There is growing interest among foreign companies to establish operations in Singapore and leverage its strategic location, robust legal framework, and highly skilled workforce. A foreign national or an entity incorporated outside Singapore can invest in and fully own a company in Singapore, subject to compliance with the Companies Act and relevant sectoral regulations.

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To incorporate a company in Singapore, at least one director must be a Singapore resident—defined as a Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident, or holder of an Employment Pass, EntrePass, or Dependant Pass. Additionally, a registered local address in Singapore is required for the company’s official correspondence and statutory filings