A Singapore Pte Ltd is the standard operating vehicle for founders serving Southeast Asia — and increasingly, for anyone who needs an Asian holding structure. 17% headline corp tax, full exemption on the first S$100k of profit, and the deepest banking infrastructure in the region. Your global attaché coordinates every part under one engagement.
Below is what a LeapGroup Singapore market entry includes — coordinated by Noah, delivered by specialists we've worked with directly.
ACRA incorporation, corporate secretary appointment (mandatory), nominee resident director if you don't have one, registered office at Raffles Place, share structure and constitutional documents.
Singapore-CPA accountants for monthly bookkeeping, GST returns (if registered), estimated chargeable income filings, corporate tax returns and unaudited/audited financial statements.
Region-native marketers for Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and the broader region. Local content, Google/Meta paid, PR into regional business press, LinkedIn distribution across ASEAN.
Sector-specific reads on Singapore and the broader ASEAN market — including MAS licensing (fintech), IMDA (tech), banking friction, and hiring norms across the region.
Local corporate lawyers for shareholder agreements, employment contracts under Singapore law, MAS regulatory review, IP transfers, and cross-border commercial matters.
Employment Pass and EntrePass applications, CPF registration, IR8A filings, local employment contracts, and PEO/EOR for hires before you have a Singapore entity.
A Singapore Pte Ltd signals seriousness to Asian counterparties, opens doors to regional capital, and gives you access to the deepest banking infrastructure in APAC.
Start-up Tax Exemption (SUTE) means new companies pay effectively 0% on the first S$100k of chargeable income for three years. Serious relief in year one.
DBS, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered plus fintech (Airwallex, Wise, Aspire) all onboard Pte Ltds professionally. Multi-currency accounts standard.
90+ double-tax agreements — including favourable terms with Indonesia, Vietnam, India and China. Ideal for regional holding structures.
Consistently top-3 globally for IP protection. Contract and IP frameworks that international clients and investors recognise immediately.
MAS operates one of the most sophisticated sandbox and licensing regimes for payments, digital assets and lending. Predictable timelines.
Every Pte Ltd needs one resident director. We provide vetted, insured nominee directors on transparent terms — no shady structures.
Noah is the single point of contact for every LeapGroup engagement — including yours in Singapore. He takes your brief, shortlists two or three specialists from our Singapore network (corporate services, MAS counsel, banking), joins the first call, and stays on point throughout.
Fifteen years placing founders across our nine jurisdictions. Straight-talking, personally accountable, on the first call.
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