Q&A on Registered Capital of Singapore Companies

2025-09-16

According to the regulations of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore, the registered capital of a Singaporean company starts from SGD 1. Can I really register a company in Singapore with SGD 1? Is there a limit to the registered capital? What is the most suitable registered capital?

Q: ACRA's Regulations on Registered Capital

A: The registered capital of a Singaporean company starts from SGD 1 and has no upper limit, and there is no strict time limit for the full payment of registered capital.

Q: What is the Best Registered Capital?

A: When registering a company, one needs to consider their own situation and future development plans to determine the appropriate amount of registered capital. Appropriate capital can enhance a company's business reputation and provide more investment opportunities.

The registered capital represents the fundraising ability of a company, and its amount depends on the amount invested by shareholders. In addition, registered capital can also be seen as the degree of commitment of shareholders to the company. The larger the registered capital, the greater the confidence of third parties in the company.

Q: Can the Registered Capital be Increased After the Company is Established?

A: Yes, the registered capital can be increased arbitrarily. However, a shareholders' meeting must be convened and a resolution to increase the registered capital must be passed; Then submit the resolution along with the completed specified format form and appropriate fees to the relevant government departments in Singapore.

Q: Does the Registered Capital Need to be in SGD?

A: The registered capital of a Singaporean company does not necessarily require registration in SGD. The main currencies used in the world can generally be adopted, such as the US dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Chinese yuan (RMB), Hong Kong dollar (HKD), Japanese yen (JPY), and so on. A company can have registered capital in multiple currencies simultaneously.

Q: Can Paid in Capital be Freely Used?

A: The paid in capital can be freely used for the company's business, but is subject to the restrictions of the company's articles of association. This is because the funds injected into the company can be used immediately and there is no requirement to deposit the funds into the company account within any specific period of time.

If the paid in capital is not used in accordance with the company's articles of association or is used improperly, the company may sue.

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