Singapore Tax Guide for Freelancers: Step-By-Step Income Tax Guide
Renee Yang
December 22, 2025
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We specialize in company incorporation Singapore for international founders. Our digital platform and expert team can handle every step without your physical presence.
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You can register a new company in Singapore through ACRA’s BizFile+ system or with an incorporation provider like Lanturn. We handle the entire process digitally, from name reservation to document submission.
Typically, company incorporation in Singapore takes 1–3 working days, depending on document verification and ACRA’s approval.
Yes. Foreigners can register a company in Singapore without being physically present in the country. A local director is required, and Lanturn can provide nominee services.
We offer end-to-end solutions: company incorporation services, accounting, payroll, corporate secretarial, nominee director, and immigration support.
Yes. Singapore law requires at least one local director who is a Singapore citizen, PR, or EP holder. Lanturn offers compliant nominee director services.
Lanturn is trusted by hundreds of startups and SMEs for fast, transparent, and fully digital company incorporation services Singapore.
Your registration number (UEN) is automatically issued by ACRA upon successful Business Registration Singapore.
Yes. Lanturn can help you register for GST as part of our tax and compliance services.
Typically: shareholder IDs, proof of address, company constitution, and business activity details. Our team helps prepare and verify all documents.
Expats need a local director, a registered office address, and proper visa status. Lanturn assists with every step of company registration in Singapore for foreigners.
Common options include the EntrePass, Employment Pass, and One Pass. Our immigration services Singapore team ensures smooth applications.
Yes. Singapore offers one of the lowest corporate tax rates globally and startup tax exemptions, ideal for global entrepreneurs.
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