How to Run Your Singapore Company Remotely (From Anywhere)

Singapore is one of the world’s most popular hubs for “location-independent” businesses. Thanks to a robust legal framework and a world-class digital infrastructure, you don’t need to be physically present in the Lion City to build a global empire here.

However, operating from abroad requires a specific compliance setup. In this guide, we explain how to use a nominee director and digital tools to manage your Singapore entity from anywhere in the world.

1. Meeting the Legal Anchor (Section 145)

Even if your entire team is in London or New York, the Singapore Companies Act requires a physical link to the country. This is where your locally resident director comes in. They satisfy the residency mandate, ensuring your company remains in good standing while you handle the strategy and growth from your home country.

2. The Digital Mailroom: Your Eyes on the Ground

For remote owners, physical mail from ACRA and IRAS is the biggest “blind spot.” You cannot afford to miss a tax notice or a legal update.

• The Counto Solution: Our prime CBD registered address acts as your smart mailroom. We receive, scan, and upload your physical mail to your secure document storage instantly. You get a notification the moment a letter arrives in Singapore.

3. Maintaining 100% Operational Control

A common misconception is that a local director needs to be involved in your day-to-day decisions.

• Non-Executive Status: By engaging a professional nominee director in a non-executive capacity, you ensure they have zero say in your business operations.
• Banking Security: With Counto’s “Zero-Access” policy, your nominee director has no signing authority over your bank accounts. You move your money; we handle your compliance.

4. Digital Board Governance

Managing a board from a different timezone is made simple through digital resolutions. As your corporate secretarial provider, Counto prepares all necessary documents for your electronic signature. Whether it’s approving financial statements or changing a business activity, the process is 100% paperless.

5. Tax Residency & Compliance

To ensure your company is treated as a Singapore Tax Resident (which allows you to access double-taxation treaties), it is important to show that the “control and management” of the business is handled professionally. Our year-end book review ensures your financial records are kept to the highest standard, satisfying both local and international tax authorities.

Run your business in Singapore with Counto

Whether you are a digital nomad or an established international firm, Counto provides the professional infrastructure you need to manage your company from anywhere. Our All-in-One Compliance Bundle pairs our tech-forward platform with an experienced corporate secretarial team, giving modern, borderless entrepreneurs the total peace of mind required to grow a successful Singapore entity.

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