Foreigner Registering an LP

A foreigner, who would like to register an LP in Singapore, is required to appoint a locally resident manager. The foreigner can continue to reside outside Singapore.

EntrePass will not be issued by MOM to a foreigner registering an LP. Foreigner who wishes to set up an LP and be present in Singapore to manage its operations is strongly advised to seek approval from MOM before registration. Even if you have successfully registered a business with ACRA, MOM may still refuse your application for a pass subsequently. 

The *person carrying out the business is required to engage the services of a professional firm (e.g. lawyers, accountants, chartered secretaries) or a service bureau (e.g. DP Bureau) to submit the online application on his behalf if any of the partners does not have SingPass. Only an individual with SingPass can proceed to submit any online transactions or perform the required endorsements via BizFile (ACRA’s online filing system). They will need to log in to BizFile using their identification number (NRIC or FIN no.) and SingPass.

(*Any person above the age of 18 years old with effect from 1 March 2009 can be a partner of an LP)

Any foreigner who wishes to work in Singapore as an employee would have to apply for an appropriate work pass eg. an Employment Pass from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).