Business registration matters

Business registration matters

Registration makes it easier for the public to find your business and transact with it. There are different requirements and supporting documents you will need, depending on your business structure. Learn more about them in Step 4 of our Start-up Guide.

e-Services for local business registration

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)

Log into BizFile portal to access the following e-Services:

• Apply for business name
  Apply to reserve a name on BizFile+ for the registration of your business.

• Apply for corporate bank account
  Apply for a corporate bank account with Bank of China, DBS Bank, Maybank, OCBC Bank, State Bank of India or UOB via BizFile+.

• Apply for domain name
  Apply to reserve a “.sg” domain name with Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC).

• Manage a business
  Update business entity details such as business name, address, activities, and particulars of sole proprietors or partners.

• Register a business
  Register your business entity on BizFile+, if it’s a Local Company, Foreign Company, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, or Public Accounting Firm.

• Register for trader’s information
  Register with Singapore Customs for permission to exchange trade information electronically with other parties.

e-Services for foreign business registration

Enterprise Singapore

• Register for representative office
  Register for a Representative Office to assess the viability of doing business in Singapore.

Resources for new business owners and directors

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)

• ACRA Academy e-Learning
  Online training courses for company directors and aspiring business owners.

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