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Singapore Pte Ltd · via Osome (Singapore)·🇪🇸Founder profile

Incorporating a Singapore Pte Ltd for Spanish Nomad Consultants

VerifiedJul 2026
EligibilityConditional
Setup timeline14–30days
Year-1 total$1,650

Spanish consultants operating as nomads can utilize a Singapore Pte Ltd to manage international revenue streams. This structure leverages Singapore's territorial tax system to potentially exclude foreign-sourced income from local corporate tax.

Founders must evaluate the interaction between Singaporean corporate structures and the Spanish Beckham Law regime to ensure tax compliance in both jurisdictions.

§ 01Cost of ownership

Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee

Renewal costs sneak up on non-resident founders. Compare year-1 filing against a 3-year total to see the real bill.
Currency · USD (live FX)
2-year cost of ownership
$2,730
$113.75/month amortized·USD @ live FX
Time horizon
Line items
Amount
  • SetupOsome (Singapore) setup
    $1,650
  • AnnualYear 2 renewal
    $1,080
Total$2,730
§ 02Tax residency · Spanish Nomad Consultants

What the tax authority sees

US federal / local status

Singapore operates a territorial tax system with a 17% flat Corporate Income Tax (CIT) rate and provides exemptions for qualified foreign-sourced income.

Home-country rule

Beckham Law regime; autónomo alternative comparison

Editorial verdict

Consult a tax advisor regarding the Beckham Law; if your foreign income is not remitted to Singapore, it may remain tax-exempt locally while you benefit from Spain's special expat tax regime.

Key compliance risks
  • 01Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules in Spain
  • 02Requirement for a local resident director
  • 03Potential permanent establishment risk in Spain if management is centralized there
§ 03Setup timeline

From filing to funded bank account

Setup timeline
14–30days total, 3 phases
Milestone check
Filing · Tax ID · Banking
d0
d8
d15
d23
d30
01FilingOsome (Singapore) submits formation docs
d0–d11
02Tax ID / EINLocal tax authority registration
d9–d23
03BankingBusiness account approved & funded
d18–d30
§ 04Head-to-head

Singapore Pte Ltd vs UAE Free Zone (MEYDAN)

Singapore Pte Ltd
Pte Ltd
UAE Free Zone (MEYDAN)
Free Zone LLC
Entity
Pte Ltd
Free Zone LLC
Setup cost
$296.00
$1,306
Annual
$1,628
$1,306
Local director
Required
Remote OK
Physical presence
Remote OK
Remote OK
Tax regime
17% flat CIT; territorial system, foreign-sourced income exempt
9% CT above AED 375k; 0% VAT for out-of-UAE trade
§ 05Questions founders actually ask

FAQ

The Beckham Law (Special Expatriate Tax Regime) applies to individual income tax in Spain. While your Singapore company is a separate legal entity, your status as a director or employee of that company may impact your eligibility for the regime depending on your specific Spanish residency status.
Next step

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