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Compare jurisdictions side by side

See 2 or 3 jurisdictions side by side: all-in cost for year 1 and year 2, headline tax, audit, registers and time to form. Hong Kong is a good fit for trade with China & Asia, territorial tax. Singapore is a good fit for Asia HQ, investors, treaties with around 100 jurisdictions. British Virgin Islands is a good fit for holding, JV, investment vehicle.

India compared with Singapore: cost, tax, reporting and setup
Comparing2 jurisdictions
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Onshore · Private LimitedUS$1,299Year 1 all-inStart in India
Onshore · Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.)US$4,734Year 1 all-inStart in Singapore
Cost
Year 1 all-inUS$1,299✓ LowestUS$4,734
From year 2US$858US$3,604
3-year cost (Starter)US$2,899US$11,942
Tax & reporting
Headline tax~25% effective17%
Annual auditYesIf not small
Public registerPublicDirectors and shareholders public; controllers not public
Setup
TypeOnshoreOnshore
EntityPrivate LimitedPrivate Limited (Pte. Ltd.)
Minimum directors2 (1 resident)1 + 1 local
Legal systemCommonCommon
Time to form2–4 weeks1–3 days
Best forTech teams and India marketAsia HQ, investors, treaties with around 100 jurisdictions
A green tick marks the stronger value in a row. Prices include government fees and, for Singapore, the resident director a non-resident needs. Yearly costs the law requires but that we quote separately are named under the figure; rows with such costs show no tick. Headline tax rates are a summary; your specialist confirms how they apply to you before you pay.

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Which one for your situation

  • You need a business bank account soon

    Hong Kong or Singapore. Banks usually find onshore companies easier to assess, but each bank decides.

  • You want a lower running cost

    British Virgin Islands, from US$1,795 a year based on published year-2 prices.

  • You only hold shares or other assets

    British Virgin Islands. Your home country may still tax the income, so check that first (confirm with your specialist).

  • You need it fast

    Hong Kong, typically 1–2 business days after KYC approval.

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General guidance based on headline rules, not tax or legal advice. Your specialist confirms how tax residency, substance and banking apply to you before you pay.