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Company Formation, Corporate Services and Work Permits

Singapore

YELLOW CONSULT provides integrated solutions for investors and entrepreneurs who wish to establish and operate their companies in Singapore, including the essential corporate services required for legal compliance and work permit application services for investors, executives and professionals.

Service Catalogue

Detailed Singapore Service Catalogue

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Singapore

Company Formation

Preparation and submission of the company formation application, registration with ACRA and issuance of the registration certificate.

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    For investors, entrepreneurs and company owners who wish to establish a legal entity and conduct business in Singapore.

    Indicative Timeline According to ACRA procedures View Details Discuss Service

Requirements and Documents

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01 Company Formation in Singapore For investors, entrepreneurs and company owners who wish to establish a legal entity and conduct business in Singapore.

Important Note

This fee covers company formation only. It does not include the corporate secretary, registered address or nominee director services, which are provided under the annual legal compliance package.

03 Employment Pass in Singapore For investors, executives, managerial-position holders, professionals and specialists who wish to work legally in Singapore.

Key Requirements and Conditions

  • Company formation does not automatically guarantee approval of an Employment Pass.
  • The application is subject to assessment by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower.
  • Approval depends on the applicant’s profile, qualifications, experience, position and proposed salary, and on the company’s circumstances and activity.
  • The relevant authority may request additional documents or information during its review.

Important Note

Approval cannot be guaranteed; the final decision belongs to Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower.

05 Company Formation, Annual Compliance and One Employment Pass A package including company formation, annual corporate services and one Employment Pass application.

Key Requirements and Conditions

  • The Employment Pass is subject to final approval by the Ministry of Manpower, and payment of the package fee does not guarantee approval.

Important Note

The Employment Pass is subject to final approval by the Ministry of Manpower, and payment of the package fee does not guarantee approval.

06 Company Record Amendments Assistance with amendments to company information registered with ACRA after company formation or issuance of an Employment Pass.

Important Note

These services are priced separately according to the type of amendment and the volume of work required.

07 Singapore Business, Investment & Residency Packages Source-backed packages for Singapore company setup, business operation and eligible investor or director residency.

Important Note

Employment Pass and dependant services remain subject to eligibility and authority approval. Additional dependant pricing requires assessment and quotation.

Process

Company Formation Path

  1. 01

    Prepare the company formation application

  2. 02

    Submit the application and register the company with ACRA

  3. 03

    Issue the company registration certificate

  4. 04

    Provide annual legal compliance services according to the package

  5. 05

    Submit an Employment Pass application when included in the service

Indicative Timeline

Indicative working estimates.

Processing begins after all required information and documents have been received in full and in clear form. Company formation and work permit applications are subject to approval by the relevant government authorities in Singapore.

01

Company Formation in Singapore

For investors, entrepreneurs and company owners who wish to establish a legal entity and conduct business in Singapore.

Indicative Timeline According to ACRA procedures
02

Annual Legal Compliance Package

The essential legal and administrative services required to maintain the company’s compliance with Singapore’s regulatory requirements.

Service Duration One year
03

Employment Pass in Singapore

For investors, executives, managerial-position holders, professionals and specialists who wish to work legally in Singapore.

Indicative Timeline 12–16 working weeks
04

Company Formation and Annual Legal Compliance

A package combining company formation with the essential annual corporate services required to begin operations and maintain legal compliance.

Indicative Timeline According to the formation procedures
05

Company Formation, Annual Compliance and One Employment Pass

A package including company formation, annual corporate services and one Employment Pass application.

Indicative Timeline According to the procedures for each service

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Singapore

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Does company formation automatically result in an Employment Pass? +

No. Company formation and the Employment Pass are separate stages. The Employment Pass application is subject to assessment by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower.

Do company formation services include accounting and tax? +

No, unless otherwise stated. Accounting, bookkeeping, tax returns, audit and payroll services are provided separately.

Country Consultation

Discuss Your Singapore Requirements

Whether you wish to establish a company, obtain investor residence, relocate with your family members or expand into an Asian market, the YELLOW CONSULT team is ready to review your requirements and present the most suitable solution for your circumstances.