Singapore company registration cost.
A Singapore Pte Ltd needs a resident director, which is the main cost driver for a UAE-based founder. Here is the complete 2026 Singapore registration cost, in SGD and USD, including the nominee-director arrangement under the 2024 CSP Act.
What you actually pay, line by line.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ACRA name + incorporation | S$315 (USD 235) | Government fee |
| Nominee resident director (CSP Act 2024) | S$1,500 – 5,000 (USD 1,120 – 3,730) | Per year; via licensed CSP |
| Registered address | S$250 – 500 (USD 185 – 375) | Per year |
| Company secretary | S$300 – 1,500 (USD 225 – 1,120) | Per year |
| ArxSetup professional fee | from USD 3,000 | KYC, filing, bank introductions |
| Year-1 all-in | from USD 3,500 (S$4,700) |
Government fees are pass-through and may be revised by the regulator without notice. AED/USD conversions are indicative. ArxSetup professional fees are fixed and quoted in writing before engagement. Figures current May 2026.
Reviewed by qualified counsel within ArxSetup and our affiliated practices, Neo Legal (UAE) and Cornwalls (Australia). Figures verified against primary regulator sources. Last reviewed: May 2026. Est. 2021 · DDA Licence 107229 · direct registry filing partner. How we review →
Common questions.
The questions clients ask most before committing. Current to 2026, reviewed by counsel.
How much does it cost to register a Singapore Pte Ltd in 2026?
From USD 3,500 (about S$4,700) all-in for year one — ACRA fees (S$315), a nominee resident director (S$1,500–5,000), registered address, company secretary, plus the ArxSetup professional fee.
Why do I need a nominee director in Singapore?
Section 145 of the Companies Act requires at least one director ordinarily resident in Singapore. A UAE founder without a Singapore PR or Employment Pass must engage a nominee through an ACRA-registered Corporate Service Provider.
What changed with the CSP Act 2024?
From 9 June 2025 every nominee-director arrangement must be through a licensed CSP and flagged on a Central Register of Nominee Directors, with the nominator disclosed. Pricing has risen to S$4,500–8,000+ for clean files.
What is the effective tax rate for a new Singapore company?
Headline 17%, but the Start-Up Tax Exemption gives an effective 4.25–8.5% in the first three years (75% exemption on the first S$100,000, 50% on the next S$100,000).
How long does ACRA registration take?
1–3 working days once name approval and KYC for all directors and UBOs is complete.
This page is general information, reviewed May 2026 — not legal, tax or immigration advice, and it does not create a client relationship. Advice specific to your circumstances is provided only under a signed engagement letter. Government fees are set by the relevant authority and may change without notice. Where local registered agents are required, we coordinate with licensed partners and disclose their role in writing.