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Step 4.6: Registering a local company via Bizfile

Learn how to register a local company in Singapore through Bizfile.

Register new business entity
Last updated 10 March 2026
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Before you register

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

Learn more about:

Who may register

Only the person who reserved the company name can register. This person must also be appointed as a director or secretary of the new company.

You can also engage a corporate service provider (CSP) to register for you.

What you need to prepare

Required documents and information

You need to prepare

Details

  1. 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.

  1. Singpass or Corppass credentials

  • Singpass: For individuals such as proposed company directors and secretaries

  • Corppass: For CSPs

  1. Company details

  • Financial year end (FYE)

  • Company email

  • Office hours

    • Must be open to the public for at least three hours on each business day. This allows for public access and delivery of legal papers.

    • Non-compliance may lead to a fine of up to $5,000.

  1. Registered office address

The official address where:

  • ACRA and others can send communications and notices to your company.

  • You must keep your company 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.

  1. Each position holder's details

Company officers and shareholders are called position holders. They must meet the requirements for companies.

  • Company director: Must appoint at least one director that meets local residency rules during registration.

  • Personal details: NRIC or FIN, full name, and date of birth

  • Positions that each individual or corporate entity will hold

  • (For Public Companies Limited by Guarantee) Currency and amount that an individual or corporate entity has guaranteed

  1. 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.

  1. Each position holder's contact address

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 Corporate Service Provider's office)

  • Cannot be a P.O. Box address

Note: There are no fees to register a contact address.

  1. Each position holder's contact details

  • Mobile number

  • Email address

  1. Nominator and controller details

You need to state whether the company is exempt from maintaining these registers from the date of incorporation:

If your company is not exempt, check what you need to prepare to provide these details:

  1. Share capital and shareholder details

Share capital is the amount of money that shareholders have invested in your company.

You can allot shares to individual shareholders or a group of shareholders.

  1. Company constitution

You can either upload a customised constitution or select a model constitution (if you don't need to create specific rules for your company).

Fees and processing time

Business registration

What you need to know

Details

Fee

$300

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.

Registrations that need extra approval from referral authorities: 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.

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

Step 2: Enter your company details

You can use your name registration eService number to automatically fill key details. You'll also need to provide your company's financial year end (FYE), office address, office hours, and email.

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

Step 3: Add position holders and shareholders

Company officers and shareholders are called position holders. Position holders can be individuals or corporate entities.

Add position holders
1. Under "Add position holders", state whether the position holder is an individual or corporate entity. For exempt private companies, only Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) may be added as corporate shareholders.

Step 4: Add nominator information

All companies need to state whether they are exempt from maintaining the Registers of Nominee Directors (ROND) and Nominee Shareholders (RONS).

If you have nominee directors (ND) or shareholders (NS), you need to provide their details too.

Scenarios

If your company is exempted

  1. Select Yes to state that the entity is exempt from ROND and RONS requirements upon incorporation.

  2. Select the exemption category from the dropdown list.

  3. Click Next to proceed.

If your company is not exempt, and does not have any ND or NS

  1. Select No to state that the entity is not exempt from ROND and RONS requirements.

  2. Select No to state that the entity does not have any ND or NS.

  3. Click Next to proceed.

If your company is not exempt, and has an ND or NS

  1. Select No to state that your company is not exempt.

  2. Select Yes to state that your company has an ND or NS.

  3. Click Add a nominator under the "Nominee Directors" section or the "Nominee Shareholders" section.

  4. Select the ND or NS from the dropdown list.

  5. Under the "Nominator's information" section, provide the nominator's details

  6. Under the "Residential address" section, enter the nominator’s contact details. For local addresses, enter the postal code and click "Retrieve address" to automatically add the address details.

  7. To add more nominators, click Add a nominator and repeat Steps 4 to 6. Once you have added all nominators, click "Next".

Declarations: Exempt companies
If your company is exempted — Steps 1 to 3

Tip: Members of the public cannot buy ROND or RONS information. Learn more about publicly available nominee details.

Step 5: Add controller details

All companies need to state whether they are 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 company is exempt

  1. Select Yes to state that your company is exempt from RORC requirements upon incorporation.

  2. Select the exemption category from the dropdown list.

  3. Click Next to proceed.

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

  1. Select No to state that your company is not exempt from RORC requirements.

  2. Select Yes to state that your company is able to identify controllers.

  3. Click Add a Registrable Controller under "Individual Registrable Controllers" or "Corporate Registrable Controllers" and provide their details.

  4. (Optional) To add more registrable controllers, repeat Step 3.

  5. Click Next after you have added all registrable controllers.

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

  1. Select No to state that your company is not exempt from RORC requirements.

  2. Select No to state that your company is unable to identify controllers and check the declaration box.

  3. Click Add a Registrable Controller under "Individual Registrable Controllers" and provide the details of the individuals with executive control.

  4. (Optional) To add more registrable controllers, repeat Step 3.

  5. Click Next after you have added all registrable controllers.

Declarations: Exempt companies
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 6: Add share capital details

Share capital is the amount of money that shareholders have invested in your company.

You will see these options when you issue shares through Bizfile. These terms describe the mode of payment for shares issued:

  • All in Cash: Shares issued with payment made entirely in cash

  • All Otherwise than in Cash: Shares issued fully by non-cash consideration, such as assets or services

  • No Consideration: Shares issued without any consideration (for example, bonus shares)

  • Partially in Cash and otherwise than in cash: Shares partly paid in cash and partly with consideration other than cash

For detailed legal definitions, please refer to the Companies Act or seek professional advice. Follow the steps below to add details related to your share capital.

Currency and shares payable fields
1. Under "Enter share capital", select the currency and how shares will be paid for (such as cash).

Step 7: Allot shares

In this step, you will allot your company’s shares to each shareholder.

What you need to know

  • Share allotment: Each shareholder must either have an individual share allotment or be part of a group share.

  • Currency: Your company may issue shares in multiple currencies as per its constitution and regulatory requirements.

  • Class of shares: There are five types (or "classes") of shares. Learn more about company shares.

  • Number of shares: The minimum number of issued shares is one. The maximum figure may contain up to 19 digits, with up to 19 decimal places for precise valuation.

Add share allotment for individuals
1. (Individual shares) To allot shares to a single person or corporate entity, click "Add individual shares".

Step 8: Submit the constitution

The company constitution sets the rules and regulations for your company. You can either upload a customised constitution or use a model constitution (if you do not wish to create your own).

Upload constitution
1. Under "Submit constitution", select either "Attach customised constitution" or "Use model constitution".

Step 9: Final review, endorsement, and payment

After you submit your application, 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 (SUN) during the payment process.

Review step
1. Check that you have entered all information correctly.

Step 10: Check your Bizfile inbox

Check your Bizfile inbox for your registration outcome after you make payment.

If the registration is approved, you will receive:

Bizfile notification of successful incorporation

Notification of registration outcome

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

My page froze when I was making payment for incorporation. How do I access the payment link again?

What you need to do:

  1. Log in to Bizfile.

  2. Click on the entity icon and select My transactions.

  3. Check your transaction status. If the status shows "Payment Failed", you need to register again.

More details: Viewing your transactions in Bizfile

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