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Premier Singapore MAS Advisory Partner

Incorporate & Scale Your Singapore Financial Business

End-to-end guidance for company incorporation, MAS Payment Institution licensing, Money Remittance setups, Capital Markets Services (CMS), and digital asset governance in Singapore.

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100%

MAS Compliance Support

500+

Setups Completed

15+ Yrs

Singapore Industry Practice

24 Hrs

ACRA Fast Track Setup

Corporate Architecture

Singapore Legal Structures

Select the most tax-efficient and legally compliant business structure for your expansion in Singapore.

Most Popular
Private Limited (Pte Ltd)

Independent legal entity. Limited liability for shareholders.

  • 100% Foreign Ownership
  • Min Capital: SGD $1
  • 1 Resident Director Req.
  • Tax Exemption Eligible
Subsidiary
Singapore Subsidiary

Foreign parent company holds majority or 100% shares.

  • Separate Legal Entity
  • Parent Liability Protected
  • Local Tax Incentives
  • Strategic Asia Regional HQ
Branch
Branch Office

Extension of parent company registered with ACRA.

  • Foreign HQ Liability
  • 2 Local Agents Required
  • Non-Resident Tax Rate
  • Seamless Bank Operations
Liaison
Representative Office

Temporary non-commercial entity for market research.

  • Market Exploration Only
  • No Revenue Operations
  • Chief Rep Appointment
  • Valid up to 3 Years
MAS & FinTech Advisory

Specialized Financial Services Portal

Select any child service below to view its complete licensing requirements, capital criteria, and regulatory workflow.

Popular Service
Money Remittance Business

Standard and Major Payment Institution (MPI) licensing under MAS Payment Services Act 2019 for cross-border funds transfer.

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Stored Value Facility

E-money issuance, prepaid account governance, user balance safeguarding, and MAS license filings.

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Crypto Currency Solution

Regulatory frameworks for digital payment token services, stablecoin issuance, and tokenomics legal opinions.

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CMS License Guidance

Capital Markets Services licensing for fund management, dealing in securities, REITs, and corporate finance.

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FinTech Business Setup

MAS Regulatory Sandbox entry, open-banking API integration advisory, and strategic investor structuring.

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NFT Business Setup

Non-Fungible Token marketplace compliance, utility vs security classification, and IP copyright contracts.

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Crypto Wallet & Exchange

DPT Exchange licensing, custodial key architecture compliance, and Travel Rule implementation.

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Resident Director Services

Provision of qualified nominee Resident Directors satisfying Section 145 statutory legal mandates.

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Corporate Finance Solutions?

M&A advisory, cross-border equity structuring, debt financing, and valuation opinion letters.

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Listing on Stock Exchange?

SGX Mainboard and Catalist pre-IPO listing readiness, restructuring, and sponsor coordination.

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Financial Company Advisory

Finance company licensing under the Finance Companies Act, merchant banking, and credit lines.

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Crypto Currency Solutions

Institutional VASP governance, DeFi protocol risk assessments, and multi-jurisdictional tax advisory.

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Corporate Finance Solutions

Structured finance, private equity syndication, venture debt, and Singapore tax incentives optimization.

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Step-By-Step Roadmap

Regulatory & Incorporation Guidance

Navigate Singapore's regulatory framework seamlessly with our clear operating phases.

Fast-Track ACRA Incorporation

Setting up a Singapore Private Limited company is straightforward and can be completed within 24 hours upon name approval and document submission.

  • Reserve proposed company name on ACRA Bizfile portal
  • Prepare SSIC (Singapore Standard Industrial Classification) codes
  • Draft Constitution & Shareholder Agreements
  • Issue Electronic Certificate of Incorporation & Business Profile
Singapore Business District

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Licensing

Operating a Payment Institution, FinTech, or Money Remittance company requires compliance under the Payment Services Act (PSA) or Securities and Futures Act (SFA).

  • Standard Payment Institution (SPI) or Major Payment Institution (MPI) application
  • Drafting AML/CFT policies and Enterprise Risk Assessment (ERA)
  • Capital adequacy verification and escrow fund safeguarding
  • Representation during MAS interview & query clearance
MAS Licensing

Resident Director & Corporate Secretarial

Under Section 145 of the Singapore Companies Act, every company must have at least 1 director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore.

  • Experienced local Nominee Resident Director fulfillment
  • Statutory Corporate Secretary appointment within 6 months
  • Maintenance of Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC)
  • Registered business address at Marina Bay Financial District
Corporate Boardroom

Singapore Tax Incentives & Audit Exemption

Singapore offers one of the world's most attractive tax frameworks, featuring single-tier territorial tax and generous startup tax exemptions.

  • 17% flat corporate tax rate with 75% startup tax exemption on initial profits
  • Zero capital gains tax and zero dividend withholding tax
  • Audit Exemption for "Small Companies" (Revenue < SGD $10M)
  • Double Taxation Agreements (DTA) with over 90 foreign jurisdictions
Tax Consultation
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Singapore Setup Fee Estimator

Select your target services below to calculate an estimated setup package for your Singapore expansion.

Note: Statutory government filing fees to ACRA and MAS are included in final quotes.
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Estimated Total Investment:

$1,500 SGD

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Establish Your Singapore Financial Footprint

Speak directly with our senior corporate filing specialists and MAS licensing consultants today.

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Direct Advisory

Schedule a Consultation

Our Singapore team will review your business requirements and provide a confidential roadmap for ACRA incorporation or MAS licensing.

Singapore HQ Office

Marina Bay Financial Centre, Tower 1, 8 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018981

Email & Helpdesk

contact@singaporeadvisory.sg
licensing@singaporeadvisory.sg

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM (SGT)

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Stored Value Facility (SVF / E-Money)

Governance, E-Wallet Issuance, and Account Issuance Services in Singapore.

Account Issuance & E-Money Service

E-Money & Stored Value Regulations

Under the Payment Services Act, Stored Value Facilities (SVF) fall under Account Issuance Services and E-Money Issuance Services. Businesses issuing e-wallets, multi-currency balance accounts, or stored prepaid instruments must be fully licensed by MAS.

Core Licensing Guidelines

Customer Fund Isolation

Daily reconciliation and strict segregation of float balances in designated safeguard banks.

Cyber Security Mandate

Adherence to MAS Technology Risk Management (TRM) guidelines and penetration testing.

Quick Action

Assess whether your wallet or gift card system requires full licensing or fits an statutory exemption.

Crypto Currency Regulatory Solution

Digital Payment Token (DPT) compliance, token issuance, and MAS regulatory framework.

DPT Service Licensing

Crypto Asset Compliance in Singapore

Singapore is a global hub for regulated digital asset businesses. MAS regulates entities dealing in Digital Payment Tokens (DPT) with stringent focus on consumer protection, AML/CFT, and cybersecurity.

  • Legal Classification Opinions for Tokens (Utility vs Security vs DPT)
  • Travel Rule (MAS Notice PS-N02) system integration
  • Fit and Proper testing for Web3 founders and directors
Need Crypto Licensing?

Consult our specialized Web3 compliance team.

Capital Markets Services (CMS) License

Securities and Futures Act (SFA) licensing for fund management and financial advisory.

SFA Governance

CMS License Categories

A Capital Markets Services (CMS) license is required under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) to carry out regulated activities including Fund Management, Dealing in Capital Markets Products, and Product Financing.

Regulated CMS Scope:
  • Registered Fund Management Company (RFMC) or Licensed FMC (LFMC)
  • Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Management
  • Advising on Corporate Finance
CMS Application

Turnkey assistance for representative filings and MAS interviews.

FinTech Business Advisory & Sandbox

Scaling financial technology innovations under MAS Regulatory Sandbox protocols.

Innovation & Sandbox

MAS Regulatory Sandbox Express

Test innovative financial products and services in a controlled environment with regulatory relaxation. We help startups apply for Sandbox Express for fast-track approvals within 21 days.

FinTech Consultation

NFT Business Structuring & Legal Setup

Intellectual property rights, marketplace terms, and compliance governance.

Digital Asset & IP

NFT Marketplace & Creator Governance

Establishing Non-Fungible Token platforms requires clear IP assignment contracts, secondary royalty frameworks, and verified compliance checks ensuring tokens do not constitute securities under the SFA.

NFT Legal Assessment

Crypto Wallet & Exchange Licensing

Digital Payment Token exchange infrastructure and custodial wallet compliance.

Custody & Exchange Mandate

MAS Custody & Exchange Mandates

Operating a cryptocurrency exchange or custodial wallet service in Singapore requires a Major Payment Institution (MPI) DPT license. Strict user asset segregation and cold-storage security rules apply.

Exchange Licensing

Nominee Resident Director Services

Fulfilling statutory requirements under Section 145 of the Singapore Companies Act.

ACRA Statutory Requirement

Professional Local Nominee Director Provision

Every company registered in Singapore must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. We provide qualified, experienced local resident directors to ensure statutory compliance while you retain full commercial control.

Director Provision

Corporate Finance Solutions Advisory

Evaluating M&A, cross-border restructuring, and private equity options.

Strategic Financing

Do You Need Corporate Finance Support?

We advise growth-stage enterprises and global companies expanding into Asia on debt financing, strategic M&A execution, and statutory corporate advisory in Singapore.

Corporate Finance Consultation

Listing on Singapore Exchange (SGX)

Mainboard and Catalist pre-IPO listing readiness and sponsor advisory.

Public Equity Capital Markets

SGX Listing & Pre-IPO Structuring

Listing on SGX provides access to international capital. We assist companies in corporate restructuring, financial auditing standards alignment, and liaison with accredited SGX Catalist Sponsors.

IPO Readiness Check

Financial Company Registration & Setup

Governance under the Singapore Finance Companies Act.

Banking & Credit Regulatory

Finance Company Licensing Guidelines

Full advisory on establishing merchant banks, commercial credit providers, and licensed finance companies operating under MAS regulatory supervision.

Finance Co. Setup

Crypto Currency Solutions (Advanced)

Institutional VASP risk frameworks, DeFi protocol compliance, and stablecoin licensing.

Institutional Web3 Compliance

Enterprise Digital Token Architecture

Comprehensive solutions for institutional cryptocurrency funds, cross-border stablecoin issuers, and decentralized finance (DeFi) operational structures in Singapore.

Advanced Web3 Audit

Corporate Finance & Capital Solutions

Structured debt, equity syndication, and Singapore tax incentives.

Strategic Capital

Capital Raising & Tax Optimization

Full support for private placement memorandum (PPM) drafting, venture debt structuring, and applying for EDB / Enterprise Singapore tax relief schemes.

Capital Solutions