Registering a limited liability partnership (LLP)

Learn how to register an LLP in Singapore through Bizfile.

Last updated 10 March 2026

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Before you register

This user guide explains how to register a LLP using Bizfile. You need to reserve a business name before you register a new business.

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Who may register

Registration requirements

Profile	Requirements
Locals and foreigners with Singpass	Only the person who reserved the business name can register the business. This person must be a partner or manager of the proposed LLP. You can also engage a corporate service provider (CSP) to register for you.
Foreigners without Singpass	You must engage a CSP to register for you.

What you need to prepare

Required documents and information

You need to prepare	Details
Approved business entity name and its related registration number	You need to successfully reserve a business name before you register a new business. Note: You must register the same entity type that you chose when you reserved your business name.
Singpass or Corppass credentials	Singpass: For individuals Corppass: For CSPs
LLP details	You need to provide an LLP email address.
Registered office address	The official address where: ACRA and others can send communications and notices to your LLP. You must keep your LLP records and registers. Requirements: Must be a Singapore address. Must be open and accessible to the public during normal business hours on each business day. Does not have to be the same place where you run your business activities. For example, your registered office can be in Raffles Place while your factory operates in Tuas.
Each position holder's personal details	Partners and managers are called position holders. They must meet the relevant requirements for LLPs. Partners: At least two partners Managers: At least one local manager Personal details: NRIC or FIN, full name and date of birth
Each position holder's residential address	All position holders must provide their residential address when they register. ACRA will send all official letters to the residential address.
Each position holder's contact address and contact details	Contact addresses are displayed in ACRA's public records. It can be the same as the residential address. You must file a contact address that meets these requirements: Must be in the same country as the residential address Must be a place where they can receive messages (like their office or CSP's office) Cannot be a P.O. Box address Note: There are no fees to register a contact address.
Controller details	You need to state whether the LLP is exempt from maintaining the Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC) from the date of incorporation. If your LLP is not exempt, check what you need to prepare to provide these details: Controller details (if you are able to identify your LLP's registrable controllers) Details of individuals with executive control (if you are unable to identify your LLP's registrable controllers)

Fees and processing time

Business registration

What you need to know	Details
Fees	$100
Payment method	Credit card, debit card, or online banking
Processing time	Most registrations are approved soon after payment. Complex applications may take up to 15 working days. Applications that need extra approval from referral authorities take 14 to 60 days.

What you need to know

Details

Fees

$100

Payment method

Credit card, debit card, or online banking

Processing time

Most registrations are approved soon after payment. Complex applications may take up to 15 working days.

Applications that need extra approval from referral authorities take 14 to 60 days.

Step 1: Log in to Bizfile and open the "Register new business entity" eService

Follow these steps to navigate to the right eService.

Note: All entity and personal information (including UEN, entity details, NRIC or FIN numbers, names and addresses) shown are dummy data for illustration purposes only.

1. Go to the Bizfile homepage and click "Login".

Step 2: Enter your LLP details

You can use your name registration eService number to automatically fill key details. You'll also need to provide your registered office address and LLP email address.

1. Scroll down the "Register new business entity" page to click "Retrieve information". Then, click "Start".

Step 3: Add partners and managers

Partners and managers are called position holders. Your position holders can be individuals or corporate entities.

1. Select "Individual" or "Corporate" for your position holder, depending on their profile.

Step 4: Add controller details

You need to state whether the LLP is exempt from maintaining the Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC).

If you are able to identify your controllers, you need to provide their details too.

Scenarios

If your LLP is exempt

Select Yes to state that your LLP is exempt from RORC requirements upon incorporation.
Select the exemption category from the dropdown list.
Click Next to proceed.

If your LLP is not exempt, and able to identify controllers

Select No to state that your LLP is not exempt from RORC requirements.
Select Yes to state that your LLP is able to identify controllers.
Click Add a Registrable Controller under "Individual Registrable Controllers" or "Corporate Registrable Controllers" and provide their details.
(Optional) To add more registrable controllers, repeat Step 3.
Click Next after you have added all registrable controllers.

If your LLP is not exempt, and unable to identify controllers

Select No to state that your LLP is not exempt from RORC requirements.
Select No to state that your LLP is unable to identify controllers and check the declaration box.
Click Add a Registrable Controller under "Individual Registrable Controllers" and provide the details of the individuals with executive control.
(Optional) To add more registrable controllers, repeat Step 3.
Click Next after you have added all registrable controllers.

If your company is exempt — Steps 1 to 3

Tip: Members of the public cannot view or buy your RORC information. Learn more about who may access your RORC.

Step 5: Final review, endorsement and payment

After you submit your registration, all other position holders must endorse the registration within 60 days. This is not required if a CSP filed for you.

Once all endorsements are received, you will get a payment notification in your Bizfile inbox. You can choose a special unique entity number (UEN) during the payment process.