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Available Company Suffixes - in Singapore (Aside From Pte. Ltd.)
Available Company Suffixes - in Singapore (Aside From Pte. Ltd.)
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Which suffixes a company name can take in Singapore? Are there any options other than Pte. Ltd.
Available Company Suffixes in Singapore (Aside From Pte. Ltd.): What Are Company Suffixes?
Choosing a company name is one of the first steps in starting a company. A company name must comply with state laws, be available, and include a suffix. A company suffix is the last part at the end of a company name (Pte Ltd in Epica Consulting Pte Ltd). This suffix indicates what type of business entity that company is.
What Are the Company Suffixes Other Countries Use?
Every country has its own practice of determining available businesses for its local and foreign business owners, as well as company suffixes for each type of business. Let’s look at how other countries are doing it, and commonly used suffixes in them.
Now, let’s see what options Singapore has!
Available Company Suffixes for Singapore Companies (Aside From Pte. Ltd.): For Exempt Private Limited Companies
Exempt private limited companies in Singapore are companies without corporate shareholdings. Listed below are the following company suffixes that these companies can use.
Available Company Suffixes for Singapore Companies (Aside From Pte. Ltd.): For Non-Exempt Companies
Non-exempt companies in Singapore are companies whose shareholdings, or at least some part of, are held by other companies. Listed below are the following company suffixes that these companies can use. These are more are less similar to above, however certain specific suffixes are not available.
Law Corporation, Public Accounting Corporation, and LLC are not available for non-exempt private limited companies and companies limited by shares.
Available Suffixes for Singapore Companies (Aside From Pte. Ltd.): For Public Limited Companies
Public limited companies in Singapore are companies whose shares are offered to the public. They may be listed on the stock exchange and can have more than 50 shareholders. When it comes to public limited companies, the options are indeed limited. Listed below are the following company suffixes that these companies can use.
Available Company Suffixes for Singapore Companies (Aside From Pte. Ltd.): What We Recommend
These are all the company suffixes that companies in Singapore can use. If you do not have any specific preferences yet, it is highly recommended to use the most common company suffix—PTE LTD or LTD. These are the most commonly used suffixes and you will not have problem with any of them.Foreigner Package
New Company Setup
S$2,400
Local Package
New Company Setup
S$1,100
Transfer Package
Existing Company
S$1,000
Singapore Branch
New Branch Setup
S$4,000
Representative Office
New Setup
S$2,500
BVI Company
Singapore Bank Account
US$2,200
