Relocate your business to Singapore
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Thinking about business immigration to Singapore? Below are the residency routes for founders, investors and startups, and the set-up services a foreign-owned business needs: company registration, a bank account, tax, payroll, trademark and licences. Set-up comes first, because a company does not grant residency on its own. See also business immigration explained and relocating your business abroad.
4
official languages
About 730 km²
in total, smaller than many cities
40 m
Rain Vortex waterfall inside Changi Airport
- Capital
- Singapore (a city-state)
- Population
- About 6 million
- Currency
- Singapore dollar (SGD)
- Languages
- English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Best things about doing business in Singapore
- One of Asia's leading financial and trading hubs
- English is an official language and the language of business
- A clear legal system and strong IP protection
Fun facts
- Singapore restricts the sale of chewing gum.
- The country is made up of one main island and more than 60 small islets.
Figures are rounded and approximate.
Business Setup Services
Company, bank, payroll, brand and licencesNot a residency routeWe handle company incorporation, bank account and payroll set-up, trademark filing and the licences and permits your business needs. Tell us what you need.
Cards without a "last verified" date have not been independently checked yet. Confirm the details with the official source before you act.
Warning: These do not grant residency on their own. A separate visa is required.
About Singapore: Incorporating in Singapore does not give you the right to live there. You need a pass, such as the EntrePass or an Employment Pass, which is a separate application.
Company Registration
Set up your legal entity so you can operate, hire and pay tax.
ACRA Company Incorporation
Last verified October 2026 · Official source: acra.gov.sg
Non-Profit Society / Charity Registration
Official source: charities.gov.sg
Business Bank Account
Opening an account with a bank in Singapore
Open a business bank account for your new company. ORBIZLY prepares the application, and the bank decides.
Official source: mas.gov.sg
Employer and Payroll Registration
Registering as an employer in Singapore
Register as an employer so you can hire and run payroll. Handled by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore and the Central Provident Fund Board.
Official source: iras.gov.sg
Trademark Filing
Trademark Filing (IPOS)
Last verified October 2026 · Official source: ipos.gov.sg
IP and Patent Filing
IP and Patent Filing (IPOS)
Protect your invention with a patent. Filed with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.
Official source: ipos.gov.sg
Licences
Permits that let your products and business operate legally: import permits, tax and goods/services registration, sector-specific permits, export licences, drug and health, food safety, lab test reports and product trials.
Import Permits and Importer Registration
Register as an importer and get permits for regulated goods. Handled by Singapore Customs.
Official source: customs.gov.sg
Tax and Goods/Services Registration
Register for tax and for goods and services tax. Handled by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (GST registration).
Official source: iras.gov.sg
Sector-Specific Permits
Permits for regulated industries. Overseen by the sector regulators, applied through GoBusiness.
Official source: business.gov.sg
Export Licence
Get permission to export controlled goods. Handled by Singapore Customs (export permits and strategic goods).
Official source: customs.gov.sg
Drug and Health Product Licence
Approval to sell medicines, devices and health products. Handled by the Health Sciences Authority.
Official source: hsa.gov.sg
Food Safety Licence and Registration
Register your food business and get approval to import or sell food. Handled by the Singapore Food Agency.
Official source: sfa.gov.sg
Lab Test Reports and Product Certification
Get your product tested and certified for the market. Overseen through Enterprise Singapore and the Singapore Accreditation Council.
Official source: enterprisesg.gov.sg
Product Trial and Sample Approval
Approval to trial a new product before launch. Handled by the Health Sciences Authority.
Official source: hsa.gov.sg
Residency & Visa Pathways
Programs that grant residenceThese grant a right to live and work in the country. Talk to an expert before you apply.
EntrePass
No fixed capital minimum — qualify via funding, IP, or investment track record. Renewals require growing local spend and hiring.
Last verified September 2026 · Official source: mom.gov.sg
Questions about moving a business to Singapore
What business immigration options are there for Singapore?
ORBIZLY lists startup visas (EntrePass). Each is shown on this page with its status, the official source and when it was last verified. Rules change, so confirm the details with the official source before you apply.
Can I relocate my business to Singapore?
It depends on your business and the route you choose, and it is really two separate things: setting up or moving the business, and getting the right to live there. Company registration, a bank account, tax and licences are the set-up side. A visa or residence permit is the residency side. Incorporating in Singapore does not give you the right to live there. You need a pass, such as the EntrePass or an Employment Pass, which is a separate application. Start with the free eligibility check to see which routes fit your business.
Does registering a company in Singapore give me residency?
Incorporating in Singapore does not give you the right to live there. You need a pass, such as the EntrePass or an Employment Pass, which is a separate application.
What do I need to set up a business in Singapore?
The usual order is: plan, register the company, open the tax and bank accounts, register as an employer, protect your brand, then get any licences and permits. For Singapore, ORBIZLY lists company registration, drug and health licences, export licence, food safety, ip and patent filing, import permits, lab test reports, business bank account, product trials, employer and payroll registration, sector-specific permits, tax and goods/services registration, and trademark filing. Government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from ORBIZLY's fees.
How do I start moving my business to Singapore?
Take the free eligibility check, which takes about three minutes, or book a free 15-minute discovery call. ORBIZLY then shows which routes look like a fit and what to do first. ORBIZLY gives directional guidance and is not a law firm or immigration adviser.
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Brands built in Singapore
Well-known companies from Singapore, including unicorns and businesses that grew a global presence.
Grab
Southeast Asia's leading super app
Sea Limited
Owner of the Shopee marketplace
Razer
Gaming hardware brand
Singapore Airlines
Award-winning international airline
Examples only. Logos belong to their owners and are shown to identify the companies. A unicorn is a private start-up valued above US$1 billion at some point.
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