How much does Singapore Pte Ltd Setup cost in India 2026?

KAMRIT's published starting price for Singapore Pte Ltd Setup is ₹59,999. Pricing is fixed-fee with no hidden charges. Government fees are extra and disclosed separately. The exact fee depends on scope, state, and any add-ons. See the package cards on this page for tiered options.

What documents will KAMRIT need for Singapore Pte Ltd Setup?

KAMRIT shares a precise checklist on the kickoff call within one business day of your enquiry. Typical documents include identity and address proof of the directors or principal officer, business address proof, and any service-specific supporting documents.

How long does Singapore Pte Ltd Setup take?

Timelines depend on regulator processing. KAMRIT initiates filings within one business day of receiving complete documents and tracks every notification. For most India-based filings the end-to-end timeline is 7 to 21 working days.

Does KAMRIT serve clients outside Delhi and Noida?

Yes. KAMRIT serves clients across India and globally. The team is headquartered at 1372, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006 and at 4th Floor, C130, Sector 2, Noida 201301 (Uttar Pradesh), with engagement teams across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune.

Can KAMRIT also handle ongoing compliance after Singapore Pte Ltd Setup?

Yes. KAMRIT supports the entire compliance lifecycle. Most clients move to a fixed-fee monthly retainer covering GST, TDS, ROC, payroll, PF, ESI, and FEMA after their initial registration is complete.

Is the pricing all-inclusive?

KAMRIT's professional fee is fixed and transparent. Government statutory fees, stamp duty, and any third-party costs (notarisation, valuation reports, etc.) are extra and disclosed before work starts.

How do I get started with Singapore Pte Ltd Setup?

Send your enquiry through our contact form. A senior KAMRIT expert reviews it within one business day and replies with a precise document checklist and a fixed-fee quote.

Singapore Pte Ltd Setup in India 2026

Singapore Pte Ltd Setup from KAMRIT. Senior expert accountability, transparent fixed-fee pricing, 100% online delivery across India.

Indian businesses expanding into Southeast Asia face a critical first hurdle: establishing a credible legal entity in Singapore without getting tangled in FEMA overseas investment rules, ACRA registration procedures, and cross-border banking protocols. A Singapore Private Limited Company is not just a registration badge. It is a full legal persona that determines your ability to open corporate bank accounts in Singapore, sign regional contracts, hold intellectual property, and access Singapore's extensive DTAA network with India. Under FEMA 1999 and the RBI Master Direction on Direct Investment by Residents in JV/WOS Abroad (FEMA MD 6/2017-RB), any Indian body corporate setting up a foreign subsidiary needs AD bank approval or an automatic route intimation. KAMRIT Financial Services LLP manages the entire chain: from ACRA BizFile+ filings under the Singapore Companies Act (Cap. 50) to FEMA compliance filings with your Authorised Dealer bank, name approval, local director appointment, and post-incorporation bank account facilitation. You receive a live Singapore Pte Ltd with all Indian regulatory approvals in place, ready to operate from Day 1.

What is Singapore Pte Ltd Setup in India 2026?

A Singapore Private Limited Company (Pte Ltd) is a distinct legal entity incorporated under the Singapore Companies Act (Cap. 50), administered by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) through its BizFile+ online portal. It is not a branch or liaison office. It is a subsidiary in which the Indian parent holds shares. The structure allows 100 percent foreign ownership, a minimum paid-up capital of S$1, and requires at least one ordinarily resident Singapore director. For Indian businesses, the critical distinction is that a Singapore Pte Ltd is a separate tax entity in Singapore. Profits are taxed at Singapore corporate rates (currently 17 percent with exemptions under the Startup Tax Exemption scheme), and the entity can independently hold assets, raise invoices, and enter contracts in its own name. The Indian parent must account for this investment under its financial statements as per Schedule III of the Companies Act 2013 and comply with FEMA overseas direct investment reporting. The trigger for KAMRIT's engagement is an Indian company or LLP deciding to expand operations, hold IP, or service clients in the ASEAN region through a wholly-owned Singapore subsidiary. KAMRIT does not handle Liaison Offices or Branch Offices, which require separate RBI approvals under FEMA Schedule I. This service is specifically for the incorporation of a new Singapore Pte Ltd with shareholding by an Indian entity.

Who needs this

Not every Indian business qualifies for automatic-route overseas investment. KAMRIT reviews your AD bank category, sector, and investment size before filing.

Indian body corporate (company or LLP) with valid DIN and PAN. Sole proprietorships and partnerships cannot make overseas direct investment under FEMA.
Net worth or profit criteria as per FEMA MD 6/2017-RB automatic route: the investing Indian company must have net worth above Rs 50 lakh in the preceding year or profit in the previous two years.
No sector restriction under FEMA. RBI's negative list (defence, atomic energy, broadcasting, and print media for certain categories) must be verified before filing.
Minimum investment per the overseas JV or WOS entity must be declared. There is no upper limit under automatic route for most sectors.
KAMRIT requires a board resolution passed under section 179 of the Companies Act 2013 authorising the overseas investment.
Indian company must not be in the RBI defaulter list or under enforcement action from SEBI, IRDAI, or PFRDA.
The Singapore subsidiary must have at least one ordinarily resident director. KAMRIT arranges a nominee resident director as part of the service.
Singapore entity must maintain a registered office address in Singapore (not a PO box). KAMRIT provides this through a registered corporate services partner.
Indian promoters holding NRI or OCI status must declare this separately. FEMA provisions differ for non-resident investments.
KAMRIT will not file for entities under investigation by CBI, ED, or SEBI. A clean compliance certificate from the Indian company is required.

Documents required

The document stack spans two jurisdictions. KAMRIT collects Indian-side FEMA documents and coordinates Singapore-side incorporation paperwork with Singapore counsel.

Indian company PAN card and DIN. Required for FEMA ODI Part I filing with the AD bank.
Passport-size photographs of authorised signatories and Indian directors with valid passports.
Address proof of Indian directors: Aadhaar, voter ID, or driving licence (not older than 60 days).
Board resolution under section 179(3)(f) of the Companies Act 2013 approving the overseas investment, shareholding percentage, and authorised signatory.
Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the Indian parent company (certified copies).
Latest audited financial statements of the Indian parent (Balance Sheet and P&L for the last financial year).
Form ODI-Part I (RBI online filing) and Form A2 for outward remittance, submitted through the AD bank.
Proposed name of Singapore Pte Ltd with two to three alternatives. KAMRIT checks ACRA name availability on BizFile+.
Shareholder agreement or letter of authority for share issuance in the Singapore entity (draft copy for ACRA filing).
SingPass of the appointed local resident director, or KAMRIT arranges a nominee director service.
Registered office address confirmation from KAMRIT's Singapore corporate services partner.
KYC of Indian beneficial owners: Form 60, bank statements for six months, and ITR acknowledgment for the last two years.

How KAMRIT runs it, step by step

KAMRIT runs the Singapore incorporation and FEMA compliance tracks in parallel where possible, compressing the end-to-end timeline.

FEMA Preliminary Assessment. KAMRIT reviews the Indian company's net worth, sector, and board resolution within 2 working days. If the investment qualifies under automatic route, KAMRIT proceeds. If it falls under approval route, KAMRIT prepares the application for AD bank or RBI referral. This step gates the entire filing.
Singapore Entity Name Reservation. KAMRIT files the name reservation application on ACRA BizFile+. ACRA approves or rejects within 1 hour to 1 working day. Rejected names are re-filed with alternatives within the same day. Name approval is valid for 120 days.
Singapore Incorporation Filing. Once the name is approved, KAMRIT submits the incorporation application through BizFile+ with details of directors (at least one Singapore resident), shareholders, registered office address, and share capital. The filing includes the prescribed registration fee of S$300 to ACRA plus a name reservation fee if applicable. ACRA typically issues the Incorporation Notice (UEN) within 1 working day.
Appointment of Resident Director and Registered Office. If the client does not have a Singapore-resident director, KAMRIT coordinates with its Singapore corporate services partner to appoint a nominee resident director under a proper service agreement. The registered office is established at the partner's Singapore address. These arrangements are completed concurrently with the incorporation filing.
AD Bank ODI Filing and Remittance Approval. KAMRIT prepares and files Form ODI-Part I (RBI reporting) through the AD bank portal on behalf of the Indian parent. The AD bank verifies FEMA compliance and issues an outward remittance approval. Concurrently, KAMRIT files Form A2 for the initial share capital remittance. Typical AD bank processing is 5 to 10 working days for first-time filers.
Initial Share Capital Remittance. With AD bank approval in hand, KAMRIT coordinates the first remittance of share capital from the Indian parent to the Singapore Pte Ltd. This is done via wire transfer through the AD bank's correspondent bank. Remittance of S$1 to S$100,000 is standard at this stage. KAMRIT reconciles the SWIFT confirmation with the RBI reporting.
Bank Account Facilitation. KAMRIT provides documentation support for opening a corporate bank account in Singapore. The Singapore Pte Ltd incorporation certificate, ACRA BizFile profile, and KAMRIT's engagement letter are submitted to partner banks (DBS, OCBC, UOB) or alternative digital banks (Airwallex, Wise Business). Account opening timelines at Singapore banks range from 3 to 6 weeks. KAMRIT tracks the application and provides additional KYC as required.
Delivery and Post-Incorporation Compliance Briefing. KAMRIT delivers the complete Singapore Pte Ltd incorporation package: Incorporation Notice from ACRA, share certificates, registered office confirmation, FEMA compliance copy, and ODI filing acknowledgment. KAMRIT provides a post-incorporation compliance calendar covering ACRA annual return filings, Singapore income tax registration (IRAS), and RBI Annual Performance Report (APR) obligations.

Timeline

From the date KAMRIT receives a complete document pack (board resolution, financials, KYC), the Singapore entity name is reserved within 1 working day and the incorporation certificate is issued by ACRA within 1 to 2 working days of filing. These two steps are within KAMRIT's control and are typically completed within 3 working days. The AD bank FEMA track runs in parallel but is regulator-controlled: Form ODI-Part I filing takes the AD bank 5 to 10 working days to process for first-time filers, and remittance approval adds another 2 to 5 working days. The initial share capital remittance usually clears within 3 to 5 working days of approval. Corporate bank account opening in Singapore is the longest variable: traditional banks (DBS, OCBC) take 4 to 8 weeks; digital alternatives may take 2 to 3 weeks. KAMRIT's realistic end-to-end timeline from kickoff to a live Singapore Pte Ltd with a corporate bank account is 6 to 10 weeks. Government fees (ACRA registration S$300, BizFile+ filing S$50 to S$200 depending on share capital tier) are separate from KAMRIT's professional fee and are payable directly to ACRA.

How our pricing compares

KAMRIT's Singapore Pte Ltd Setup service is priced at a starting fee of Rs 59,999. This covers the full India-side FEMA filing, ACRA incorporation management, nominee director coordination, and post-incorporation compliance briefing. It excludes government fees (ACRA filing fees of approximately S$300 to S$600), Singapore counsel charges, bank account opening fees, and courier charges. IndiaFilings quotes Rs 44,999 for Singapore incorporation but charges separately for FEMA ODI filing (Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 extra) and nominee director services (Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 annually). Vakilsearch offers Singapore incorporation starting at Rs 49,999 but the FEMA track is add-on priced at Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 and turnaround for the AD bank filing relies on the client's own bank relationship. ClearTax charges Rs 65,000 to Rs 85,000 for Singapore Pte Ltd with FEMA included, though their turnaround on the incorporation is 3 to 5 working days slower for basic filings. LegalRaasta offers Rs 39,999 basic Singapore incorporation but bundles FEMA advisory as a separate paid module (Rs 12,000). KAMRIT's price is competitive when FEMA compliance and nominee director coordination are factored in as inclusive services rather than add-ons. The Rs 59,999 fee covers the cross-jurisdictional coordination that IndiaFilings, Vakilsearch, and LegalRaasta itemise separately, and it is lower than ClearTax's bundled price for equivalent scope. Government fees (ACRA S$300 to S$600) and potential Singapore counsel review (S$500 to S$1,500) are not included in any competitor's standard quote and should be budgeted separately across all providers.

Common mistakes KAMRIT avoids

Indian businesses setting up Singapore Pte Ltd entities consistently make the same errors that delay timelines, trigger RBI notices, or result in non-compliant structures.

Skipping FEMA compliance and remitting share capital without AD bank approval. This is a violation of FEMA 1999 and can attract penalties up to three times the remittance amount under FEMA 42/2016.
Assuming any director can sign for the Singapore entity. Under the Singapore Companies Act section 145, only directors with valid SingPass or ACRA-approved digital signatures can file on BizFile+.
Not appointing a Singapore-resident director before incorporation. ACRA rejects filings without one, and some service providers add this as an undisclosed annual recurring cost.
Underestimating ACRA annual compliance. The Singapore Pte Ltd must file an Annual Return with ACRA and audited financial statements within 7 months of the financial year end. Non-filing attracts S$300 to S$600 in penalties.
Ignoring RBI's Annual Performance Report (APR) obligation for overseas subsidiaries. Indian parents with JVs or WOS abroad must file APR with the RBI through the AD bank by September 30 each year.
Sending share capital remittance before ODI-Part I is acknowledged by RBI. The acknowledgment number must be quoted in the Form A2 outward remittance application.
Not registering with Singapore IRAS for GST or income tax. Even dormant Singapore entities must file annual income tax returns with IRAS starting from the first year of incorporation.
Opening a Singapore bank account with a personal contact rather than through corporate channels. This creates reputational risk and delays when banks request additional beneficial ownership clarification.