WhatsApp quoteMany of our clients add a Singapore entity to their UAE structure because a Singapore holding company above a UAE operating entity is a classic structure for Asia-Gulf groups. Singapore company formation takes 1 to 3 working days once documents are in order, and GoldenKey coordinates the local agents, documents and bank introductions from Ajman. GoldenKey has licensed IT and software company businesses for customers in Singapore and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Typical examples of this activity include SaaS platform, mobile app studio, IT outsourcing and cybersecurity consulting, which can as a rule sit together on one Singapore licence.
Why Singapore
To be clear, 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. Reasons company owners choose Singapore include asia's most trusted jurisdiction, strong banks and fintech ecosystem, 80+ double tax treaties and english-language common law. For it & software, Singapore offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How Singapore works with GoldenKey
Step 1Structure and name check
We confirm the activity, shareholders and name availability with the ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority). For it & software in Singapore this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2KYC and documents
We assemble the KYC pack for the Singapore registrar from your identity and address supporting documents.
Step 3Incorporation
Our Singapore partner files the incorporation and the registrar issues the certificate, typically within 1 to 3 business days once documents are in order. For it & software in Singapore this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Banking and compliance
GoldenKey arranges bank introductions in Singapore and diarises the annual compliance filings.
Documents required
Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of it & software in Singapore.
- Proof of address
- Portfolio or company profile
- Bank reference
- Passport copies
- Business description
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for it & software in Singapore; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for it & software in Singapore depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
In practice, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so it & software in Singapore no longer requires a local partner. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for it & software in Singapore.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Singapore file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with it & software in Singapore, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. On the ground, our quotations for it & software in Singapore list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for it & software in Singapore, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How does Singapore compare with a UAE free zone?
Crucially, each serves different markets. GoldenKey as a rule recommends the UAE as the operating base and Singapore where you have customers, suppliers or treaty benefits there.
Can my UAE company own the Singapore company?
Yes, it can. A UAE free zone or mainland company can be the shareholder, which is a common structure for groups operating in both markets.
Do I need to travel to Singapore to incorporate?
Crucially, 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.
Is it & software allowed in Singapore?
IT & Software 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 it & software?
IT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
