UpVue SG  •  Incorporation for foreigners

Incorporate in Singapore without being here

You do not need to travel, and you do not need a Singapore passport. You do need a resident director and a local address. We provide both, and the licensed firm files everything remotely.

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Identity verifiedDirector 2 of 2 — cleared

What is different for foreigners

  • A resident director is required — our nominee service covers this until you have your own
  • Foreign shareholders are fine — a company can be 100% foreign-owned with no extra approval
  • Everything is remote — verification, signing and filing are all online
  • Banking takes longer — account opening is the bank decision, and often needs a video call
  • A work pass is separate — you only need one if you will work in Singapore
  • Owning shares does not require a pass

How it works

01

Check your name and structure.

We confirm the name is available and tell you what a foreign-owned structure needs.

02

Verify your identity remotely.

Passport and proof of address, uploaded and read automatically. No notarisation unless a bank asks for it.

03

The licensed firm appoints your resident director.

Nominee director, with the agreement and indemnity in place before appointment.

Licensed-person approval
04

A licensed reviewer approves and files.

Same gate as any other incorporation.

Licensed-person approval
05

Bank introduction.

We introduce you to partner banks. The account decision is theirs.

What you need

  • 01A passport for every director and shareholder.
  • 02Proof of residential address, dated within three months.
  • 03A resident director — yours or ours.
  • 04A Singapore registered office address.
  • 05Corporate documents, if a company is a shareholder.
Where a human signs

Nominee director appointment, the KYC outcome for every overseas party, and the ACRA filing are each approved by a qualified person. Nominee appointment in particular is never automated — it carries personal statutory duties for the individual appointed.

Common questions

Do I need to fly to Singapore?

No. Incorporation is fully remote. Some banks ask for a video call before opening an account.

Can my company be 100% foreign-owned?

Yes. Singapore places no general restriction on foreign shareholding.

Do I need a work pass to own the company?

No. You need one to work in Singapore, not to hold shares or be a director from overseas.

How long does the bank account take?

Days to several weeks, depending on the bank and your structure. It is their decision, and we will not promise a timeline on their behalf.

What is a nominee director actually responsible for?

They are a real director with real statutory duties. That is why the appointment goes through a review and an agreement, not a checkout button.

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