Moving Your Business to Singapore: Visa Routes for Founders and Investors

This guide covers the 1 verified route for founders and investors moving a business to Singapore. Every figure comes from our program review dated September 15, 2026. Rules change often, so treat this as a starting point and confirm the details with an expert before you commit money or time.

EntrePass

The EntrePass lets a foreign founder live in Singapore while building a company there, jointly assessed by the Ministry of Manpower and Enterprise Singapore on innovation merit rather than salary. Applicants qualify under one of three tracks: Entrepreneur (funding of at least SGD 100,000 from a recognized venture/angel source, or incubator backing), Innovator (proprietary IP or a research tie-up with a Singapore institution), or Investor (a proven record of deploying capital into startup ecosystems). The company can be unregistered at application time, or registered no more than 6 months before applying.

Who it suits: Founders of venture-backed or IP-driven startups — not general trading, consulting, or lifestyle businesses. Minimum investment: No fixed statutory minimum; Entrepreneur track specifically requires SGD 100,000+ in recognized funding. Active involvement: Yes. What you receive: Work pass: 1 year initial, 1 year first renewal, 2 years each renewal thereafter. Family: Yes. Path to permanent residence: Conditional — not automatic; typically pursued via later PR schemes once established.

This guide is directional guidance only and is not legal or immigration advice. A consulting session will tell you which route fits your business and what to prepare first.