Singapore Pte via Osome SG — Chinese Cross-Border Founders
Singapore Pte Ltd requires at least one Singapore-resident director. Chinese cross-border founders operating remotely need a nominee director — Osome bundles this in the SGD 1,080+/year annual package. Formation via Osome typically completes in 14-30 days including nominee director appointment and ACRA registration.
Singapore applies IRAS territorial CIT at 17% flat, with startup exemption (75% exemption on first SGD 100k of chargeable income for first 3 assessment years). Foreign-sourced income received in Singapore may be exempt under Section 13(8) if taxed abroad above 15%.
China side: SAFE Circular 37 filing required; PRC Bulletin 3 taxes worldwide income of Chinese tax residents.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupOsome (Singapore) setup$1,650
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$1,080
What the tax authority sees
Singapore Pte falls under IRAS territorial CIT at 17% flat with startup exemption (75% on first SGD 100k for first 3 years); requires local resident director for compliance.
PRC individual foreign income tax (Bulletin 3, 2020) applies to worldwide income for tax residents; SAFE Circular 37 must be filed for outbound investment structures.
Singapore Pte requires SG-resident director; Osome bundles nominee director for remote founders — annual cost SGD 1,080+ including nominee.
- 01PRC individual foreign income tax (Bulletin 3, 2020) taxes worldwide income for tax residents
- 02SAFE Circular 37 must be filed for outbound investment structures
- 03Singapore CIT 17% flat with startup exemption 75% on first SGD 100k for first 3 years
- 04Nominee director SGD 1,800-3,000/year adds to base cost
From filing to funded bank account
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FAQ
ACRA (Singapore Company Regulator) mandates at least one director who is a Singapore citizen, PR, or EP holder with a Singapore residential address. This ensures local accountability. Nominee directors provided by service platforms fulfill this role for remote founders.
Start filing with Osome (Singapore)
Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.