Registering a private limited company in Singapore costs less than many founders expect at the start, but the first-year budget is more than the registration fee. Here is what you will pay, and what to compare between providers.
Government fees: S$315
ACRA charges S$15 to apply for a company name and S$300 to register the company, a total of S$315. A sole proprietorship or partnership costs S$115 for one year of registration (S$15 name application plus S$100 registration), or S$175 for three years. Source: ACRA.
Professional incorporation packages
Most founders use a corporate service provider to prepare the constitution, file with ACRA and set up compliance. In the published packages we reviewed in November 2026, local-company packages commonly start in the S$600 to S$900 range when they include the first year of company secretary service. Packages for foreign founders who need a nominee director typically cost far more.
Alp Peak’s private limited incorporation starts from S$600, one-time. It includes name registration, constitution drafting, ACRA filing, one year of registration fees and one year of corporate secretarial support. Sole proprietorships and partnerships start from S$450. See our pricing page.
First-year costs to budget for
- Company secretary: required within six months of incorporation. Check whether year one is included.
- Registered office address: needed if you don’t use your own premises.
- Local director: every company needs at least one director who meets ACRA’s local residency rules.
- Accounting and tax: bookkeeping, ECI and Form C-S filing from your first financial year.
How to compare quotes
Put quotes side by side and check whether each one includes the S$315 ACRA fees, the first year of company secretary service, statutory registers and first board resolutions. A lower headline price may simply cover less.
How long does it take?
Most registrations are approved soon after payment. Complex applications can take up to 15 working days, and those needing approval from other authorities can take 14 to 60 days. Source: ACRA.
Ready to start? See our company incorporation service or get a quote.