Starting a Business
General
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Strong trade and investment makes Singapore the most competitive Asian country and the world’s easiest place to do business. Singapore is famed for a smooth-running bureaucracy, which sees various government agencies working together seamlessly to help businesses grow.
You can refer to our Start-up Guide for general guidance on how to register and run a business in Singapore.
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The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is the regulator of business registration, financial reporting, public accountants and corporate service providers; it also facilitates enterprise.
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You can refer to our Start-up Guide for general guidance on how to register and run a business in Singapore.
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You may refer to the Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore (CSIS) website for more information.
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You may contact our helpdesk for assistance.
Business Registration
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BizFile+ is the business filing portal of ACRA, while GoBusiness is a portal for business owners to access relevant government e-services and get guidance in identifying the type of business they should register as.
To register your business, you will need to do it on ACRA’s BizFile+.
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You can refer to our Start-up Guide for general guidance on how to register and run a business in Singapore.
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The e-Adviser for Business Structure will help you identify which business structure(s) is most suitable, based on your business preferences and long-term needs. Alternatively, you can refer to our Business Structure Comparison Table.
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If you are a foreigner looking to register a business in Singapore, you can either engage the services of a registered filing agent to submit the online application on your behalf or employ a director who resides in Singapore (if applicable).
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You can find the information ACRA’s website.
