Singapore Company Incorporation FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Singapore Company Formation

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Resident Nominee Director

What should I do if I want to incorporate a company in Singapore but do not meet the local director requirements?


There are several options to consider:

  • If you plan to relocate to Singapore, you can act as the local director subject given that your entrepreneur pass or employment pass is approved.
  • Alternatively, you can use a nominee director service from a professional services company to satisfy the local director requirement.
  • You may also choose to appoint a local employee or someone you know in Singapore who is willing to act as the local director.

Who is a Singapore resident?

A Singapore resident is a Singapore citizen, a Singapore Permanent Resident or am EP holder who is residing in Singapore.

What are they typical terms for providing a nominee director service?


As the responsibilities of a company director are rather onerous, we usually require certain conditions to be met before we offer this service, such as:

  • Credibility of company beneficiaries
  • Signing of a nominee director indemnity letter
  • Providing a refundable security deposit

Is a resident director required for company incorporation in Singapore?


Yes, each company must appoint at least one director who is a Singapore resident

Who is a resident of Singapore?


A Singapore citizen, Singapore Permanent Resident or EP holder who is residing in Singapore.

If I am not living in Singapore, can I appoint a nominee director to be the ordinarily resident director?


Yes, you can appoint a nominee to fulfil the resident director requirement.

Can another company be appointed as a director?


No. A director must be a natural person.