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Our Services in Singapore

What We Help You With in Singapore

Leverage our expertise for company formation, EXIM, IOR/EOR, visas,
banking, and ongoing compliance all from a single point of contact.

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Company Formation

Register a Singapore Pte Ltd in 1-2 business days through ACRA's BizFile+ portal. We handle name reservation, constitution drafting, director/secretary appointment, registered address, and full incorporation remotely from India. Minimum capital: SGD 1. 100% foreign ownership. Average Comply Globally turnaround: 1.8 business days. Starting from ₹45,000.

Tax & Compliance Advisory​

Navigate Singapore's 17% CIT, 9% GST, transfer pricing, XBRL filing, and annual ACRA returns. We optimise your structure using India-Singapore DTAA (dividends 10-15%, interest 10-15%, royalties 10%) and startup tax exemptions (effective 0-4.25% CIT for first 3 years). Source: IRAS.

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FEMA & RBI Compliance

We handle BOTH sides simultaneously: Singapore incorporation AND Indian FEMA compliance. Form ODI filing with your AD bank, Annual Performance Reports (APR) by 31 December, FLA returns to RBI by 15 July, and Foreign Tax Credit (Section 90) claims. This dual-side expertise is our #1 differentiator.

Visas & Immigration

Employment Pass (professionals), EntrePass (entrepreneurs), S Pass (mid-skilled), and Dependant's Pass. We handle MOM applications, renewals, and compliance. EntrePass requires innovative business plan + SGD 50K+ investment. EP requires minimum salary thresholds (from SGD 5,600).

EXIM & Logistics

Import/export licences, customs clearance, 3PL warehousing, IOR/AOR/EOR services, and Singapore-India trade facilitation. Singapore is the world's busiest transshipment port ideal for regional distribution across ASEAN.

Cross-Border Banking

Corporate account opening at DBS, OCBC, UOB, HSBC, or Standard Chartered. We prepare your business plan, projected financials, and KYC documentation. Indian banks SBI and BOI also operate in Singapore. Most banks require video-based KYC or single in-person visit.

Why Partner With Comply Globally?

Our 4 Brand Promises — Backed by Results

These are not marketing claims. They are measurable operational standards
tracked and verified across 1,080+ client engagements worldwide.

Speed of Action

We respond within 4 hours. Average Singapore Pte Ltd incorporation: 1.8 business
days — often same-day for straightforward cases.

Fastest: Same-day incorporation

Accuracy & Competence

Zero compliance failures
across 1,080+ engagements. Every filing is reviewed by a dedicated country specialist before submission.

100% filing accuracy · 4.7★ rating

Ease of Doing Business

One contact for everything — Singapore ACRA incorporation AND Indian FEMA compliance handled simultaneously, no vendor juggling.

Single Point of Management · 45+ countries

Cost Competitiveness

Transparent, all-inclusive pricing with zero hidden fees. Consistently 30–40% lower than Big 4 firms for equivalent scope and quality.

Singapore Pte Ltd 5.7★ rating

Initially I was thinking their brand promises were marketing jargon — but after taking their services, I can say they are better than excellent in Speed of Action, Cost Competitiveness, and Competence.

Deepak Nirwan
Singapore

TAX FRAMEWORk

What Is the Corporate Tax Rate in Singapore?

Singapore's corporate income tax rate is a flat 17%

According to IRAS (Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore), Singapore levies a flat 17% CIT on chargeable income. New startup
companies enjoy effective rates of 0–4.25% on the first SGD 200,000 for their first three years through the startup tax exemption scheme.
Singapore has no capital gains tax and no withholding tax on dividends under its one-tier system. The India-Singapore DTAA reduces
cross-border withholding tax to 10–15% on dividends, 10–15% on interest, and 10% on royalties.
Sources: IRAS · India–Singapore DTAA 1994 (amended 2017) · Updated April 2026

Singapore vs UAE vs Hong Kong vs India — Tax Comparison

Tax Comparison Table
Factor🇸🇬Singapore🇦🇪UAE🇭🇰Hong Kong🇮🇳India
CIT Rate
17% (eff. 4.25% startups)9%8.25 / 16.5%25.17%
Capital Gains Tax
0%0%0%10–20%
Dividend WHT
0% (one-tier system)0%0%10% (DDT abolished)
VAT / GST
9%5%0%18% (avg GST)
DTAA with India
Yes — 10–15%Yes — 10%Yes — 5%N/A
Ease of Doing Business
#1 GlobalTop 20Top 5#63
Startup Exemption
0–4.25% for 3 yearsFree zone options50% relief yr 1–2Startup India (limited)

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    Your Singapore Questions Answered by Experts

    Yes. Indian residents can legally own a Singapore company under FEMA’s Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) regulations. You must file Form ODI with your Authorised Dealer bank and maintain annual compliance (APR, FLA). The 400% net worth limit applies — your total overseas investment cannot exceed 400% of your Indian company’s net worth without prior RBI approval. Source: RBI Master Direction on ODI.
     
    How much tax will I actually pay in Singapore?
    For a new startup: effectively 0-4.25% on the first SGD 200,000 for the first 3 years, then 8.3% on first SGD 200K and 17% on the rest. There is no capital gains tax and no dividend withholding tax. If you repatriate profits to India, the DTAA limits WHT to 10-15% on dividends. Your total effective tax rate (Singapore CIT + India dividend tax – FTC) is typically 17-22% depending on structure. Source: IRAS.
     
    What are the real risks of setting up in Singapore?
    Key risks: (1) Non-compliance with ACRA — annual returns must be filed; penalties up to SGD 5,000. (2) FEMA non-compliance — penalties up to 3x the investment amount. (3) Bank account challenges — can take 2-4 weeks with strict KYC. (4) Ongoing costs — annual maintenance SGD 3,000-6,000 even with zero revenue. (5) Director residency — at least 1 Singapore-resident director always required. Comply Globally mitigates all these with our structured process.
     
    What are the ongoing annual costs of a Singapore company?
    Annual maintenance costs: company secretary (SGD 300-800), registered address (SGD 500-1,500), nominee director (SGD 2,000-3,000 if applicable), ACRA annual return (SGD 60), accounting & audit (SGD 1,500-5,000 depending on complexity), and tax filing (SGD 500-2,000). Total: approximately SGD 4,000-10,000/year (₹2.5L-6.3L). Comply Globally’s annual compliance package covers all essentials from ₹75,000/year.
     
    Do I need to disclose my Singapore company in India?
    Yes — mandatory. Indian residents must disclose overseas investments in: (1) Form ODI to AD bank, (2) Annual Performance Report (APR) by 31 December, (3) FLA return to RBI by 15 July, (4) Schedule FA of your Indian income tax return. Failure to disclose is a FEMA contravention with penalties up to 3x the amount involved or ₹2 lakh per day. This is the most common compliance gap we see in Indian-owned Singapore entities.
     
    Can I open a Singapore bank account without visiting?
    Partially. DBS and OCBC now offer video-based KYC for some account types. However, most banks still prefer at least one in-person visit by a director. The bank account opening process typically takes 2-4 weeks and requires: passport copies, proof of address, business plan, expected transaction details, and a reference letter. Indian banks SBI and BOI operating in Singapore may be more accommodating for Indian applicants.
     
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    For ASEAN access: Singapore wins (direct ASEAN hub, 680M market). For China access: Hong Kong wins (CEPA, 5% DTAA dividends vs Singapore’s 10-15%). Tax: HK offers lower headline rates (8.25/16.5% + territorial taxation) but Singapore’s startup exemptions can be more effective. Both have 0% CGT and common law systems. Comply Globally operates in both — we recommend based on your target market.
     

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