What documents you need to incorporate in Singapore

Company-setup requirements vary by circumstance. The checklist below is general information, not a representation of what any provider or authority will require.

Company details

• Proposed company name (ideally with one or two backups).
• Primary business activity and its SSIC code (Singapore Standard Industrial Classification).
• Registered office address in Singapore (a residential address can be used under the Home Office Scheme in some cases).
• Share capital and shareholding split (paid-up capital can be as little as S$1).
• Financial year-end date.

For each director and shareholder (Singapore residents)

• NRIC or FIN (both sides).
• Proof of residential address dated within the last 3 months (utility bill, bank or CPF statement).
• A recent payslip or notice of assessment as source-of-funds evidence.

For each director and shareholder (foreign / non-resident)

• Passport (photo and signature pages), often notarised.
• Overseas proof of residential address within the last 3 months (utility bill or bank statement).
• A bank reference letter from your home-country bank.
• A short CV or professional profile, to give KYC context.
• Source-of-funds evidence (payslips, dividend statements, or a sale contract).

For a corporate shareholder

• Certificate of incorporation of the parent entity.
• A recent business profile / certificate of incumbency.
• Ownership-structure chart identifying the ultimate beneficial owners.
• A directors resolution appointing an authorised representative.

Documents to discuss with your provider

Workflow software can help organise draft working documents from information you provide. A responsible provider must determine what is appropriate for any engagement, review, or external submission.

A quick tip: make sure names, addresses and dates match exactly across every document. A single mismatch — a shortened name on one form, a different address on another — is the most common reason a filing is delayed.