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Company Incorporation with Employment Pass
Form your Singapore subsidiary and secure Employment Passes. Get expert support for a smooth setup.
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Company Formation in Singapore with Employment Pass for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Foreign individuals planning to start and run a business in Singapore can incorporate a company and relocate with an Employment Pass. Requirements include one resident director, at least one shareholder, a company secretary, a local registered address, and a minimum paid-up capital of $1. IMC can provide a resident nominee director until the Employment Pass is secured, after which directorship can be transferred. The entire registration process can be completed without the applicant being physically present in Singapore.
Basic Requirements
- One resident director
- At least one shareholder
- One company secretary
- Local registered office address
- Minimum paid-up capital of $1
Steps for Foreign Individuals Relocating to Singapore
Incorporate a Singapore company
Engage IMC for a temporary resident nominee director until Employment Pass is approved
Apply for the Employment Pass work visa
Incorporate a Singapore company
Engage IMC for a temporary resident nominee director until Employment Pass is approved
Apply for the Employment Pass work visa
Transfer directorship after securing the Employment Pass
Relocate to Singapore to run the business
Transfer directorship after securing the Employment Pass
Relocate to Singapore to run the business
Required Documents for Company Incorporation & Pass Applications in Singapore
For Company Incorporation
- Resident Shareholders/Directors: Singapore IC, Dependant Pass or Employment Pass copy.
- Non-Resident Shareholders/Directors: Passport, proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, etc.).
- Corporate Shareholders: Registration Certificate, Company Constitution, Company Particulars extract, and Board Resolution.
- All documents must be in English; translation services are available.
- Overseas applicants can send certified copies by post or email; documents will be prepared for signing in Singapore or at an authorised notary/Singapore Embassy.
For Employment Pass (EP)
- Passport copy, highest qualification certificate, and relevant professional certificates.
For Dependant Pass (DP)
- Passport copy, marriage certificate, birth/adoption certificates, highest qualification (if applicable), and custodial/adoption documents for children.
Incorporate Your Singapore Company and Secure an Employment Pass
Singapore Company Setup with Employment Pass Process
Submit Incorporation Request
Provide company details for name availability check, compliance review, and initial advice.
Prepare Incorporation Documents
After payment, documents are prepared and signed for incorporation.
Register Company & Introduce Banks
Company registered with ACRA; bank introduction provided (subject to KYC).
Submit Incorporation Request
Provide company details for name availability check, compliance review, and initial advice.
Prepare Incorporation Documents
After payment, documents are prepared and signed for incorporation.
Register Company & Introduce Banks
Company registered with ACRA; bank introduction provided (subject to KYC).
Apply for Employment Pass
EP application submitted electronically to the Ministry of Manpower; processing takes 7–25 working days.
Required Details
Company name, SSIC, director/shareholder particulars, business description, registered address, and beneficial owner details.
Apply for Employment Pass
EP application submitted electronically to the Ministry of Manpower; processing takes 7–25 working days.
Required Details
Company name, SSIC, director/shareholder particulars, business description, registered address, and beneficial owner details.
Why Choose IMC for Singapore Company Incorporation with Employment Pass?
End-to-End Process Handling
From incorporation to EP approval, we manage every step for you.
Expert Guidance
Professional advice on company structure, compliance, and business activity selection.
Expert EP Application Support
Skilled handling of MOM requirements to maximise approval success.
End-to-End Process Handling
From incorporation to EP approval, we manage every step for you.
Expert Guidance
Professional advice on company structure, compliance, and business activity selection.
Expert EP Application Support
Skilled handling of MOM requirements to maximise approval success.
Fast Turnaround
Streamlined procedures to reduce waiting time for incorporation and EP processing.
Regulatory Compliance
Thorough review of directors, shareholders, and documentation to meet Singapore’s legal requirements.
Personalised Advisory
Tailored advice on company structure and business activities to match your goals.
Fast Turnaround
Streamlined procedures to reduce waiting time for incorporation and EP processing.
Regulatory Compliance
Thorough review of directors, shareholders, and documentation to meet Singapore’s legal requirements.
Personalised Advisory
Tailored advice on company structure and business activities to match your goals.
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FAQs
- A company needs to have at least one shareholder who can be a local or foreign individual or company.
- At least one of the directors must be a natural person, above the age of eighteen years, and a resident of Singapore.
- A shareholder who is a natural person can also be a director of the company.
- A qualified company secretary has to be appointed. The secretary must be a resident of Singapore.
Company must have a physical, local address in Singapore. - The company must have a paid up capital of at least $1.
If you are a foreign national who represents companies out of Singapore, you could register a private limited company or a limited liability corporation, which could either be a subsidiary, a branch or a representative office, depending on the company’s requirements.
Depending upon the nature of business you plan to conduct, you may require a business license from the relevant regulatory authority. For example, a restaurant as well as a financial services firm will need a license from their respective regulatory authorities.
A Singapore Private Limited Company (LLC) registration requires at least 1 shareholder. A Private Limited Company can have a maximum of 50 shareholders.
No, you do not have to be physically present in Singapore to set up a company.
Most of the small and medium enterprise owners opt to incorporate a Subsidiary in Singapore rather than setting up a branch office. This is because a subsidiary has various advantages such as:
- The liabilities of a subsidiary are not extended or passed on to its parent company
- A subsidiary company is not limited or constrained to the business activities of its parent company
- A subsidiary is counted as a local entity and can also enjoy the tax breaks and incentives available to local Singapore companies
- A subsidiary does not have to file financial accounts of its parent company
- In addition, a subsidiary in Singapore becomes a tax resident whereas a branch office is not a tax resident. The control and management of a branch office are fully under the influence of the parent company
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