Your Singapore Pte Ltd registration cost starts with two fixed figures: S$15 to reserve a name and S$300 to incorporate. Both are set by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and confirmed for 2026. The provider's service fee on top is where quotes start to differ, often by hundreds of dollars.
A private limited company (Pte Ltd) is the structure most local and foreign founders choose. It limits personal liability, scales cleanly, and signals credibility to banks and customers. Yet the prices quoted for setting one up vary widely, from no-frills online packages to premium concierge services.
That gap confuses first-time founders. A headline price may exclude the registered address, the company secretary appointment, or the nominee director that many foreigners need. Knowing the layers lets you budget properly and compare quotes fairly.
This guide sets out the official ACRA fees current in 2026, the typical charges providers add, and the extras that shape your first-year bill. In this blog, we discuss how to read a quote so you pay only for what your business actually needs.
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What Does Pte Ltd Registration in Singapore Cost?
Every quote stacks two layers: regulated fees payable to ACRA, and commercial service fees from your provider.
The first layer is regulated, published and identical wherever you file. The second is commercial pricing, and it is where packages genuinely differ. Understanding the split is the fastest way to judge any quote you receive.
1. Official ACRA fees
These are set out in ACRA's published fee schedule and cannot be discounted by anyone. The same fixed amounts apply whether you file yourself at midnight or through the largest firm in town.
2. Professional service fees
This pays for your provider's time: checking your name, preparing your constitution, and lodging the incorporation through Bizfile. Ranges vary widely, so inclusions matter more than the headline number.
3. Recurring support services
Company secretary support, a registered office address and any nominee arrangement are usually billed per year. A cheap first year can hide expensive renewals, so always ask about year two.
What Are the Official ACRA Fees in 2026?
Plan for S$315 upfront: S$15 to reserve your company name and S$300 to register the new entity.
These figures come from the fee schedule published by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). The page was last updated on 29 January 2026, and the figures were current when this article was written in October 2026.
The S$15 name application is payable each time you apply, so choose your candidate names with care. Once the name is reserved, the S$300 registration fee covers the incorporation itself. Payment is by credit card, debit card or online banking.
Timing also matters. ACRA notes that most registrations are approved soon after payment. Complex applications may take up to 15 working days, and cases needing another authority's approval can take 14 to 60 days.
During payment, you may also choose a special unique entity number (SUN) for your new company. Many founders only discover this option at the checkout step.
The registration fee is a one-time charge. Later lodgements attract their own fees, summarised in the table below. Filing your annual return, for example, costs S$60 each year.
Official ACRA Fees for Company Set-Up and Compliance (2026)
| ACRA transaction | Fee (S$) |
|---|---|
| Apply for a new business entity name | 15 |
| Register a new business entity (company) | 300 |
| File annual returns | 60 |
| Apply for an extension of time to file accounts or hold an annual general meeting | 200 |
| Convert company type via General Lodgement | 40 |
| Register a new charge | 60 |
| File a notice of error via General Lodgement | 60 |
How Much Do Corporate Service Providers Charge?
Indicative market pricing puts a basic incorporation package between S$600 and S$1,500, before annual add-ons.
Unlike ACRA's fees, provider pricing is commercial and unregulated. The S$600–S$1,500 incorporation-package range excludes the S$315 ACRA fees and annual add-ons. The ranges in this article are indicative figures commonly quoted in Singapore at the time of writing, so always request a written, itemised quote before engaging anyone.
Illustrative first-year totals, assuming the listed services are charged separately: a local founder using a provider may budget about S$1,815–S$4,415, including ACRA fees, a registered address and company secretary support. A foreign founder who also needs a nominee local director may budget about S$4,815–S$12,415.
A package normally covers the name application, the incorporation filing and the standard documents. Some include the first year of a registered address; others bill it separately. The table below shows the typical shape of a quote.
For most founders, the package fee is the headline. The renewals behind it, meaning secretary support and the address, are what you feel in year two. Foreign founders should also note that they cannot file through Bizfile themselves, which makes provider assistance the norm rather than a luxury.
1. Name reservation and filing
The provider applies for your name reservation and submits the incorporation through Bizfile on your behalf. Well-run firms pass the official fees through at cost, as separate lines.
2. Constitution and consents
Expect your company constitution plus each director's and shareholder's particulars, prepared and lodged correctly the first time. Corrections filed later attract their own ACRA fees.
3. Registered office address
Your registered office must be a Singapore address open to the public for at least three hours on each business day. Providers often supply their own office as yours, usually for an annual fee. Non-compliance can draw fines of up to S$5,000.
4. Electronic handover
Once approved, you receive a notice of successful incorporation, your UEN and a link to download a free copy of your Business Profile. Straightforward cases are often complete within a day or two of payment.
What Extras Add to Your First-Year Bill?
Budget beyond incorporation: annual filings, a registered address, accounting support, and licences if your trade is regulated.
The official part of your Singapore Pte Ltd registration cost stops once ACRA approves the entity. Running the company is what costs money, and these are the extras that most often catch new founders out.
- Annual return filing. ACRA charges S$60 each year to file your annual return, and your provider's preparation time is billed on top.
- Company secretary retainer. Singapore companies must appoint a secretary within six months of incorporation, and most outsource the role. Indicative retainers run from about S$600 to S$1,800 a year.
- Registered address renewal. If your provider supplies the address, expect an annual fee rather than a one-off charge.
- Accounting and tax. Bookkeeping, financial statements and the corporate income tax return lodged with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) are billed by scope.
- Nominee director. Foreign-owned companies without a locally resident director often engage one, typically quoted in the thousands per year.
Incorporation fees do not change with your industry. Whether you are establishing a hair salon business in Singapore or starting a bar business in Singapore, ACRA charges the same amounts at the start. What changes is licensing: a bar needs a liquor licence, while establishing an elder care services business in Singapore involves further approvals before operations can begin.
Indicative Provider Charges for a Singapore Pte Ltd Set-Up
| Service | Typical range (S$) | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporation service (name, documents, Bizfile filing) | 600–1,500 | One-off |
| Registered office address | 300–800 | Per year |
| Company secretary support | 600–1,800 | Per year |
| Nominee local director, where required | 3,000–8,000 | Per year |
Can You Register a Pte Ltd Yourself Without a Provider?
A local resident who reserved the name can self-file for about S$315, while most foreign founders engage a provider.
If you self-file, only the person who reserved the company name can complete the registration, and that person must also be appointed as a director or secretary of the new company; you may instead engage a CSP to register for you. Note that you must register the same entity type you chose when reserving the name.
Singapore residents file with Singpass, while registered filing agents and Corporate Service Providers (CSPs) use Corppass. Foreign individuals cannot transact through Bizfile on their own, so most engage a provider for the incorporation and ongoing compliance.
Unless a CSP or Group of Companies filed for you, every other position holder must endorse the registration within 60 days. You can read ACRA's full steps to register a local company using Bizfile before deciding which route suits you. The comparison below shows how the budgets differ in year one.
Self-filing saves professional fees, but you then own the calendar: annual return deadlines and any changes in officers. You must also arrange the required company secretary appointment within six months of incorporation even when you file without a provider. A provider package transfers that admin to a team that files every day.
First-Year Costs: Filing Yourself vs Using a Provider
| Cost item | Self-file (S$) | With a provider |
|---|---|---|
| Name application | 15 | Included or passed through at cost |
| ACRA registration fee | 300 | Included or passed through at cost |
| Registered office address | Your own Singapore premises | Around 300–800 per year |
| Company secretary | You handle appointments and filings | Around 600–1,800 per year |
| Endorsements by position holders | Within 60 days of submission | Handled by the provider |
How Do You Compare Provider Quotes Fairly?
Judge any quote on three points: the inclusions, the renewal prices, and whether official fees are passed through at cost.
A headline price means little until you see what sits inside it. Before you sign anything, ask the following questions.
- What exactly is included? Confirm in writing that the name application, incorporation filing, constitution and first lodgements all appear.
- What renews in year two? The address and secretary retainer are the usual step-ups, so ask for renewal pricing now.
- Are official fees passed through at cost? Ask for the ACRA amounts to appear as separate lines on your invoice, without markup.
- Who answers your questions? A named contact and a stated response time beat a cheap package with no ongoing support.
A good provider also flags licence needs early, before they delay your launch. If your plans are still taking shape, request an itemised estimate from a Singapore corporate service provider before committing.
Conclusion
Registering a Singapore private limited company costs S$315 in official ACRA fees in 2026: S$15 to reserve the name and S$300 for the incorporation. Providers then add commercial service fees, with indicative packages commonly between S$600 and S$1,500, plus annual charges for address, secretary and director support.
The smart move is comparing inclusions and renewals rather than headline prices. Check that official fees are passed through at cost, and confirm year-two pricing before you sign anything.
Company Formation Specialist is a Singapore corporate services provider with more than 10 years of experience in company registration. We help clients with name approval, preparing and signing the incorporation documents, filing with ACRA, a registered office address, nominee local director and company secretary support. Get a clear, itemised quote for your total Singapore Pte Ltd registration cost, and start your business on solid footing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
S$300 to register a new company, plus S$15 to reserve the company name. Both figures come from ACRA's published fee schedule and were current as of October 2026.
Not directly. Foreign individuals cannot file through Bizfile on their own, and every company needs at least one locally resident director. Foreign founders therefore engage a corporate service provider, often with a nominee local director.
No. It is a one-time fee at incorporation. The recurring official charges include S$60 to file each annual return, along with fees for any later lodgements you make.
It is usually an annual add-on rather than a one-off. Indicative market ranges run from about S$300 to S$800 a year, so check whether a low first year is a promotional price.
ACRA approves most straightforward registrations soon after payment. Complex applications may take up to 15 working days, and cases referred to another authority can take 14 to 60 days.
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Company Formation Specialist is a Singapore corporate services provider that guides local and foreign entrepreneurs through registering and setting up a company in Singapore.