Do I need to visit Singapore to register a company?

In most cases, entrepreneurs do not need to physically travel to Singapore to incorporate a company, as the process can be handled remotely through a registered corporate service provider. The incorporation process is typically completed remotely, with a registered corporate service provider handling the required filings and administrative procedures on behalf of the company founders.

Singapore’s company registry, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), operates a fully digital filing system that allows company incorporation documents to be submitted online through registered filing agents. Corporate service providers handle the preparation of legal documents, registration filings, and compliance procedures.

Singapore law requires every company to appoint at least one local resident director (a Singapore citizen, permanent resident, or eligible visa holder). Many foreign entrepreneurs fulfill this requirement through nominee director services provided by licensed corporate service firms.

However, while incorporation itself can be completed remotely, banks may require identity verification through video calls or, in some cases, an in-person meeting before activating a corporate bank account.

Overall, Singapore’s digital infrastructure makes it one of the most accessible jurisdictions for international entrepreneurs establishing a remote business presence.