Singapore—Private limited company—Multilaw global business entities guide
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Practice notesSingapore—Private limited company—Multilaw global business entities guide
Published by a LexisNexis Corporate expert
Practice notesThis Practice Note is part of a multi-jurisdictional guide addressing essential aspects of forming specific business entities in global jurisdictions. Leading law firms in the Multilaw global law firm network answer key questions on this topic. This guide discusses key considerations when forming a private limited company in Singapore. Current as of 13 January 2023.
Author: Lau Kiat Wee and Amos Tan, Quahe Woo and Palmer LLC, a Multilaw member firm
Common entities
1. What form of entity is the subject of this questionnaire? What other forms of entities are commonly used in this jurisdiction and are the subject of another questionnaire response?
The most common form of corporate entity in Singapore is a private company limited by shares, also known as a private limited company (the subject of this response).
2. Identify other types of entities in your jurisdiction that exist but will not be the subject of a questionnaire response at this time
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Sole proprietorship—A business owned by one person, which is not a separate legal entity, and the owner has unlimited liability
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