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Support for overseas companies entering Singapore
Help for business owners outside Singapore with setting up and managing a Singapore company.
In short: QP Advisory is based in Singapore and helps overseas business owners with Singapore-related company, accounting, tax, HR and advisory matters. We do not provide legal, tax, accounting or corporate services in other countries. For matters in your home country, you should consult a local adviser, and we can coordinate with them on the Singapore side.
Common questions from overseas owners
- What structure suits us: a subsidiary company, a branch or another option?
- What are the local director and company secretary requirements?
- What must be filed with ACRA and IRAS each year, and when?
- What is involved in hiring staff or relocating a manager to Singapore?
- How do we keep Singapore records in order when the head office is elsewhere?
Cross-border enquiries by region
China and Hong Kong. Owners often use a Singapore company as a regional base. We help with Singapore incorporation, local compliance and accounting. Home-country approvals, foreign exchange rules and home-country tax treatment should be confirmed with advisers in China or Hong Kong.
Vietnam. Businesses expanding to Singapore for trade or regional operations need to understand Singapore company administration and reporting. Vietnamese legal and tax matters remain with advisers in Vietnam.
Malaysia. Many Malaysian businesses serve Singapore customers across the border. We help with the Singapore company and its compliance. Malaysian requirements should be handled by Malaysian advisers.
Language
We communicate primarily in English. Enquiries in Chinese are welcome by email or WhatsApp. [Company to confirm the availability of Chinese-language support.] Official Singapore filings and most documents are in English.
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner own a Singapore company?
Generally yes. A Singapore private company can be wholly foreign-owned, but it must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. Sector-specific rules may apply.
Do you provide services in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam or Malaysia?
No. Our services relate to Singapore matters. For requirements in other countries, please consult a qualified local adviser.
Do I need to travel to Singapore?
Many steps can be completed remotely, but some requirements, such as bank account opening and identity verification, vary by provider. We will explain what applies to your situation.
Can QP Advisory act as our local director?
Nominee or local director arrangements carry legal responsibilities and must be considered carefully. [Company to confirm whether this service is offered.]
Discuss your requirements
Tell us briefly what you need. We will reply to confirm whether the matter is within our scope, what information we need, and the next step.