Singapore Pte via Sleek SG — Japanese SaaS Founders
Sleek offers Singapore Pte formation at SGD 980/year vs Osome's SGD 1,080. Both include nominee director for the local-resident-director requirement. Japanese SaaS founders comparing find near-parity in features.
Singapore applies IRAS CIT at 17% flat with startup exemption (75% on first SGD 100k for first 3 years). JP-SG tax treaty grants 5% dividend withholding to Japanese parents.
Japan side: NTA Anti-Tax Haven Rules attribute income if effective tax rate below 20% — SG 17% falls within scope. Active-business substance exemption possible under Article 40-4 SMCT.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupSleek (Singapore) setup$1,499
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$899.00
What the tax authority sees
Singapore Pte falls under IRAS CIT at 17% flat with startup exemption; JP-SG treaty gives 5% withholding on dividends; requires local resident director.
National Tax Agency treats worldwide income; foreign subsidiaries reportable under CFC rules (Anti-Tax Haven Rules, Act on Special Measures Concerning Taxation).
Sleek is Osome's competitor for SG Pte; JP-SG treaty and IRAS reputation unchanged — pick on demo preference.
- 01Japan Anti-Tax Haven Rules apply if effective rate below 20% — SG 17% within scope
- 02Nominee director cost SGD 1,800-3,000/year
- 03Singapore CIT 17% flat with startup exemption
- 04Japan CFC filing Form 別表 for foreign subsidiaries
From filing to funded bank account
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FAQ
Sleek SGD 980/year vs Osome SGD 1,080. Both include nominee director + secretary + filings. Sleek partners with Wise Business + Stripe Atlas; Osome has slightly more polished dashboard. Feature parity ~95%. Difference is largely UX preference.
Start filing with Sleek (Singapore)
Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.