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Singapore Company Registration: Local Director, Constitution and Bizfile
Follow ACRA guidance on company type, financial year, officers, shares and constitution. A local company needs a director meeting residency rules at registration. Foreign applicants should check eligibility and filing access.
- Jurisdiction
- Singapore
- Regulator
- ACRA
- Verified
- 2026-10-09
Choose the type, officers and financial year
Follow ACRA guidance on company type, financial year, officers, shares and constitution. A local company needs a director meeting residency rules at registration. Foreign applicants should check eligibility and filing access.
Reserve the name and file
Reserve the name, then prepare the address, officers, shareholders, shares and constitution for Bizfile. A CSP may file for you. Reconcile the chosen structure with the reserved name and retain the submitted version.
After registration
Appoint a secretary within six months and check ACRA post-registration, annual filing and tax guidance. Payment services require a separate assessment under MAS rules.
Official portals and sources
- ACRA local-company registration guideacra.gov.sg
- Register through Bizfileacra.gov.sg
- Directors and other officersacra.gov.sg
All links above point to official government, registry, regulator, bank or standards body sites, verified on 2026-10-09.
FAQ
- Does incorporation include a bank account or payment licence?
- No. Incorporation, bank onboarding and permission for regulated activities are separate processes. Assess each against the actual business model.
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