Register a sole proprietorship, partnership or LLP
We help you choose between sole proprietorship, partnership and LLP, register on BizFile and set up your tax and CPF obligations as a self-employed person.
SGD 350One time plus renewal
For: Individuals and partners starting small businesses or professional practices who prefer a business name registration or an LLP over a company.
What we need from you
Owner or partners' ID and address
Registration
Business name
Name check
Business activities (SSIC)
Registration
Local manager, if owner is not resident
Required for non-resident owners
Partnership or LLP agreement
Profit shares and roles
What we discuss
Is liability protection needed?
LLP or company
Will you bring in investors?
Company suits shares
Are you self-employed for CPF MediSave?
Self-employed duties
Turnover outlook
GST threshold
What we file
Register on BizFile
Note tax filing for self-employed income
What you get
Registration certificate and business profile
Tax and CPF note for self-employed
The law
- Business Names Registration Act 2014: Sole proprietors and partnerships register with ACRA before starting business Source
- Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2005: Registration of LLPs and yearly declaration of solvency Source
- Sec 62, Income Tax Act 1947: Every company and individual files an income tax return when required by IRAS Source
- Corporate Service Providers Act 2024: Anyone filing ACRA transactions or providing corporate services for others must register with ACRA as a CSP Source
Questions people ask
- Sole proprietor tax filing
- LLP tax treatment
- Foreigner on Employment Pass registering a business
- Sole prop or Pte Ltd for a freelancer
- MediSave for self-employed
- Partnership registration with a friend
- Non-resident owner of a sole proprietorship
- GST for a sole proprietor
- Closing a sole proprietorship
- Who can file for an LLP on BizFile
Contact us to book
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