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Incorporation • Jurisdiction
Singapore
Incorporate your company in Singapore and enjoy the benefits of robust regulatory framework and strategic location in Asia.
Why choose Singapore?
Unlock Global Growth with a Singapore Holding Company: Strategic, Tax-Efficient, and Investor-Friendly.
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Singapore Holding company
Setting up a holding company in Singapore is highly advantageous for multinational corporations, SMEs, and investors. Singapore’s robust regulatory framework and strategic location in Asia make it an ideal hub for regional operations. Additionally, Singapore has an extensive network of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) with over 80 countries, enhancing tax efficiency for international business operations.
Singapore is also one of the few jurisdictions outside the U.S. that Y-Combinator and U.S. venture capitalists deem acceptable for investment. Those incorporating a Singapore company benefit from Clara’s swift and straightforward incorporation process with full use of Clara’s digital platform post-formation.
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits of Sinagpore company setup
Before you get started with incorporating a holding company on Clara, learn more about the benefits of Singapore company setup.
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Requirements
Requirements to form a holding company in Singapore
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Directors
- A minimum of one director who is a resident of Singapore and able to work for the business as a director (typically, SG citizen, Permanent Resident etc.)
- Directors must be at least 18 years old, not bankrupt, and not convicted of any malpractice in the past.
- Clara offers nominee services to meet this requirement.
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Shareholders
- A minimum of one and a maximum of 50 shareholders.
- Shareholders can be individuals or corporate entities, and they can be local or foreign.
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed.
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Company secretary
- The company must appoint a qualified company secretary on day one of incorporation.
- The company secretary must be a natural person who is a resident of Singapore.
- Clara offers company secretary services as part of its incorporation fee.
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Paid-up capital
- The minimum paid-up capital to register a Singapore company is S$1.
- There is no maximum limit for the paid-up capital, and it can be increased at any time after incorporation.
Resources & Insights
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Key differences between ADGM and DIFC
The ADGM and the DIFC are financial free zones in the UAE with independent jurisdictions exempted from the UAE’s civil and commercial laws. For founders looking for a place to register a new business, both are great jurisdictions to choose from.
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