A director can hold the position of company secretary only if he or she is qualified to do so, and the company has more than two directors and the director is qualified to do so.
A private company limited by shares must have at least one shareholder and no more than 50 shareholders.
A Singapore citizen, Singapore Permanent Resident or EP holder who is residing in Singapore.
Yes, all Singapore companies and subsidiaries need to have a registered address in Singapore.
A company is a business entity registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 50. Most companies in Singapore are private companies limited by shares and are recognized by the suffix “Pte Ltd”.
Yes, there are no restrictions prohibiting an individual assuming both roles.
Shareholders
own the company and are entitled to the profits of the company.
Directors
Manage and oversee the company’s operations, and deal with everyday responsibilities.
Typically the following documentation will be required:
* Any documents that are not in English must be officially translated into English.
A private company is a company that can have a maximum number of 50 shareholders. Its constitution restricts the right of its members to transfer their shares in the company.
A private company limited by shares can be classified as an small company.
The key characteristics of an small company are:
Once all the requisite documentation is received in order, it normally takes 2 working days to incorporate the subsidiary company.
A subsidiary company is usually preferred for the following reasons:
The key difference lies in the shareholding of the company. A Singapore subsidiary company is a private limited company with corporate shareholders. A subsidiary company is required to file audited accounts and may enjoy some tax incentives.
Yes, all Singapore companies and subsidiaries need to have a registered address in Singapore.
The company must have at least one director who is a Singapore resident.
Typically the following documentation will be required:
* Any documents that are not in English must be officially translated into English.
Yes, the subsidiary will need to appoint a company secretary.
Yes, it is possible to have both corporate and individual shareholders.
