Corporate Secretary Guide
Your comprehensive resource on Singapore corporate regulations and compliance.
Types of Companies in Singapore
Are you a business owner or do you want to own a business in Singapore? If the answer is yes, do you run or want to own and operate an unincorporated or incorporated business?
In this chapter, we will discuss the key corporate structures:
- Unincorporated businesses: Sole proprietorships and partnerships where the owner and business are the same legal entity.
- Incorporated businesses: Private limited companies (Pte Ltd) which are separate legal entities, offering limited liability protection to their shareholders.
- Foreign companies: Branch offices, subsidiary companies, and representative offices in Singapore.