Starting a Business in Singapore

An introduction to the process of starting a business in Singapore...

The primary ACRA Singapore Government website is a good starting place to find information about business in Singapore.

Individuals and companies registering business firms need not be Singaporeans or incorporated in Singapore. However, a person who is not a permanent resident must apply for an Employment Pass if they intend to be actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business in Singapore.

The Government SME Portal offers foreign entrepreneurs useful information on starting a business in Singapore, links to government assistance schemes and visa arrangements, as well as working and living in Singapore. It is also a portal that provides government-to-business contents and e-services, aggregated from 30 government agencies.

The Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) regulates all business activities and can advise prospective applicants about the required procedures. Application forms are available from ACRA online.

• Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority ACRA
  Tel: 6325 3731 / 6325 3732
• Bizfile is ACRA's one-stop business services portal

The Economic Development Board (EDB) provides information and funding for start-up businesses.

• See the "Guide to Investing in Singapore" web pages for general advice on entering the country for business and registering an operation

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