Foreign entrepreneurs residing in Singapore who wish to start and operate a business here can apply for an Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Eligible applicants may submit their EntrePass application either before incorporating a company with ACRA or within six months after incorporation. For information on eligible businesses and application requirements, please visit
MOM’s website.
Dependant's Pass (DP) holders wishing to start a business in Singapore can apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC) from MOM after registering their business with ACRA. For eligibility and application requirements, please refer to
MOM’s website.
Foreign Identification Number (FIN) holders should check with the relevant pass-issuing authority (e.g., MOM or Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)) regarding their eligibility before registering a business or taking on an appointment (e.g., as an authorised representative).