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Company setup and accounting firms in Singapore: eight firms, in order

Eight firms that set up companies in Singapore and then keep their accounts, tax and company secretary work, including for founders abroad. Each entry says what it offers a founder who is not in Singapore and gives the firm's corporate service provider registration as BizFile shows it, the qualifications it states, how it charges and how to reach it.

In brief

The list at a glance

  1. 1. Acclime ISCA member leads accounting, quote on request
  2. 2. 3E Accounting S$515 local setup, ACRA fee included
  3. 3. 3rise Led by a Fellow Chartered Accountant, set up remotely
  4. 4. InCorp Global Setup to payroll, quote on request
  5. 5. Sleek Plans for founders abroad from S$2,600
  6. 6. HeySara Six service languages, setup from S$698
  7. 7. Osome Nominee director with no deposit, from S$2,438
  8. 8. Lanturn Plans for founders abroad from S$2,450
Criteria

What counts on this list

Where the sources show it, each entry’s facts speak to these points.

  • Registered with ACRA as a business, with its UEN shown, and as a corporate service provider, with the date that registration runs to
  • The work it takes on: company incorporation, company secretary, accounting and bookkeeping, tax
  • The professional qualifications it states for the people who lead its accounting and tax work, such as Chartered Accountant or Fellow Chartered Accountant
  • What it offers founders who are not in Singapore: remote signing, a nominee director, a registered address, help with a bank account
  • How it charges: published package prices, or a quote on request
  • Service languages
  • How to reach it directly

How we choose

In detail

Every entry in full

8 entries, each with its UEN. Facts from public registers and from the providers themselves, each with the date it was checked.

1. Acclime

Best for: International companies and funded start-ups that want the bank account opening handled for them

Acclime takes on company registration, company secretary, bookkeeping, tax and payroll work. Its accounting team, which also handles payroll and tax, is led by a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), and its head of tax for ASEAN is an Accredited Tax Advisor in income tax.

For a founder abroad it has the incorporation documents signed electronically, can provide the locally resident director, gives a registered address with mail forwarding and runs the corporate bank account opening. BizFile shows its corporate service provider registration running to 4 April 2027. It quotes on request.

  • ACRA shows Acclime Singapore Pte. Ltd. registered in February 2005.
  • BizFile shows Acclime Singapore Pte. Ltd. a registered corporate service provider, No. FA20160111, registered since 4 April 2016 and running to 4 April 2027.
  • Its pages cover company registration, company secretary, bookkeeping and accounting, tax compliance and payroll.
  • Its about page says the senior manager who leads its accounting team, for accounting, payroll and tax, is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), and its head of tax for ASEAN is an ISCA member and an Accredited Tax Advisor (Income Tax) of the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals.
  • For a founder abroad, its company registration page has the incorporation documents signed electronically, offers a locally resident director under legal documentation that keeps ownership and control with the founder, provides a registered address with mail forwarding, and says it manages the whole corporate bank account opening.
  • Its pages publish no prices; it quotes on request.
Address
9 Raffles Place, #18-21 Republic Plaza II, Singapore 048619
Phone
+65 6372 8778
Email
infosingapore@acclime.com
Website
singapore.acclime.com
Languages
English (website)
UEN
200501892E (Acclime Singapore Pte. Ltd.)

2. 3E Accounting

Best for: Founders who want every setup cost itemised before they start

3E Accounting publishes its incorporation package line by line: S$100 for its service plus ACRA's S$315 fee, the company secretary free for the first year and a registered address at S$100, S$515 in all for a local founder. A founder who stays abroad adds a nominee director at S$2,000 a year, with a refundable deposit of S$2,000.

Its about page says its directors are members of ACCA, ISCA and CA (Malaysia) and are accredited tax practitioners for income tax. Bookkeeping starts from S$109 a month with GST for dormant or very low-activity companies. BizFile shows its corporate service provider registration running to 1 April 2027.

  • ACRA shows 3E Accounting Pte. Ltd. registered in August 2011.
  • BizFile shows 3E Accounting Pte. Ltd. a registered corporate service provider, No. FA20112703, registered since 15 May 2015 and running to 1 April 2027.
  • Its pages cover company incorporation, company secretary, accounting and bookkeeping, tax and payroll.
  • Its about page says its directors hold membership of ACCA, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and CA (Malaysia), and are Accredited Tax Practitioners (Income Tax) registered with SIATP.
  • For a foreign founder who stays abroad, its package adds a nominee director at S$2,000 a year (S$2,180 with GST), with a one-time refundable deposit of S$2,000; every package includes a free first bank account opening resolution.
  • Its incorporation package is S$100 (S$109 with GST) for its service plus ACRA's S$315 fee, with the company secretary free for the first year and a registered address at S$100 for the first year: S$515 in all for a local founder (S$533 with GST), and S$2,515 (S$2,713) with the nominee director. Bookkeeping starts from S$109 a month with GST for dormant or very low-activity companies.
Address
51 Goldhill Plaza, #07-10/11, Singapore 308900
Phone
+65 6690 9262
Email
info@3ecpa.com.sg
Website
3ecpa.com.sg
Languages
English (website)
UEN
201120337C (3E Accounting Pte. Ltd.)

3. 3rise

Best for: Foreign founders who want remote company setup led by a Fellow Chartered Accountant

A founder living abroad can have a Singapore company set up by 3rise without flying in: everything is signed electronically, and the firm also helps open the company's bank account. Afterwards 3rise can stay on as the company's bookkeeper, accountant, tax preparer and corporate secretary, and offers corporate financial planning too.

A Fellow Chartered Accountant heads the firm, an accredited Income Tax and GST practitioner sits on its team, and it is Xero Advisor Certified. ACRA's BizFile lists 3rise as a registered corporate service provider, No. FA20230002, until 6 January 2028. Each company's package is quoted on request.

  • Founded in 2018 and incorporated as 3rise Corporate Services Pte. Ltd. in December 2022. It is led by a Fellow Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years of experience in accounting, taxation and corporate services.
  • Services: company incorporation, accounting and bookkeeping, tax strategy and preparation, company secretary services and corporate financial planning.
  • Documents are signed electronically, so founders do not need to travel to Singapore. Help with opening a corporate bank account is included.
  • An ACRA-registered corporate service provider (No. FA20230002). Its team includes a Fellow Chartered Accountant and an accredited tax practitioner (Income Tax and GST). Xero Advisor Certified.
  • BizFile shows the registration running to 6 January 2028.
  • Packages are tailored to each company and priced on request.
Address
50 Chin Swee Road, #08-02, Singapore 169874
Phone
+65 8833 3328
Email
ask@3rise-accounting.com
Website
3rise-accounting.com
Languages
English and Chinese
UEN
202233555K (3rise Corporate Services Pte. Ltd.)

4. InCorp Global

Best for: Companies that want setup, accounting, tax and payroll from one firm, in English

InCorp Global covers a company's work from incorporation through company secretary, accounting, tax, payroll and immigration. Its company secretary page lists a nominee service, and its incorporation page explains how a founder who is neither a permanent resident nor a work pass holder meets the local director rule with a nominee director.

Its enquiry form says its Singapore services, communications and invoices are in English. It publishes no prices and quotes on request. BizFile shows In.Corp Global Pte. Ltd. a registered corporate service provider to 21 November 2027.

  • ACRA shows In.Corp Global Pte. Ltd. registered in February 2015.
  • BizFile shows In.Corp Global Pte. Ltd. a registered corporate service provider, No. FA20160471, registered since 21 November 2016 and running to 21 November 2027.
  • Its Singapore services include incorporation, secretarial and compliance work, accounting and finance, tax and transfer pricing, HR and payroll, and immigration.
  • Its company secretary page lists a nominee service, and its incorporation page explains that a founder who is neither a permanent resident nor a work pass holder meets the local director rule with a nominee director.
  • Its pages publish no prices; it quotes on request.
  • Its enquiry form says InCorp Singapore's services, communications and invoices are provided in English.
Address
36 Robinson Road, #20-01 City House, Singapore 068877
Phone
+65 6990 8220
WhatsApp
+65 8699 8821
Website
incorp.asia
Languages
English
UEN
201504530W (In.Corp Global Pte. Ltd.)

5. Sleek

Best for: Founders abroad who want one fixed-price plan with the nominee director in it

Sleek incorporates a company online with no flight needed, and its plans for founders abroad, from S$2,600 with government fees, include a nominee director, a registered address and the corporate secretary; a nominee director on its own is S$2,000 a year. Its local incorporation plan is S$600, and accounting starts from S$75 a month, billed annually.

Its country head for Singapore holds the Fellow CPA, ASEAN CPA and CGMA credentials, and its tax manager is a qualified CA (Singapore). BizFile shows its corporate service provider registration running to 25 April 2028.

  • ACRA shows Sleek Tech (Pte. Ltd.) registered in March 2017.
  • BizFile shows Sleek Tech (Pte. Ltd.) a registered corporate service provider, No. FA20170342, registered since 25 April 2017 and running to 25 April 2028.
  • Its pages cover company incorporation, corporate secretary, and accounting from bookkeeping to tax filing and GST returns.
  • Its incorporation page says its country head for Singapore, who leads incorporation, accounting, tax and compliance, holds the Fellow CPA, ASEAN CPA and CGMA credentials; its accounting page says its tax manager is a qualified ACCA, CA (Singapore) and ATP.
  • Its page for founders abroad says the company is incorporated online with no flight needed; its plans include a nominee director, a registered address and the corporate secretary, and help to apply for a business account, subject to approval. A nominee director on its own costs S$2,000 a year, with its accounting service (from S$900 a year) required alongside.
  • Its incorporation plan for a local founder is S$600, and its plans for founders abroad start from S$2,600, each including S$375 of government fees (the page's heading says 'All-in from S$2,250'). Corporate secretary plans start from S$350 a year, and accounting from S$75 a month, billed annually.
Address
160 Robinson Road, #14-04 SBF Center, Singapore 068914
Phone
+65 6929 8273
Email
sales@sleek.sg
Website
sleek.com/sg
Languages
English (website)
UEN
201708433H (Sleek Tech (Pte. Ltd.))

6. HeySara

Best for: Founders who want to be served in Malay, Tamil, Mandarin, Cantonese or Vietnamese

HeySara's team serves clients in English, Malay, Tamil, Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese, and its pages cover incorporation, company secretary plans, bookkeeping, tax, payroll and audit. For a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, its online incorporation package is S$698 with the government fee and a year of its digital secretary plan.

Its package for foreign founders, offered from S$3,188 plus bookkeeping, includes a local nominee director, a registered office address, the first year's accounting and tax filings and help opening a business account. Its home page names Accredited Tax Professionals and Certified Public Accountants on its team but no qualification for those who lead the work. BizFile shows its corporate service provider registration running to 25 February 2027.

  • ACRA shows HeySara Pte. Ltd. registered in November 2019.
  • BizFile shows HeySara Pte. Ltd. a registered corporate service provider, No. FA20200042, registered since 25 February 2020 and running to 25 February 2027.
  • Its pages cover incorporation, company secretary plans, accounting and bookkeeping, corporate tax and GST, payroll and audit.
  • Its home page says its team brings together Accredited Tax Professionals, Certified Public Accountants and Chartered Secretaries; its pages name no qualification for those who lead its accounting and tax work.
  • Its package for foreign founders includes incorporation, the corporate secretary, a local nominee director, a registered office address with scanned mail, accounting and tax filings for the first year, and help opening a business account; a third-party nominee director carries a security deposit of S$1,500, waived with its monthly bookkeeping plan. A nominee director on its own is S$2,200 a year from a third party or S$2,800 from its own professionals.
  • For a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, its online incorporation package is S$698, including the S$315 government fee and a year of its digital secretary plan, or S$798 with assisted service. Its package for foreign founders is offered online from S$3,188 (S$5,388 before the offer), plus bookkeeping from S$100 a month.
  • Its home page says its team supports clients in English, Malay, Tamil, Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese.
Address
152 Beach Road, #23-01 Gateway East, Singapore 189721
Phone
+65 6631 9890
WhatsApp
+65 8098 1313
Email
enquiry@heysara.sg
Website
heysara.sg
Languages
English, Malay, Tamil, Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese
UEN
201939238M (HeySara Pte. Ltd.)

7. Osome

Best for: Founders abroad who want a nominee director without a deposit

Osome sets a company up 100% online, with the application signed electronically, and its plans for foreign founders include a nominee director with no deposit, a registered address for a year and the corporate secretary, from S$2,438 with the government fee. It introduces founders to banking partners such as Airwallex, Aspire and WorldFirst, and says it cannot guarantee an account.

Accounting starts from S$898 a year, and the work runs through its own app. Its pages say its accountants are certified by ISCA but name no qualification for those who lead the work. BizFile shows its corporate service provider registration running to 17 October 2027.

  • ACRA shows Osome Ltd. registered in May 2017.
  • BizFile shows Osome Ltd. a registered corporate service provider, No. FA20170653, registered since 17 October 2017 and running to 17 October 2027.
  • Its pages cover incorporation, corporate secretary, accounting and tax filing, and nominee director services, with the work run through its own app.
  • Its pages say its accountants are certified by ISCA; they name no qualification for those who lead its accounting and tax work.
  • Its page for foreign founders says the company is set up 100% online and the application is signed electronically; its plans include a nominee director with no deposit, a registered address for a year and the corporate secretary. It introduces founders to banking partners, among them Airwallex, Aspire and WorldFirst, and says it cannot guarantee an account.
  • Its plans for foreign founders start from S$2,438 (a nominee director for three months, a registered address for a year, the corporate secretary and the S$315 government fee), with a fully compliant plan from S$3,772. Accounting starts from S$898 a year, per financial year.
Address
89 Neil Road, #02-04, Singapore 088849
Phone
+65 6232 6932
Email
hi@osome.com
Website
osome.com/sg
Languages
English (website)
UEN
201712242C (Osome Ltd.)

8. Lanturn

Best for: Foreign founders who will run the company from abroad

Lanturn builds its plans for foreign founders who remain abroad, from S$2,450 to S$4,950, each with a named corporate secretary; a nominee director starts from S$2,000 and a registered address in the Central Business District, with a digital mailroom, from S$500. It also handles accounting, tax filing, payroll and work pass applications, with accounting from S$183 a month, billed annually.

Its about page names a head of accounting but states no professional qualification for the role. BizFile shows its corporate service provider registration running to 22 February 2027.

  • ACRA shows Lanturn Pte. Ltd. registered in August 2017.
  • BizFile shows Lanturn Pte. Ltd. a registered corporate service provider, No. FA20180066, registered since 22 February 2018 and running to 22 February 2027.
  • Its corporate services cover incorporation, corporate secretary, accounting, tax filing and payroll, with work pass applications as well.
  • Its about page names a head of accounting but states no professional qualification for the role.
  • Its plans for foreign founders are built for those who remain abroad, with a named corporate secretary; its corporate services list a nominee director from S$2,000 and a registered address in the Central Business District with a digital mailroom from S$500.
  • Its plans for foreign founders run from S$2,450 to S$4,950, and accounting starts from S$183 a month, billed annually.
Address
160 Robinson Road, #24-09 SBF Center, Singapore 068914
Phone
+65 6303 8087
Email
hello@lanturn.com
Website
lanturn.com
Languages
English (website)
UEN
201722435H (Lanturn Pte. Ltd.)
Before you call

Questions to settle first

What does it cost to set up a company in Singapore? ACRA's own fees are S$15 to apply for the company's name and S$300 to register it, and S$60 for each annual return. The firms charge for their work on top, and their published prices differ in what they include. On this page, 3E Accounting's package for a local founder comes to S$515 with ACRA's fee, and HeySara's online package for a Singapore citizen or permanent resident is S$698 with the fee and a year of its digital secretary plan. For a founder abroad, whose plan usually includes a nominee director, published plans start from S$2,438 at Osome, S$2,450 at Lanturn, S$2,600 at Sleek and S$3,188 at HeySara. Acclime, InCorp Global and 3rise quote on request.

Can a foreigner set up a company in Singapore without coming here? Yes, through a corporate service provider. ACRA says foreigners must engage one to reserve a name and register a business, and that every business must have at least one local resident in Singapore; for a company, a founder abroad usually meets that with a nominee director from the firm. On this page Sleek prices one at S$2,000 a year, HeySara at S$2,200 or S$2,800 a year, and 3E Accounting at S$2,000 a year with a refundable deposit of S$2,000, while Osome's plans include one with no deposit. Osome, Acclime and 3rise say the documents are signed electronically.

Does a company in Singapore need a company secretary? Yes. ACRA says every company must have at least one director and one company secretary, and the secretary must be appointed within six months of registration; if the post stays empty for longer than six months, the director may be fined up to S$1,000. All eight firms on this page act as company secretary, and some put the first year into the incorporation price: 3E Accounting gives it free for a year, and HeySara's package for local founders includes a year of its digital secretary plan.

How do I check a company setup firm before engaging it? Look the firm up on BizFile, ACRA's register. ACRA says anyone who sets up companies for others, provides a registered office address, acts as or arranges a director or company secretary, or files with ACRA for others must register as a corporate service provider, and that BizFile's entity search shows whether an entity is one. Search under the company name on the firm's terms or invoice, as the registration belongs to a company rather than a brand. Every entry on this page gives the registration number, its status and the date it runs to, as BizFile showed them on 26 October 2026; ACRA also publishes a list of the registrations it has cancelled or suspended.

How is a new company taxed in Singapore? The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) taxes a company at a flat 17% of its chargeable income. A qualifying new start-up company is exempt on 75% of its first S$100,000 of normal chargeable income and on 50% of the next S$100,000, in each of its first three years of assessment. So ask the firm who prepares the tax computation and files the return, and whether its accounting price includes them.