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Work out what ACRA charges to register and keep a business in Singapore: the name application, the registration fee for a sole proprietorship, partnership, LP, LLP or Pte Ltd, renewals, annual returns and declarations over the years you choose, and the late lodgement penalty if you file late.
To register
$115
$15 name + $100 registration
ACRA fees over 5 years
$235
4 x renewal
Renewal
$30
every year
The registration runs for 1 year. After that you renew for $30 a year or $90 for 3 years. You can renew up to 60 days before it expires, once your MediSave contributions are paid or on an instalment plan.
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| Business type | Name | Registration | Every year after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sole proprietorship | $15 | $100 for 1 year, $160 for 3 | Renewal $30, or $90 for 3 years |
| Partnership | $15 | $100 for 1 year, $160 for 3 | Renewal $30, or $90 for 3 years |
| Limited partnership (LP) | $15 | $100 for 1 year, $160 for 3 | Renewal $30, or $90 for 3 years |
| Limited liability partnership (LLP) | $15 | $100 | Annual declaration $30 |
| Private limited company (Pte Ltd) | $15 | $300 | Annual return $60 |
The name fee is not refunded if the name is rejected or withdrawn. A reserved name is kept for 120 days.
| Filing | Up to 3 months late | More than 3 months late |
|---|---|---|
| Company annual return | $300 | $600 |
| LLP annual declaration | $300 | $600 |
| Other updates, such as a change of address or officers | $50 | $200 |
For filings due from 14 Jan 2022 (other updates from 9 Dec 2024). Bizfile shows the exact amount when you file.
You start a sole proprietorship and register for 1 year: S$15 for the name and S$100 to register, S$115 in all. Renewing for four more years at S$30 each brings ACRA fees over 5 years to S$235.
A Pte Ltd costs S$315 to set up and S$60 a year in annual returns, S$615 over 5 years. File one annual return two months late and add S$300.
These are ACRA's own fees. A company secretary, registered address, accounts and any licences cost extra. You get a free business profile when you register, renew or file an annual return; buying one costs $6.
A sole proprietorship or partnership that is not renewed can be cancelled 60 days after its registration expires.
Figures checked 3 Oct 2026.
S$15 for the name application and S$300 to register a private limited company, S$315 in all. After that, each annual return costs S$60.
S$15 for the name and S$100 to register for 1 year, or S$160 for 3 years if you meet CPF Board's conditions. Renewal costs S$30 for 1 year or S$90 for 3 years.
S$15 for the name and S$100 to register. Each year the LLP files an annual declaration, which costs S$30.
No. The S$15 is not refunded if the name is not approved or you withdraw. An approved name is reserved for 120 days, and you must register the business within that time.
For annual returns due from 14 Jan 2022, ACRA's late lodgement penalty is S$300 if you file up to 3 months late and S$600 if more than 3 months late. ACRA may instead offer a composition sum or prosecute.
Yes. Self-employed owners must have paid their MediSave contributions, or be on an instalment plan, before they can renew. The 3-year renewal needs no MediSave outstanding or 24 months of instalments paid.
ACRA can cancel the registration 60 days after it expires. You can renew up to 60 days before the expiry date.
You can apply for an extension of time to hold the AGM or file the annual return. Each application costs S$200 and gives up to 60 days.
These calculators provide general estimates for educational purposes only and are not personalised financial advice. Results may rely on rates and rules that change over time, so verify against official sources (IRAS, CPF Board, HDB, MAS) or consult a licensed financial adviser before making decisions.
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