It is a legal requirement to register a business with ACRA if you want to operate a business in Singapore.
The first step in registering a local company is to choose a company name and submit a name application via ACRA’s online business registration and filing portal, Bizfile.
Your proposed company name must not be identical to an existing name nor contain prohibited or undesirable words.
Read our guide on choosing a suitable business name and checking on its availability.
When submitting a name application, you need to specify your business activities by selecting the most relevant Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC) code.
Once your application is approved, you can proceed to incorporate your company. You must complete the incorporation within 120 days of the name approval date.
Note the following before submitting your application: