“Register a Singapore company from India” is easy to search and hard to finish. ACRA incorporation needs at least one Singapore-resident director, a registered office, and a UEN — then GST (if you hit the current IRAS threshold), corporate income tax, and CPF or payroll if you hire staff sit on separate clocks from FEMA funding.
Use this guide to scope the India-ready file, then open the Singapore desk for formation and ongoing IRAS coordination.
Who this is for
- Indian IT, trading, and consulting groups opening a Singapore Pte. Ltd. subsidiary
- Founders registering a Singapore company remotely with Indian directors plus a resident director
- Finance teams funding Singapore share capital or intercompany loans from India
- Groups that need India–Singapore DTAA and FEMA ODI on the same file as ACRA
How we work
- 01
Choose Pte. Ltd. vs branch vs distributor
A subsidiary Pte. Ltd., Singapore branch, or third-party distributor changes filings, contracts, and India tax positions.
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Incorporate with a resident director and clean KYC
ACRA requires at least one Singapore-resident director, a registered office, and identity documents banks will accept — prepare the pack before you file.
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Map IRAS and fund through FEMA
GST applies when you meet the current IRAS threshold; corporate income tax and CPF or payroll follow activity and staff. Capital remittances need Form 15CA/CB and FEMA ODI papers.
What you receive
- Singapore Pte. Ltd. formation readiness pack (directors, shareholders, registered office, UEN)
- IRAS registration map (GST if applicable, corporate income tax, CPF/payroll when staff exist)
- Bank KYC document list
- India FEMA ODI / Form 15CA-CB sequencing with international tax desk
Common questions
Direct answers for searchers and answer engines
Often yes for shareholding. ACRA typically requires at least one Singapore-resident director. Indian residents can be directors and shareholders subject to identity KYC and your group’s compliance policy. Confirm current ACRA rules with advisors.
No. IRAS GST registration depends on whether your taxable supplies meet the current IRAS threshold and your trading plan. Map registration after activity is clear — do not assume GST from day one.
Usually yes for capital and many other outward remittances. Pair ACRA papers with FEMA ODI and Form 15CA/CB so the AD bank file matches the Singapore books. India–Singapore DTAA may affect characterisation of later flows.
Call or WhatsApp +91-8882913461, or use the contact form. Share proposed directors (including the Singapore-resident director plan), activity, and whether staff will be on Singapore payroll in year one.