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Is it necessary to have a local resident director in a Singapore company?

Company Directors

Is it necessary to have a local resident director in a Singapore company?

Under Section 145(1) of the Companies Act, every company that is incorporated in Singapore must have one local resident director.

A local resident could be anyone from the following:

  • Singapore citizen
  • Singapore permanent resident
  • Work pass holders like EntrePass, Employment Pass, or Dependent Pass holder with Letter of Consent

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