Business
Company in Singapore
Business Ranking scores, setup and annual cost.
Business scores
| Criterion | Value |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax | undefined |
| Exit / distribution | undefined |
| Ease of setup | — |
| Banking | — |
| Labour / payroll | — |
| Reputation | — |
| Admin / e-gov | — |
| Holding | — |
| CFC (if you reside here) | — — |
| Enforcement / substance | — — |
Scores 0–10: higher = more favourable for that criterion in the model (CFC reading: high score = weak/no CFC if you are tax-resident here).
Cost of operating
Band: High
- Setup (USD): $400–5000
- Annual (USD): $2500–8000
ACRA looks cheap on paper (~S$300+), but foreigners must budget company secretary + resident director (often $2k+/year) plus accounting. All-in formation + nominee packages climb into several thousand USD quickly. Credible Asia hub—not a low-cost play for non-residents.
USD ranges for a lean structure. Sources listed below.
Sources (cost)
- https://helvetios.com/company-registration-cost-2026-where-to-set-up-a-company/
- https://cla.global/singapore-company-registration/fees-timelines/
- https://air-corporate.com/hk/blog/hong-kong-company-registration-cost