Launch a Singapore private limited company

AML/KYC onboarding

• Passport copy for every individual director, shareholder, and UBO.
• Singapore NRIC for citizens/PRs, or a valid work/dependent pass if residing in Singapore.
• Proof of residential address dated within the last 3 months.
• Resume or LinkedIn profile.
• Email, phone, date and place of birth, nationality, and residential address.
• Basic source of wealth / source of funds description.
• Completion of Blockpass digital identity verification.

Additional measures may include

• Certified English translations where documents are not in English.
• Additional ownership-chain documents for multi-tier structures.
• Further evidence requested during the AML/CFT risk review.

Incorporation information

• At least one Singapore-resident director (nominee local director available)
• At least one director typically appointed by the client (can be non-resident)
• At least one shareholder (individual or corporate; nominee shareholder available)
• Company secretary within 6 months of incorporation (included in the service)
• Registered office address in Singapore (included in the service)
• Three proposed company names in order of preference, with Pte. Ltd. suffix
• Description of intended business activities for SSIC classification
• Number of ordinary shares, share currency, and paid-up capital (minimum 1 share)
• Principal place of business and main business locations / linked countries

Additional costs

Before and after formation

• At least one Singapore-resident director is required; a nominee local director can be provided.
• Company secretary and registered office are included in the Year 1 package.
• Where a nominee director is appointed, accounting and tax must be handled by the appointed partner firm in Singapore.
• Minimum share capital is commonly 1 share with paid-up capital of SGD 1 / USD 1 equivalent.
• Incorporation begins only after KYC clearance and payment.