Incorporation of Private Company Limited By Shares

Incorporation of Private Company Limited By Shares

with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), Singapore
User Guide:

1. This form takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete depending on the complexity of your setup.

2. You may save this form and continue when you have the information ready.

3. For your best user experience, we recommend completing the form using your laptop or desktop computer.

4. Please fill up this form only in English.

5. Please be ready with your identity documents or proof of address documents (if applicable) to upload in the form. Documents not in English have to be translated into English.

6. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Bob Ng
+(65) 9648 1937
bob.ng@bobcobiz.com

Tell us more......

Please tell us about your purpose of setting up your company and we have the best available package to help you.
I wish to setup a private limited company for:
Have you obtained the Option to Purchase (OTP)?
Please fill up the Exercise Date as per the Option to Purchase (OTP) that is received:

DayMonthYear
Date
Our valued package for you is:
Please read and confirm your sign up package with us:
Please read and confirm your sign up package with us:

A. Company Name

You may enter up to 3 proposed company names for us to search for the availability in the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
Propose Company Name (1):
Propose Company Name (2):
Propose Company Name (3):
B. Principal Activities

ACRA requires minimum 1 business activity, and maximum of 2 business activities. You may choose the most relevant Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC) code corresponding to your intended business activity or simply describe your business activities in the given input, we will suggest the suitable SSIC code.
Activities 1:
Description (1):
Maximum character including space and symbol in the descriptions field is 78 words.
Activities 2:
Description (2):
Maximum character including space and symbol in the descriptions field is 78 words.
C. Share Capital
Number of shares to be issued:
The minimum shares has to issued is 1.
Paid Up Share Capital:
The recommended paid up capital is $1 per share. For example the company issued 100 shares total paid up capital is $100.
Currency of Paid Up Share Capital:
The recommended currency for paid-up share capital is either Singapore Dollar (SGD) or United States Dollars (USD).
Please enter your desire currency
D. Registered Office Address
We offer Registered Office Address Services. Would you like to engage our services?
Our Registered Office Address Services fee includes:
1. Registered Office Address with ACRA

2. Weekly opening letters and scanning content of the letters.

3. Email Notification with Digital Mailroom Access

4. Free postage of the letters to your designated address in Singapore
Please provide your Singapore Office Address:
PO Box is not allowed
E. Financial Year End (FYE) and GST Registration
Does your company required to register for Goods & Services Tax (GST):
IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has introduced InvoiceNow, a nationwide e-invoicing network based on the Peppol framework, to enable businesses to exchange invoices directly between accounting systems in a structured digital format.

Starting from 1 November 2025, newly GST-registered businesses will be required to be able to issue and receive e-invoices via the InvoiceNow network.

Please visit www.iras.gov.sg for more information.

What do I need to do?

You can register for InvoiceNow through one of the following methods:
- Via your accounting software that is InvoiceNow-ready (most major software providers support Peppol). Our recommendation is to subscribe to Xero Starter Plan, a monthly fee of SGD39/-. You may proceed to register by using this link, Xero Registration
- Through a free Access Point Provider listed on the IMDA website. You may visit IMDA Website for more information.
Prerequisite information:
1. A copy of your company's business profile
2. Any Director of the company has set up the CorpPass admin

Upon successful registration, ensure that:
1. All invoices are required to be transmitted to IRAS via InvoiceNow.
2. The transmissions occur by or before your GST filing deadlines.

IRAS may reject or delay your GST application if the company has not registered with InvoiceNow.
Please tell us your property Completion Date:

DayMonthYear
Date
Please upload your OTP

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

Document Required:

1. Please fill up the completion date, and

2. Upload your Option to Purchase (OTP)

Registration of GST:

The GST Registration will not commence until the following events had taken place : -

(a) The OTP is exercised; and

(b) The Bank Account is opened

We will reach out to you separately to guide you on step-by-step registration.

Claiming Process:

1. The estimated duration to claim back the GST is 2 months after completion if there is no query from IRAS.

Your First Financial Year End:

1. To facilitate the claiming process, we will recommend the financial year end for your company.
IMPORTANT NOTE:

The GST Registration will not commence until the following events had taken place : -

(a) The Bank Account is opened

We will reach out to you separately to guide you on step-by-step registration.
Do you have preferred financial year end
Please select your first financial year end:

DayMonthYear

F. Director(s) / Shareholder(s)

A minimum of one local director and one shareholder is require for incorporation. The director and shareholder can be the same individual.
- Full Name as per Identity Document
- Please select your role in the company:
- Type of Identity Document
- Notes:
  
  A. For Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, please upload:
  
  1. Both sides of the NRIC
  
  B. For Foreign individuals, please upload:
  
  1. A copy of the Passport
  
  2. Proof of Address no later than 3 months. The document can be either a utility bill or a bank statement.
  
  3. Both sides of the Foreign Identity Card (FIN) (only applicable if you holding a work pass / other passes issued by the Singapore government)
- Please upload your document(s):
  
  Kindly update a clear copy of your identity document to avoid a delay in processing.
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- Residential Address Line 1
- Residential Address Line 2
- Email
  example@example.com
- Mobile Number
- What is your current occupation or role?
- Which industry do you mainly work in or have business interests in?
- What is the main source of your wealth?
- Number of shares:
  You have selected your role as a shareholder. Please key in the total number of shares allotted to you.
- Next, I would like to:

- Full Name as per Identity Document
- Please select your role in the company:
- Type of Identity Document
- Notes:
  
  A. For Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, please upload:
  
  1. Both sides of the NRIC
  
  B. For Foreign individuals, please upload:
  
  1. A copy of the Passport
  
  2. Proof of Address no later than 3 months. The document can be either a utility bill or a bank statement.
  
  3. Both sides of the Foreign Identity Card (FIN) (only applicable if you holding a work pass / other passes issued by the Singapore government)
- Please upload your Document(s)
  
  Kindly update a clear copy of your identity document to avoid a delay in processing.
  Cancelof
- Residential Address Line 1
- Residential Address Line 2
- Email
  example@example.com
- Mobile Number
- What is your current occupation or role?
- Which industry do you mainly work in or have business interests in?
- What is the main source of your wealth?
- Number of shares:
  You have selected your role as a shareholder. Please key in the total number of shares allotted to you.
- Remove
- Next, I would like to:
- Full Name as per Identity Document
- Please select your role in the company:
- Type of Identity Document
- Notes:
  
  A. For Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, please upload:
  
  1. Both sides of the NRIC
  
  B. For Foreign individuals, please upload:
  
  1. A copy of the Passport
  
  2. Proof of Address no later than 3 months. The document can be either a utility bill or a bank statement.
  
  3. Both sides of the Foreign Identity Card (FIN) (only applicable if you holding a work pass / other passes issued by the Singapore government)
- Please upload your Document(s)
  
  Kindly update a clear copy of your identity document to avoid a delay in processing.
  Cancelof
- Residential Address Line 1
- Residential Address Line 2
- Email
  example@example.com
- Mobile Number
- What is your current occupation or role?
- Which industry do you mainly work in or have business interests in?
- What is the main source of your wealth?
- Number of shares:
  You have selected your role as a shareholder. Please key in the total number of shares allotted to you.
- Remove
- Next, I would like to:

- Full Name as per Identity Document
- Please select your role in the company:
- Type of Identity Document
- Notes:
  
  A. For Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, please upload:
  
  1. Both sides of the NRIC
  
  B. For Foreign individuals, please upload:
  
  1. A copy of the Passport
  
  2. Proof of Address no later than 3 months. The document can be either a utility bill or a bank statement.
  
  3. Both sides of the Foreign Identity Card (FIN) (only applicable if you holding a work pass / other passes issued by the Singapore government)
- Please upload your Document(s)
  
  Kindly update a clear copy of your identity document to avoid a delay in processing.
  Cancelof
- Residential Address Line 1
- Residential Address Line 2
- Email
  example@example.com
- Mobile Number
- What is your current occupation or role?
- Which industry do you mainly work in or have business interests in?
- What is the main source of your wealth?
- Number of shares:
  You have selected your role as a shareholder. Please key in the total number of shares allotted to you.
- Remove
- If you still need to add more Director/Shareholder, please checked the option below we will send you a form to fill up more details.
- Next, I would like to:

G. Corporate Shareholder(s)
Does your setup have a corporate entity as shareholder? If checked Yes, we will send you a separate form to fill up, otherwise please leave this unchecked.

Review and Submit Your Application

Please fill up the contact person detail, click review your application and submit to us.
Contact Person Name
Contact Person Email
example@example.com
Mobile Number
Should be Empty:

Incorporation of Private Company Limited By Shares

User Guide:

Tell us more......

Our valued package for you is:

A. Company Name

B. Principal Activities

C. Share Capital

D. Registered Office Address

E. Financial Year End (FYE) and GST Registration

F. Director(s) / Shareholder(s)

G. Corporate Shareholder(s)

Review and Submit Your Application