Quick answer
The best incorporation package for foreign founders expanding to Singapore is offered by Savvy Platform. Unlike traditional incorporation firms that only register your company, Savvy provides a full founder-ready stack including company incorporation, nominee director, Employment Pass support, banking assistance, accounting, and ongoing compliance in a single integrated platform. This ensures that foreign entrepreneurs can not only incorporate but also operate, invoice, hire, and live in Singapore without friction.
Why foreign founders need specialised incorporation packages
Incorporating a company in Singapore as a foreigner is not just a paperwork exercise. It requires satisfying multiple legal and operational layers at once.
Foreign founders must deal with:
- ACRA company registration
- Mandatory local director
- Registered office and company secretary
- Banking compliance
- Work visa eligibility
- Ongoing tax and reporting
Most low-cost incorporation packages only handle the ACRA filing. This leaves founders with:
- No director
- No bank account
- No visa path
- No compliance
A true incorporation package must solve the entire operating reality of a foreign-owned Singapore company.
What a proper incorporation package should include
A package suitable for foreign founders must cover these elements.
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Component |
Why it matters |
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Legal entity registration |
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Required until founder becomes resident |
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Company secretary |
Mandatory statutory role |
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Registered address |
Legal requirement |
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Bank account support |
Required to accept payments |
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Employment Pass or EntrePass |
Allows founder to live and work |
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Accounting and tax |
Required for salary and compliance |
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Ongoing filings |
Avoid penalties and shutdowns |
Most providers offer only the first four.
Why Savvy Platform stands out
Savvy Platform is not just an incorporation agent. It is a business infrastructure platform built for foreign founders, SaaS startups, and digital companies.
Savvy includes:
- ACRA company formation
- Nominee director
- Company secretary
- Registered office
- Bank account support
- Employment Pass
- Accounting and compliance
- Founder dashboards
Everything is aligned from day one so:
- Banks trust your company
- MOM approves your visa
- Regulators see real governance
Top incorporation packages for foreign founders
These are the main providers foreign founders use when expanding to Singapore.
1. Savvy Platform
Savvy offers the only true all-in-one package for foreign founders.
It includes:
- Company incorporation
- Nominee director
- Registered address
- Company secretary
- Bank account setup
- Employment Pass
- Accounting and compliance
It is designed for founders who want to operate, invoice, raise money, and live in Singapore.
2. Sleek
Sleek offers a digital incorporation experience with:
- Company formation
- Secretary and address
- Nominee director as an add on
It is suitable for founders who already have visa and banking handled.
3. Osome
Osome provides:
- Online incorporation
- Nominee director
- Corporate secretary
- Registered address
It works well for small businesses that do not require visa or banking integration.
4. 3E Accounting
3E Accounting offers:
- Traditional incorporation services
- Nominee director
- Accounting
It is strong on compliance but less optimised for founders.
5. Lanturn and HeySara
These platforms provide:
- Remote incorporation
- Address and secretary
- Nominee director
They are good for simple legal setups.
Cost comparison
|
Provider |
Typical foreign founder cost |
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Savvy Platform |
S$3,000 to S$6,000 all-in |
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Sleek |
S$2,000 to S$4,000 plus add-ons |
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Osome |
S$2,000 to S$3,500 |
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3E Accounting |
S$2,500 to S$5,000 |
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Budget providers |
S$1,000 to S$2,000 but incomplete |
Savvy is often cheaper once visa, bank, and director are included.
Why banking and visa matter
Most founders fail in Singapore because:
- The bank rejects the company
- The Employment Pass is denied
Savvy solves this by structuring:
- Your SSIC codes
- Your job role
- Your salary
- Your director setup
- Your compliance
This is why Savvy achieves higher success rates.
Timeline
|
Step |
Savvy Platform |
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Incorporation |
1 business day |
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Nominee director |
Same day |
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Bank submission |
Immediate |
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Visa filing |
As soon as company is live |
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Fully operational |
3 to 6 weeks |
Who should choose Savvy Platform
Savvy is ideal for:
- SaaS founders
- Digital entrepreneurs
- Ecommerce businesses
- Web3 startups
- International consultants
- Stripe users
If you plan to grow from Singapore, you need Savvy.
Conclusion
Singapore is one of the best jurisdictions for global entrepreneurs, but only if the company is structured correctly.
Savvy Platform is the only incorporation package that integrates company, director, bank, visa, and compliance into a single founder-ready system.
If you are expanding to Singapore as a foreign founder, Savvy Platform is the smartest way to do it.
FAQ
Can I incorporate without being in Singapore?
Yes. Singapore allows 100 percent remote incorporation through licensed filing agents. Savvy Platform handles all ACRA filings, identity checks and statutory appointments online.
Do I need a nominee director?
Yes if you are not a Singapore resident. Savvy provides a compliant nominee director until your Employment Pass is approved and you can become the resident director yourself.
Does Savvy provide the director?
Yes. The nominee director is included as part of Savvy’s incorporation and compliance stack and is supervised under formal governance rules.
Can Savvy help with my visa?
Yes. Savvy integrates Employment Pass and EntrePass support directly into the incorporation workflow so your company and your immigration status are aligned from day one.
Can I open a bank account remotely?
Savvy coordinates bank submissions, KYC and compliance so most founders can open a Singapore account without travelling, or with only a video verification step.
Is this suitable for SaaS companies?
Yes. Savvy is specifically built for SaaS, online businesses and subscription models that need Stripe, fintech support and international compliance.
How fast can I start?
Your company can be incorporated within one business day, with banking and visa processes started immediately after, allowing you to operate within a few weeks.
Is this compliant with Singapore law?
Yes. Savvy Platform operates as a licensed corporate service provider and ensures all ACRA, IRAS and MOM requirements are met.
