. Nominee director support is assessed and charged separately.
Foreign founder setup: when clients usually need help
If you are unsure where to start, these guides explain the common decisions before you appoint a provider or make a filing. This page explains how ProSec can assist with the actual filing and follow-up services.
When clients usually need this
A foreign individual or overseas company will own the Singapore company.
You need to understand resident director, CSP, bank KYC and tax residency issues.
The business involves China, Hong Kong, Taiwan or overseas service income.
What we usually need from you
Passport/ID and address evidence for shareholders/directors
Ownership chart and source of funds explanation
Business model, customer/supplier countries and bank account plan
Additional documents may be requested where ownership, source of funds or proposed transaction countries require clarification.
Included
Foreign shareholder and director KYC review
Company name and business information check
Registration document coordination
Bizfile incorporation filing
S$315 ACRA name and registration fees
Not included
Corporate secretary service
Registered office service
Nominee director service
Accounting and tax services
Bank account application or approval guarantee
Foreign shareholder documents
Information required before registration
Individual shareholder
Passport or identity document
Recent proof of residential address
Occupation or business background
Business activity, customer countries and source of funds
Corporate shareholder
Registration certificate and constitution
Directors, shareholders and ultimate beneficial owners
Group structure and authorised signatory documents
Commercial reason for the Singapore company
Resident director
If no local director is available
A Singapore company must have at least one director who meets the local residency requirement. Nominee director support requires a separate review of the owners, beneficial owners, business, source of funds and expected transactions.
Fee boundary
The S$1,000 registration fee excludes nominee director, security deposit, registered office and company secretary fees.
Company registration does not guarantee bank account approval. Banks assess the business, ownership, transaction countries and source of funds independently.
Can a foreigner own all shares in a Singapore company?
In many ordinary cases, yes. The company still needs a locally resident director, registered office, company secretary and complete KYC documents.
Does S$1,000 include nominee director service?
No. S$1,000 is the one-time company registration fee. Nominee director support requires separate due diligence and an additional agreement.
Does S$1,000 include ACRA official fees?
Yes. The fee includes the S$15 name application fee and S$300 company registration fee.
Must the foreign shareholder travel to Singapore?
Incorporation can often be coordinated remotely, although identity verification, document certification or bank onboarding may require additional participation.
Can ProSec guarantee a bank account?
No. ProSec can organise company and business documents, but the bank decides whether to open an account.
Confirm the documents and service scope first
Send us your company status and available documents. ProSec will explain the relevant scope, fee and next step.
