Singapore company formation: 2026 guide

Singapore is a onshore jurisdiction in the APAC. Headline taxation: 17% headline, effective 0–8.5% with incentives. Companies are typically operational in 1 days from approximately $3,500 all-in for first-year set-up.

Tax headline

17% headline, effective 0–8.5% with incentives

Formation

1 days

From

$3,500

Treaties

90+

Substance

Real substance required for tax residency certificate

Banking

Tier-1 banking (DBS, UOB, OCBC) plus EMI ecosystem

What we use Singapore for

· Fintech startup
· Asset management firm
· Family office
· SaaS company

Highlights

· 13O/13U fund tax exemption
· MAS PSA licence
· VCC structure
· Substance-friendly

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