How it works
Government fees to incorporate are small and fixed: S$15 to reserve a name and S$300 to incorporate, then S$60 for each annual return. The real cost is services, and it depends on four things: whether you need a resident director and an address, how many transactions you process, whether you register for GST or run payroll, and whether the company needs an audit. The estimator lists every line so you can compare quotes like for like.
Worked example
A company owned by a foreign parent, needing a resident director and an address, with about 50 transactions a month: government fees of S$375 in year one, plus secretary, resident director, registered office, bookkeeping, financial statements, tax filing and an audit to price.
Questions people ask
What does it cost to incorporate in Singapore?
Government fees are S$315 (S$15 name, S$300 incorporation). Service fees depend on what you need.
Is Corppass free?
Yes.
Why might my subsidiary need an audit?
A company in a group is exempt only if the whole group passes the small company test.
Sources
- ACRA: Submitting your application to set up a local company
- ACRA: Audit exemptions and the small company concept
Last checked 1 November 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Speak to a qualified adviser before you act.