Does a Singapore company require a local resident director?

Yes, a Singapore company is required to have at least one local resident director. In order to qualify as locally resident, the person must:

• be a Singapore citizen; or
• be a Singapore permanent resident; or
• hold an Employment Pass (the Employment Pass should be from the same company for which he/she wants to act as a director); or
• hold an Entrepreneur Pass (the Entrepreneur Pass must be from the same company for which he/she wants to act as a director).

A director must be a natural person and over 18 years old. Corporate directors are not permitted.

Read more: 

• How to set up company in Singapore
• Opening a bank account in Singapore for non-residents