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Our Services in Singapore
Use our expertise for company formation, EXIM, IOR/EOR, visas, banking, and ongoing compliance, all from a single point of contact.
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. Starting from ₹45,000*, plus ACRA's own fees of SGD 15 for the name application and SGD 300 for registration (ACRA fees).
We handle 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 the start-up tax exemption (effective 4.25% on the first SGD 100,000 and 8.5% on the next SGD 100,000 for the first 3 years). Source: IRAS.
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.
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).
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.
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?
These are not marketing claims. They are measurable operational standards tracked and verified across 1,080+ client engagements worldwide.
We reply within 4 hours. Most Singapore Pte Ltd incorporations take 1-2 business
days, and straightforward cases are often done the same day.
Zero compliance failures
across 1,080+ engagements. Every filing is reviewed by a dedicated country specialist before submission.
One contact for everything: Singapore ACRA incorporation AND Indian FEMA compliance handled simultaneously, with no vendor juggling.
Single Point of Management · 47+ countriesPublished prices: Pte Ltd from ₹45,000*, annual compliance from ₹75,000*/year. Government fees at cost, quoted in writing before you pay.
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
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 pay an effective 4.25% on the first SGD 100,000 and 8.5% on the next SGD 100,000 for their first three years under the start-up tax exemption scheme (IRAS).
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
| 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 Global | Top 20 | Top 5 | #63 |
Startup Exemption | 0–4.25% for 3 years | Free zone options | 50% relief yr 1–2 | Startup India (limited) |
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“Excellent service and professional guidance throughout the Entry UAE process.”
“We had an excellent experience with company formation in Singapore. The team guided us in each and every step.”
“I had a very complex VAT issue in the UK, but one detailed consultation call cleared each of the doubts.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
For a new startup: effectively 4.25% on the first SGD 100,000 and 8.5% on the next SGD 100,000 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.
Key risks: (1) Non-compliance with ACRA: annual returns must be filed, with penalties up to SGD 5,000. (2) FEMA non-compliance: penalties up to three times the amount involved. (3) Bank account challenges: opening can take 2-4 weeks with strict KYC. (4) Ongoing costs: annual maintenance of SGD 3,000-6,000 even with zero revenue. (5) Director residency: at least 1 Singapore-resident director is always required. We plan for each of these before you incorporate.
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.
Yes, it is 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 a penalty of up to three times the amount involved (or up to ₹2 lakh where the amount cannot be quantified), plus up to ₹5,000 for each day the contravention continues (FEMA, Section 13). This is the most common compliance gap we see in Indian-owned Singapore entities.
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.
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, and we recommend one based on your target market.
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