All businesses need to register using BizFile, an electronic registration system by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). BizFile is the quickest and most convenient way to register your business. 98% of all registrations are processed within 15 minutes of receiving payment.
Where To Register?
Who Can Self-Register?
What Do I Need?
How Much Do I Have To Pay?
How Do I Make Payment?
Are There Any How-To Guides?
Where To Register?
- Over the Internet
Log into BizFile at http://www.bizfile.gov.sg and register on your own.
- Self-help kiosks
Self-Help Kiosks are available at ACRA:
10 Anson Road #05-01/15
International Plaza
Singapore 079903
Opening Hours
8:00am - 5:30pm, Mon - Fri
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Who Can Self-Register?
- For registration of sole-proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships, the person registering must be an owner.
- For self-incorporation of a company, all the directors, the company secretary and shareholders must be Singapore NRIC holders, Employment Pass holders or Dependant Pass holders.
- Otherwise, you need to engage a professional service firm to register on your behalf.
- Professional firms like law firms, accounting firms and corporate secretarial firms and service bureau can be found in the Yellow Pages and Classifieds. You may also want to ask other business owners for referrals and contacts.
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What Do I Need?
- You need to have a SingPass in order to use BizFile.
- SingPass, which stands for "Singapore Personal Access", lets you sign on and transact with the Government online with a single password.
- SingPass is available to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Employment Pass holders and Dependant Pass holders over 15 years old.
- You can get your SingPass over the counter or online.
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How Much Do I Have To Pay?
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How Do I Make Payment?
BizFile only accepts:
- Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard)
- CashCard (You will also need a smart card reader)
- eNETS Debit with Citibank, DBS or UOB
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Are There Any How-To Guides?
Yes, you can access the online guides using these links:
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