Start Your Singapore Company from Anywhere in the World
Set up fast, stay compliant, and run operations with confidence. Growwth Partners makes it simple to set up a company in Singapore as a foreigner with end-to-end guidance on structure, directors, filings, banking, and visas.
Why Foreign Founders Choose Growwth Partners
Remote, end-to-end setup
From name reservation to ACRA filings and post-incorporation tasks
Local director solutions
Compliant options for the 'ordinarily resident' director requirement
Clear banking path
Bank account documentation support; guidance on traditional and fintech options
Visa & relocation guidance
Practical help on Employment Pass and EntrePass planning
One partner for ongoing ops
Company secretary, accounting, payroll, GST, and tax once live
What's Required to Register as a Foreigner
Company structure
Most founders choose a Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.)
At least one local director
A Singapore citizen/PR or EP holder ordinarily resident in Singapore
Shareholders
1–50 (100% foreign ownership allowed)
Company secretary
Must be appointed within 6 months of incorporation
Registered office address
Physical local address (no P.O. boxes)
Paid-up capital
From S$1 (often higher for banking/visas)
SSIC business activity code
For filings and compliance
Visa & Relocation Options (High-Level)
Employment Pass (EP)
Incorporate first, then apply to work for the company in Singapore
EntrePass
For innovative, venture-backed or IP-driven ventures meeting specific criteria
Operating from overseas
Possible to own and direct, but working in Singapore requires a valid pass
Note: Growwth Partners provides guidance and documentation support. Final visa decisions rest with authorities.
What Growwth Partners Delivers
Comprehensive support from advisory to operational readiness.
Pre-Incorporation Advisory
- Best-fit structure, shareholding, and governance
- Director and secretary options for foreign founders
- Name availability and SSIC scoping
Document Preparation & ACRA Filing
- Constitution, resolutions, and KYC
- Name reservation and incorporation
- UEN issuance coordination
Company Secretary & Registers
- Statutory registers and minute books
- First board meeting documentation
- Annual compliance calendar
Banking & Post-Launch Essentials
- Bank account documentation pack and intros
- Accounting system setup and chart of accounts
- Payroll, GST readiness, and basic policies
Remote Incorporation, Step by Step
Discovery & KYC
Confirm goals, structure, and collect KYC documents.
Draft & Review
Constitution, shareholder/director details, and initial resolutions.
File with ACRA
Reserve name, file incorporation, receive UEN.
Secretary & Statutory Setup
Registers, first board minutes, compliance calendar.
Banking & Go-Live
Prepare banking pack; align accounting, payroll, and GST.
Operate & Scale
Add bookkeeping, tax, and ongoing secretarial as the team grows.
Requirements Checklist (Snapshot)
Ensure you have these documents ready before starting your Singapore company incorporation journey.
Document Checklist
Essential requirements
Who This Is For
Solo founders
Incorporating a Pte. Ltd. from overseas
Venture-backed teams
Planning a Singapore HQ or holding company
SMEs
Relocating management or sales into Singapore
Multi-entity groups
Needing clean governance from day one
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our accounting services
Launch in a World-Class Jurisdiction
With clarity and speed. Choose a partner that makes Singapore business setup for foreigners seamless — from ACRA to banking to visas.