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Set up a Singapore company and work in it on an Employment Pass. Qualifying salary from S$5,600 a month (S$6,000 for applications from 1 January 2027), higher with age, a 40-point COMPASS test, and family passes from a S$6,000 salary.
About Singaporeنبذة
Singapore lets a foreign founder own 100% of a private limited company and work in it on an Employment Pass (EP) issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The company is registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), employs you as its director or senior manager, and applies for your pass. This is the route widely called the Self-Employed Employment Pass. MOM assesses a founder like any other EP candidate: a qualifying salary from S$5,600 a month (S$6,000 for new applications from 1 January 2027) and at least 40 points under COMPASS. Corporate income tax is 17%, with a start-up exemption for qualifying new companies. XIPHIAS Immigration helps founders incorporate, open a bank account, file the EP and bring their family.
Foreigners may own 100% of a Singapore private limited company.
At least one director must be locally resident; a valid Employment Pass holder meets ACRA's local residency rules.
EP qualifying salary from S$5,600 a month (financial services S$6,200), rising with age; S$6,000 and S$6,600 for new applications from 1 January 2027.
COMPASS pass mark of 40 points; small firms score 10 points each on two of the four criteria by default.
First EP valid for up to 2 years, renewals up to 3 years.
Corporate income tax 17%; ACRA incorporation fee S$300 plus S$15 for the name.
Singapore at a glance
Population
6.21 million
Capital
Singapore
Language
English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Currency
SGD (S$)
Time zone
UTC+8
Climate
Tropical, hot and humid year-round
The processكيف نعمل
Agree the business activity, shareholding and your role and salary in the company.
Reserve the company name and incorporate with ACRA through a corporate service provider (S$15 name fee, S$300 registration fee).
Appoint a locally resident director and, within six months, a company secretary; set the registered office address.
Open the corporate bank account, subject to the bank's due diligence.
The company files your Employment Pass application with MOM (S$105).
Receive the in-principle approval, enter Singapore within six months and have the pass issued (S$225).
Apply for Dependant's Passes for your spouse and children, and keep the company compliant each year.
Eligibilityالمتطلبات
What it takes to qualify.
Applicant aged 18 or over with a valid passport.
Business, senior management or investment experience that fits the role in your company.
Fixed monthly salary at or above the EP qualifying salary for your age and sector.
At least 40 points under COMPASS, unless your fixed monthly salary is S$22,500 or more.
KYC and source-of-funds documents for each shareholder and director.
A locally resident director, a company secretary and a registered office address in Singapore.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
Singapore, answered.
Yes. A foreigner can hold 100% of the shares of a Singapore private limited company. ACRA requires foreigners to register through a corporate service provider, and at least one director must be locally resident.
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