Private companies in Singapore have the option to transform their business into a publicly traded company through a process known as Initial Public Offering (IPO). This milestone transformation that some private companies in Singapore choose to undergo can be propelled by many reasons such as raising capital, enhancing the status and financial standing of the company, and increasing the public awareness and interest in the company, its products and services.

Private Limited Company (‘Pte Ltd’) is the most common type of company, which is limited by shares. The company may be registered with one shareholder. The shareholder can be either an individual or a corporation and there is no requirement for the shareholder to be a Singapore resident. The shareholder is liable to the amount, if any, unpaid on the shares issued to them. There is no minimum requirement for capital.

A startup is a term commonly used to define a young company in its developing phase. Such companies are usually small and initially financed and operated by a single or handful of founders. A startup would offer products or services that are not currently being offered elsewhere within the market or that the founder(s) believes could be offered much better.

Singapore is strategically located with a thriving economy fuelled by a stable political environment, skilled workforce and world-class infrastructure. The sunny island nation with its exceeding qualities continues to establish itself as one of the best places to establish a base within the Asia-pacific region. For multinational corporations (MNCs) looking to establish a base within the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore offers a multitude of salient reasons that are designed to help your corporation achieve success.