Yes. When you register company in Singapore for foreigner owners, you are allowed 100% shareholding. You do not need a local partner to own any part of your business.

To comply with ACRA regulations, you simply need one local resident director, which Counto provides through our Nominee Director service as part of the foreigner package.

Under Section 145 of the Singapore Companies Act, every company must have at least one director who is “ordinarily resident” in Singapore.

If you are an international founder, a non-resident, or an offshore entity without a local partner living in the city, you are legally required to appoint a resident director to maintain ACRA compliance.

Counto’s Nominee Director service fulfills this residency mandate, allowing you to register company in Singapore for foreigner setups without having to relocate immediately.

To ensure you maintain 100% operational control, a professional nominee director acts in a strictly non-executive capacity. At Counto, our resident directors are prohibited from:

• Having signing authority over business bank accounts.

• Executing commercial contracts or tenancy agreements.

• Influencing daily management or business strategy.

Their primary function is to serve as the statutory link between your business and authorities like ACRA and IRAS.

You need a local director for as long as your company lacks an “ordinarily resident” director on the board.  Many founders use our nominee director service as a temporary bridge while waiting for Employment Pass (EP) approval.

Once you or a teammate relocates to Singapore, the nominee service can be terminated, and you can act as the sole resident director.

 Yes. A Singapore company can change its local director at any time, provided it always maintains at least one resident director.

If you are switching from another company secretarial provider or have recently obtained an Employment Pass (EP), Counto manages the entire handover. 

No. Our process is designed to help a foreigner open company in Singapore entirely remotely.

We use secure digital signing and online KYC verification so you can complete your Singapore company formation from your home country with zero travel required.

Once you complete your online KYC (Know Your Customer) verification, we typically secure your UEN number from ACRA in as little as 1 to 3 working days.

We ensure every form is prepared correctly to avoid delays, and we are one of the fastest and most affordable incorporation services in Singapore.

Our IncorpLite package sis S$688, inclusive of the S$315 ACRA company registration fee.

By bundling government fees together with a full year of Corporate Secretarial services, it offers one of the cheapest ways to form a company in Singapore while keeping your setup costs transparent and predictable, without unexpected add-on charges.

We believe in total transparency. Your total Singapore incorporation cost includes ACRA fees and our professional service bundle.

Unlike most competitors, we require no security deposit for our  company formation service in most industries and waive professional registration fees when you start with Counto.

No, you can incorporate a company in Singapore without holding a visa. Ownership does not require residency.

However, if you plan to move here to manage your business, you will need an Employment Pass (EP) or ONE Pass. We connect you with trusted agents for these applications and provide a $500 credit note to your account if your EP is approved within 3 months of incorporation.

Yes, you can. We know that securing a multi-currency corporate bank account is often the biggest hurdle for international founders. Rather than just giving you a referral link and hoping for the best, we take a hands-on approach.

Our team stays involved to help you navigate the application process and explore the best options until your account is ready for transactions.

Even if you manage your business from abroad, you must fulfill annual tax obligations. This includes filing your Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) within 3 months of your financial year-end and submitting Form C-S to IRAS annually.

Counto’s tax experts and smart platform manage these deadlines for you to ensure you remain 100% compliant.

Yes. Your incorporation package includes built-in business tools at no additional cost. You’ll receive access to a secure Vault for company document storage, Counto BillPay to automate reimbursements and payments, and our Payroll software for up to five employees.

By bundling essential operational tools into your Singapore incorporation package, you can manage compliance, payments, and payroll from day one without needing separate software subscriptions.

Absolutely. We understand that starting a business in a new country is a significant decision. We want you to feel 100% confident in the Counto experience before you begin your journey with us.

We offer a no-obligation consultation to answer any queries you may have about company incorporation in Singapore and show you how our tech-forward platform manages your ongoing compliance seamlessly.

Book a meeting, or send us a message here.