Step 5b: Re-domiciling into Singapore as a VCC

Review key requirements and steps to transfer your variable capital company's (VCC) registration to Singapore.

Last updated 19 March 2026

Before you re-domicile

This guide explains how foreign entities can transfer their registration (re-domicile) to Singapore as a VCC.

When you re-domicile as a VCC, you must follow the Variable Capital Company Act 2018. Any existing obligations, liabilities, properties, and rights remain unchanged.

Who may register

Foreign entities that meet eligibility requirements may re-domicile into Singapore as a VCC.

Fund managers of these entities may register for re-domiciliation.

Required steps before you register

Required steps

Steps	Details
Reserve a VCC name	You need to successfully reserve a VCC name before you re-domicile.
Prepare required information	Gather these details for your registration: Current entity name and registration date Jurisdiction registration details Current registered office address Last financial year end date Proposed first Singapore financial year end Details of directors, officers, and shareholders Fund information (members or investors and capital structure)
Prepare supporting documents	Prepare these documents in PDF format for your registration: Certified copy of the company or VCC constitution from the jurisdiction Proposed Singapore constitution for your VCC. Certificate of incorporation (certified copy) Declarations labelled depending on who files: Corporate service provider: Declaration (Corporate Service Provider) Proposed secretary: Declaration (Secretary) Proposed director: Declaration (Director) Proposed lodger: Declaration (Lodger) Foreign entity directors: Declaration (Director of Foreign Corporate Entity) signed by all directors (or equivalent)

Steps

Details

Reserve a VCC name

You need to successfully reserve a VCC name before you re-domicile.

Prepare required information

Gather these details for your registration:

Current entity name and registration date
Jurisdiction registration details
Current registered office address
Last financial year end date
Proposed first Singapore financial year end
Details of directors, officers, and shareholders
Fund information (members or investors and capital structure)

Prepare supporting documents

Prepare these documents in PDF format for your registration:

Certified copy of the company or VCC constitution from the jurisdiction
Proposed Singapore constitution for your VCC.
Certificate of incorporation (certified copy)
Declarations labelled depending on who files:
- Corporate service provider: Declaration (Corporate Service Provider)
- Proposed secretary: Declaration (Secretary)
- Proposed director: Declaration (Director)
- Proposed lodger: Declaration (Lodger)
- Foreign entity directors: Declaration (Director of Foreign Corporate Entity) signed by all directors (or equivalent)

Fees and processing time

Transfer of registration

What you need to know	Details
Fees (non-refundable)	VCC: $9,000 + $400 per sub-fund (if your investment fund has multiple collective investment schemes)
Processing time	14 to 60 days from complete submission. This includes additional reviews from referral authorities, if needed.

Steps to re-domicile

Follow our step-by-step guide on transfer of registration.

After you apply, ACRA will email you the outcome. If approved, your business will be registered as a Singapore VCC.

What to expect

When	What you must do
Within 60 days	Submit proof that the VCC was deregistered in its jurisdiction.
What you will receive after re-domiciliation	You will receive: Unique entity number (UEN) for the VCC. Use this to deal with government agencies. Links to download a free copy of the VCC's business profile and certificate confirming transfer by registration.
If you need more time to submit your proof of de-registration	If you need more than 60 days to submit proof, follow our step-by-step guide to apply for an extension of time [PDF, 2.3 MB]: Fee: $200 per registration (non-refundable) Processing time: Immediate Extension period: 60 days per extension When to register: At least 14 days before your current deadline What to prepare: UEN and reason for extension Note: ACRA may cancel your Singapore registration if you do not send proof of de-registration on time.

When

What you must do

Within 60 days

Submit proof that the VCC was deregistered in its jurisdiction.

What you will receive after re-domiciliation

You will receive:

Unique entity number (UEN) for the VCC. Use this to deal with government agencies.
Links to download a free copy of the VCC's business profile and certificate confirming transfer by registration.

If you need more time to submit your proof of de-registration

If you need more than 60 days to submit proof, follow our step-by-step guide to apply for an extension of time [PDF, 2.3 MB]:

Fee: $200 per registration (non-refundable)
Processing time: Immediate
Extension period: 60 days per extension
When to register: At least 14 days before your current deadline
What to prepare: UEN and reason for extension

Note: ACRA may cancel your Singapore registration if you do not send proof of de-registration on time.

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