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Zetland Singapore

INTRODUCTION

Singapore, a sovereign city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, has evolved from a regional trading post into one of the world's most connected financial and logistics hubs. Its strategic location on major shipping lanes, coupled with world-class port and airport facilities, makes Singapore an essential springboard for businesses looking to access Southeast Asia's 650-million-strong consumer market and beyond.

The Republic is internationally acclaimed for its transparent legal system, business-friendly regulatory framework, and political stability. Successive governments have cultivated a pro-enterprise environment with competitive tax rates, extensive double-tax treaties, and generous incentives for innovation, fintech, and sustainable development—attracting more than 37,000 international companies, including many Fortune 500 regional headquarters.

Zetland's Singapore office provides clients with direct access to these advantages. Operating from the central business district, we combine local expertise with global perspective to deliver incorporation, fiduciary, accounting, and immigration solutions tailored to Singapore's strict but efficient regulatory landscape. Whether you are expanding regionally or optimising an existing structure, our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

If you are considering Singapore for your next growth initiative, reach out to Zetland for a confidential discussion. Our multilingual professionals will assess your objectives, explain entity options, outline licensing requirements, and design a compliance roadmap that keeps you focused on opportunity rather than paperwork. From first enquiry through day-to-day administration, we deliver responsive, transparent service that safeguards your interests and accelerates your market entry.

Singapore Services

Zetland Fiduciary Group offers a comprehensive range of corporate, fiduciary, and advisory services from our Singapore office. We help entrepreneurs, multinationals, and family offices to establish, manage, and scale operations across Southeast Asia's dynamic markets while remaining fully compliant with local regulations and global best practices.

Backed by multilingual professionals and a broad partner network, we combine regulatory insight with practical execution. From selecting the optimal entity structure and opening bank accounts to outsourcing payroll, filing taxes, or applying for Employment Passes, our Singapore team tailors solutions that address risk, maximise incentives, and support your long-term strategic objectives.

Pte Ltd, LLP, LP, RO or Branch Office Formation IconPte Ltd, LLP, LP, RO or Branch Office Formation

Zetland handles the complete incorporation cycle for Singapore entities including name reservation, drafting constitution and shareholder agreements, ACRA filing, certificates issuance and ensuring compliance after incorporation. We detail the merits of each structure regarding taxes, liability, statutory audit thresholds, and licensing obligations, helping you choose the structure that aligns with your commercial objectives and expansion timeline.

Provision of Company Secretaries, Nominee Shareholders and Nominee Directors IconProvision of Company Secretaries, Nominee Shareholders and Nominee Directors

Zetland supplies qualified resident company secretaries as well as vetted nominee directors and shareholders. Our professionals maintain statutory registers, prepare annual returns, hold board meetings, and liaise with authorities. This allows you to meet local residency requirements, protect beneficial ownership, and demonstrate best-practice corporate governance without diverting internal resources.

Assistance with Bank Account Opening and Operation IconAssistance with Bank Account Opening and Operation

We streamline the notoriously rigorous process of opening bank account in Singapore by pre-screening documentation, arranging interviews, and managing KYC expectations. By leveraging strong relationships with major local and international banks, we assists you in securing multi-currency corporate accounts, online banking, merchant services, and trade-finance lines. Post-opening, we provide ongoing support for compliance reviews, account optimisation, and transaction monitoring.

Company Administration IconCompany Administration

Zetland provides turnkey administration to ensure your Singapore entity is in good standing. This includes drafting directors' resolutions, filing XBRL financial statements, maintaining minute books, overseeing licence renewals, and managing changes to share capital or directorships. We also facilitate virtual office solutions, mail forwarding, and legalisation, ensuring seamless operations whether you are onshore or running your Singapore venture remotely.

Accounting and Tax Compliance IconAccounting and Tax Compliance

Our accountants produce timely management accounts, prepare GST returns, and compile financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. We file Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI), corporate tax returns, and applications for partial exemption schemes. By monitoring deadlines and leveraging available incentives, for example, the Start-Up Tax Exemption and R&D super deductions, we keep your reporting accurate while optimising your tax position.

Application for Work Visas and Permanent Residence IconApplication for Work Visas and Permanent Residence

Zetland can assist in preparing Employment Pass, EntrePass, S-Pass, and Dependant Pass submissions, compiling business plans, salary benchmarks, and academic verifications that satisfy the Ministry of Manpower. For long-term executives, we guide clients through Permanent Residence pathways, including the Global Investor Programme, supporting document collection, financial thresholds, and interview readiness.

Provision of Escrow Services IconProvision of Escrow Services

Zetland provides regulated escrow services for transactions needing third-party oversight, like M&A and high-value asset sales. We create escrow agreements, hold funds or documents securely, and release them upon agreed conditions. Our platform reduces counterparty risk and ensures trust within Singapore's strong legal framework.

Zetland Trade: Commodity & Logistics Solutions IconZetland Trade: Commodity & Logistics Solutions

Zetland Trade helps commodity traders and distributors establish trading desks in Singapore, arrange trade financing, and manage logistics with bonded warehouses and free-trade zones. We handle import/export licensing, Incoterms, and foreign-exchange hedging, allowing clients to benefit from Singapore's double-tax treaties, top-tier port facilities, and reliable legal framework.
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BACKGROUND

Located off the south of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is an island measuring 710 sq km, with state of the art communications and world class infrastructure. Most of the major financial institutions, banks, law and accountancy firms have a presence in Singapore. It is one of the top global financial centres of the world. Singapore has consistently been rated by the Corruptions Perceptions Index as among the top ten least corrupt countries in the world and the least corrupt country in Asia.

To date, it has concluded free trade agreements ('FTA') among others with major economies including the United States, Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India and Jordon. These FTAs provide privileged access to the markets of partner countries. Beyond Asia, Singapore is also building links with countries further afield including the Middle East, capitalising on the growing trade and investment interests between the two regions. It is also in the OECD 'white list' of jurisdictions that have implemented the internationally agreed tax standard.

Despite her small size and lack of natural resources, Singapore ranks among the most competitive economies in the world. Singapore has succeeded because of its political stability; honest and competent government; competitive economy; educated workforce; meritocratic society; strong social fabric and strong defence capability which has ensured the security and sovereignty of the country.