About Singapore
Singapore is Asia's premier financial and innovation hub, with a strong track record on intellectual-property protection and a stable, pro-business government that makes it the regional headquarters of choice. Two things founders should know upfront: first, Singapore law requires every company to have at least one director who is ordinarily resident here (a citizen, permanent resident, or eligible pass holder) — it cannot be run entirely by non-resident directors, though a compliant nominee-director arrangement handles this while you keep full operational and beneficial control. Second, the startup tax exemption isn't a blanket holiday — it's a tiered exemption (75% on the first slice of chargeable income, 50% on the next slice) available for a company's first three years to Singapore tax-resident companies with 20 or fewer shareholders, applied automatically when you file. Beyond that, Singapore's network of 80+ tax treaties and its gateway position into the 700-million-person ASEAN market are why it remains the top pick for tech, fintech, and Southeast-Asia-facing companies.
Why incorporate in Singapore?
Real advantages this jurisdiction offers international founders.
Ideal for
💡 Tax system
17% corp tax (with exemptions first 3 years)
Strengths
Important considerations
What you'll need
A short, fully digital checklist — no paperwork sent by post.
🛂 Residency & relocation
Ask our advisors how incorporating in Singapore can support investor residency, work permits, and relocation for you and your family.
📒 Compliance & accounting
We keep your Singapore company in good standing — annual renewals, filings, bookkeeping and tax returns — all managed for you so you can focus on growth.
Your formation timeline
From first click to a ready-to-go company, here's exactly what happens.
Available company structures
Choose the structure that fits your goals — every option is handled end-to-end by CORPYO and a licensed local agent.
Not sure Singapore is the one?
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