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Singaporean entities
Private limited companies and variable capital companies in one of Asia’s principal financial centres, used for regional headquarters, trading, funds and family offices.
In shortCCYFX onboards Singapore private limited companies (Pte Ltd) and variable capital companies (VCCs), including trading, holding and family office vehicles. Typical documents include the certificate of incorporation, the constitution, a recent ACRA business profile and the register of registrable controllers.
An Asian financial centre with clear records
Singapore has a common law legal system, a stable currency and a large financial sector supervised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Many international groups run their Asian headquarters, treasury or trading operations from Singapore.
Companies register with ACRA, which issues a business profile showing the company’s officers, shareholders and registered address. Companies also keep a register of registrable controllers.
Common entities we onboard
Private limited company (Pte Ltd)
The standard Singapore company, limited by shares.
Variable capital company (VCC)
A corporate fund structure registered with ACRA and managed by an eligible fund manager.
Holding company
Regional holding and treasury entities for international groups.
Family office vehicles
Companies and funds used by single family offices.
What we ask Singapore entities to provide
These are in addition to identification for directors and beneficial owners. Certificates should generally have been issued within the last three to six months.
Company
- Certificate of incorporation
- Constitution
- Recent ACRA business profile
- Registers of directors and members
Funds and regulated firms
- MAS licence or registration, where regulated
- Details of the fund manager, for a VCC
- Summary of the offering document, for a fund
- Description of the business and its counterparties
Ownership
- Register of registrable controllers
- Ownership chart to individuals with 25% or more
- Board resolution naming signatories
- Source of wealth of beneficial owners
This page is general information to help you prepare for onboarding. It is not legal or tax advice. Laws and registry practice in Singapore change, so please confirm current requirements with your corporate service provider or legal adviser.
Onboard your Singapore entity
Apply online in about ten minutes. We will reply with the documents your structure requires and an indicative timeline for onboarding.