WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey helps UAE residents and international founders register a Private Limited Company (Pte. Ltd.) in Singapore through the ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority). The tax position in Singapore is clear: 17% headline corporate tax with partial exemptions for new companies, no capital gains tax and no dividend withholding tax. Typical examples of this activity include architecture studio, landscape design, urban planning and BIM services, which can usually sit together on one Singapore licence. GoldenKey has licensed architecture practice businesses for clients in Singapore and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Singapore
Requirements for a Singapore company are at least one resident director (GoldenKey arranges a nominee), a company secretary within six months and a registered Singapore address. GoldenKey works with licensed corporate service providers in Singapore and remains your single point of contact throughout. GoldenKey has licensed architecture & design in Singapore for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How Singapore works with GoldenKey
Step 1Structure and name check
GoldenKey checks the proposed name and structure against the ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority)'s rules.
Step 2KYC and documents
You provide passports, proof of address and the information required by the Singapore registrar; GoldenKey prepares the forms. Nothing is submitted for architecture & design in Singapore until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Incorporation
Just as important, our Singapore partner files the incorporation and the registrar issues the certificate, typically within 1 to 3 working days once papers are in order.
Step 4Banking and compliance
We introduce banks that accept Singapore companies and set up the annual filing calendar. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to architecture & design in Singapore.
Documents required
Crucially, for architecture & design in Singapore the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Business description
- Proof of address
- Bank reference
- Architect's attested degree
- Passport copies
Pricing
The figures below for architecture & design in Singapore are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Crucially, all prices for architecture & design in Singapore are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Official fees (approx.) | AED 1,500 |
| Approximate total | AED 9,500 |
Fees in AED; official Singapore fees collected in SGD at prevailing rate
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
From day one, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes architecture & design in Singapore a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Just as important, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so architecture & design in Singapore no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for architecture & design in Singapore happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with architecture & design in Singapore, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled architecture & design in Singapore for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly.
Day to day, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for architecture & design in Singapore, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Singapore to incorporate?
In most cases no. Incorporation is handled by our local partner under a power of attorney. Some banks in Singapore require a video or in-person meeting.
What are the annual obligations for a Singapore company?
As a rule, annual returns, accounts and tax filings vary by jurisdiction; GoldenKey provides a compliance calendar and local accounting support.
Can my UAE company own the Singapore company?
It can. A UAE free zone or mainland company can be the shareholder, which is a common structure for groups operating in both markets.
Is architecture & design allowed in Singapore?
Importantly, architecture & Design can be carried out through a Private Limited Company (Pte. Ltd.) in Singapore, subject to any sector licensing there. {brand} confirms the activity classification with our Singapore partner before incorporation.
Which licence type covers architecture & design?
Architecture & Design is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
