Meet Singapore’s local director requirement with our trusted Nominee Director. Professional, compliant, and reliable support for your business.
All companies incorporated in Singapore must have at least one local resident director.If none of your directors are Singapore residents, you will need to appoint a Nominee Director.
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The Nominee Director holds legal and regulatory responsibilities but has no involvement in daily operations.
Non-executive local resident director to satisfy ACRA’s requirements
Fully compliant with Singapore Companies Act
Available in annual, 6-month, or 3-month terms for flexibility
Backed by Q100.biz’s professional corporate services team
Clients requiring a Nominee Director must also engage accounting services (S$900/year) to ensure accurate financial oversight and mitigate risk.
For companies already incorporated and new to Q100.biz, corporate secretary services (from S$300/year for 1 shareholder) are also required.
Foreigners registering a Singapore company must appoint at least one local resident director, as required by the Companies Act.
This local resident director is commonly referred to as a Nominee Director.
A Nominee Director is a Singapore resident appointed to meet the local director requirement.
They hold legal and regulatory responsibilities, but do not participate in the day-to-day running of the business.
Ensure the company meets statutory obligations under Singapore law.
Act as the official resident representative for regulatory purposes.
Dependable, professional Nominee Directors with a strong compliance track record.
Clear terms and safeguards to protect both parties.
Ongoing compliance support to ensure peace of mind for foreign business owners.
Your company can have as many directors as you want, but at least one needs to be local. If you do not have someone who can play the role, hire a nominee director. For example, there can be two directors: you and the nominee. If you apply for Employment Pass from your new company, you only need the nominee service while you wait for it (about 6 months). After that, you can be the only director.
Typically a Nominee Director will not perform any of the following:
Sign any document which would impose personal liability on them
Sign tenancy agreements
Sign employment contracts
Sign letters of undertaking
Provide authentication of documents
Act as sole signatory when opening bank account
Undertake no financial responsibility/liability if assistance is provided with opening a bank account
Undertake no financial responsibility/liability if assistance is provided with opening other online accounts for payment services
Carry out an unlawful request.
While you have the flexibility to appoint multiple directors, it is mandatory to have at least one resident director. To meet this legal requirement, consider hiring a Nominee Director. Initially, you can begin with two directors, including yourself and the Nominee. The Nominee Director serves a temporary role until you obtain an Employment Pass, typically within approximately 6 months. Subsequently, you can continue as the sole director of the company.
Engaging a Nominee Director is legally permitted under Part IXA of Singapore’s Companies Act, ensuring compliance. It’s important to note that a Nominee Director is strictly prohibited from interfering in your company’s decision-making process. While their authority is constrained, their liability remains intact, making them liable for any legal violations committed by the company.