Company incorporation
Name approval, constitution, officers and ACRA filing for local and foreign founders. Your company, registered and ready to trade.
- Private Limited
- Branch office
- Representative office
- CLG
Singapore corporate services
Your Singapore company, crafted for success.
Ashlar helps founders, investors and international businesses incorporate and run compliant Singapore entities. Incorporation, corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, licensing and nominee director services, handled by one firm from day one.
Trusted by entrepreneurs across Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East
400+
Companies managed in Singapore
Each with a plan built around its own goals.
6+
Cross-border regions
Southeast Asia, Australia, India, China, Africa, Middle East.
10+
Industries served
From technology and trading to construction and events.
- Technology
- Investment
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Trading
- Events
- Travel
- Software
- Non-profit
- Holding companies
What we do
Every service a Singapore entity needs
Ashlar is a Singapore-registered corporate services firm. We make it straightforward to set up, stay compliant and grow, wherever you come from and wherever you are going.
Corporate secretarial
A named company secretary, statutory registers, resolutions, AGMs and annual returns filed on time.
Accounting & bookkeeping
SFRS-compliant records and financial statements on the cycle that suits you.
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Yearly
Tax compliance & advice
Corporate income tax, GST registration and filing, and IRAS liaison.
Nominee director & registered address
A compliant locally resident director and a Singapore registered office, so overseas founders can incorporate.
Charity & CLG registration
Charity and IPC applications, with liaison to the Commissioner of Charities.
Corporate structure advisory
Holding and group structures, Certificate of Residence applications and international taxation advice for businesses working across borders.
- Holding structures
- Tax treaties
- Cross-border
Business licensing
Licence applications and renewals for regulated businesses, from travel agencies and builders to law practices and F&B.
- STB
- BCA
- LSRA
- SFA
- MOM
- CEA
How it works
From name reservation to your first AGM, and beyond
We handle the full lifecycle of your Singapore entity so you can focus on running the business.
- 01
Proposal
A written proposal with scope, price, timeline and deliverables, agreed upfront.
- 02
Incorporate
Name approval, constitution, officers and registered address, filed with ACRA.
- 03
Licence, if needed
For regulated businesses, we prepare and file the licence application and handle agency queries.
- 04
Set up
Company secretary appointed, registers opened, banking and GST reviewed.
- 05
Operate
Bookkeeping, tax filings and IRAS correspondence on your chosen cycle.
- 06
Report
Financial statements, AGM and annual return, every year.
Why Ashlar
Cut square, like the stone we're named after
An ashlar is a stone dressed to exact edges so it sits true in the wall. We bring the same precision to your filings.
Deep cross-border experience
Our principal consultant has advised businesses across Africa, India, China, Indonesia and Southeast Asia. We know what non-residents need to operate in Singapore.
Academic rigour, practical delivery
Our principal consultant teaches law and finance. You get structured, compliant processes with no shortcuts.
End-to-end service
One firm for incorporation, secretarial, accounting and tax, so nothing falls between providers.
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees and no surprise invoices. Scope and price are agreed upfront in a formal proposal.
About the firm
Clearly explained. Correctly executed. Consistently delivered.
Too many businesses, especially those from overseas, are caught out by incomplete filings, opaque pricing or advice that puts speed ahead of accuracy.
Ryan Adnin GohFounder & Principal Consultant · Compliance, audit, finance, M&A and transformation · LinkedIn
Where we operate
- Singapore
- Incorporation and corporate secretarial services
- Malaysia
- Corporate advisory and banking support
- Indonesia
- Strategic advisory with local partner networks
- The region
- Cross-border advisory across Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East
Client feedback
What our clients say
★★★★★
Fast and efficient
Ashlar made the whole process smooth. They responded quickly, explained every step clearly and handled our incorporation and compliance efficiently. Highly recommended for owners who value speed and professionalism.
★★★★★
Took care of my compliance
Ashlar gave me peace of mind by handling all my compliance requirements, from secretarial matters to regulatory filings, professionally and on time. That let me focus on growing my business.
★★★★★
Thorough
The team reviewed our corporate and regulatory obligations in detail, found areas we had overlooked and gave practical fixes that kept us compliant and organised.
Insights
Guides for doing business in Singapore
Licensing
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Compliance
Holding or Dispensing with an AGM in Singapore: The 2026 Guide for Private Companies
Must your Singapore private company hold an AGM? The six-month rule, three ways to skip it under section 175A, and what you still need to file.
tax
Corporate Income Tax Filing in Singapore: YA vs Financial Year, Deadlines and Who Files
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Questions
Setting up in Singapore: common questions
Can a foreigner register a company in Singapore?
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can own 100% of a Singapore private limited company. Every Singapore company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore, which is why many overseas founders appoint a nominee director. Ashlar provides compliant nominee director services.
What do I need to incorporate a Singapore private limited company?
An approved company name, at least one shareholder, at least one locally resident director, a Singapore registered office address, a company constitution and paid-up capital. A company secretary must be appointed within six months of incorporation. Ashlar handles each of these items.
What are a Singapore company's yearly compliance obligations?
Typically: financial statements, an AGM (or written resolutions where permitted), the annual return with ACRA, Estimated Chargeable Income and the corporate income tax return with IRAS, and GST returns if the company is GST-registered.
Can Ashlar help my company get a business licence in Singapore?
Yes. We prepare and file licence applications for regulated businesses, including STB travel agent licences, BCA builder's licences and contractor registration, LSRA law practice licences, SFA food establishment licences, MOM employment agency licences and CEA estate agent licences. We check eligibility first, set up the right entity and key appointment holders, handle agency queries and track renewals. The licence itself is granted by the relevant agency.
Do you work with clients outside Singapore?
Yes. We serve clients across Southeast Asia, Australia, India, China, Africa and the Middle East, with advisory support in Malaysia and Indonesia.
How do you price your services?
Every engagement starts with a formal written proposal covering scope, price, timeline and deliverables, agreed before work begins. No hidden fees.
Start with a free consultation
Tell us where you are and what you're building. We'll come back with a clear plan and a written proposal.
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