Overseas founders
Registering a Singapore company without living here.
Local-director support where applicable
Nominee Director Service
Nominee director support for companies that need a Singapore-resident director, subject to review and approval.
About this service
Meeting the local resident director requirement
Every Singapore company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. A nominee director is a resident individual appointed to meet that requirement, typically for companies owned by overseas founders.
A nominee director is a full director under the Companies Act, with legal duties, so the arrangement is set up carefully, subject to review and approval, with clear responsibilities on both sides.
Who it's for
Is this you?
Relocating founders
Waiting for their own work pass before taking the role.
Companies in transition
Replacing a resident director who is stepping down.
What we handle
What working with us covers.
Every request is a little different, so we shape the work around your situation.
- 01Eligibility and suitability discussion
- 02Explanation of the proposed arrangement
- 03Collection and review of required information
- 04The ongoing responsibilities explained before you commit
Before you start
What you'll need.
Have these ready and we can move quickly. Don't worry if something is missing; we'll tell you what to look for.
- Details of the company and its shareholders
- Passport copies and addresses of the owners
- A description of the business and its activities
- Information on how the company will be run day to day
How it works
From first message to done.
- 1
Review the company
We review the business, its owners and its activities.
- 2
Agree the arrangement
The roles, responsibilities and duration are set out in writing.
- 3
Appoint the director
The nominee director is appointed and the change is filed with ACRA.
- 4
Stay compliant
We keep the arrangement in line with your filings and plan for its end.
Questions
Nominee Director Service: common questions.
Does a nominee director run my business?
No. The day-to-day running stays with you. The nominee director meets the residency requirement and must still act within their legal duties.
Why is the arrangement reviewed first?
A nominee director carries real legal responsibility, so the business and its owners are reviewed before an appointment is agreed.
Can I replace the nominee director later?
Yes. Once you or another eligible person can act as the resident director, the nominee can step down and the change is filed.
Talk to us about Nominee Director Service.
One message is enough to start. We reply with what applies to you and what we need.
