Margin Wheeler offers trusted Nominee Director services in Singapore, helping your company stay fully compliant with the Singapore Companies Act. As a reliable service provider, we ensure a smooth and secure setup, offering expert guidance to support your business at every stage.
Appointing a local resident director is a mandatory requirement for company registration in Singapore. The appointed nominee acts solely for statutory compliance purposes and has no authority over company decisions. At Margin Wheeler, we provide reliable and compliance-focused nominee director services to help you stay aligned with ACRA regulations while retaining full control of your business.
What is a Nominee Director?
A Nominee Director (ND) is an individual appointed to fulfill the requirement under the Singapore Companies Act, which mandates that all Singapore Private Limited Companies must have at least one director who is a resident in Singapore.
The Nominee Director does not participate in day-to-day operations but serves to meet regulatory obligations, ensuring that the company complies with statutory requirements.
To qualify as a resident director, an individual must typically:
- Possess a local residential address
- Be a Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident, EntrePass, Employment Pass, or Dependant’s Pass holder
- Have the legal ability to stay in Singapore for the long term
*Please note that these conditions are not exhaustive, as additional factors may be considered as well.
Why do you need a Nominee Director?
If you are a foreign entrepreneur or company setting up a business in Singapore without a local resident director, appointing a Nominee Director is essential to meet compliance requirements. Engaging a Nominee Director ensures:
- Smooth incorporation of your company
- Ongoing compliance with Singapore's legal and regulatory framework
- Avoidance of penalties or business registration issues due to the absence of a local director
A trusted Nominee Director helps safeguard your company’s standing while allowing you to focus on building and growing your business.
Appoint a Trusted Nominee Director
$2400/year
Stay Compliant with ACRA, Maintain Full Control
Key Features:
Acting as Named Nominee Director
Unlimited Document Signing
Bank Account Opening Facilitation
$2,000 Refundable Deposit
Dedicated Relationship Manager
No Hidden Fees
ACRA-Compliant & Transparent Process
What’s included in Our Nominee Director Service:
Nominee Directorship (12 months)
We act as your official Nominee Director, fulfilling statutory requirements with ACRA while ensuring you maintain full control over your company operations.
Unlimited Document Signing
We support unlimited resolution signing and filings. Multi-director documents handled case-by-case.
Bank Account Setup
We coordinate bank account setup and offer 1 complimentary physical accompaniment if needed. (Addl. visits at $200/trip)
Premium Support from Real Experts
You’ll be assigned a dedicated point of contact familiar with your structure. No bots, just professional, responsive service.
Compliance & Security First
All appointments secured with a $2,000 refundable deposit. Service must be taken with our accounting + corp sec services.
Terms apply. Nominee Director services must be taken with our Company Secretary and Accounting packages. Signature support is case-by-case for non-liability documents. One bank visit is included; additional trips are S$200 each.
Steps of Our Nominee Director Services
Our Nominee Director Service has specific requirements that need to be met, including:
Appoint 1 director for company operations
(Note that our Nominee Director service is for statutory compliance only and does not involve financial or operational management.)
Subscribed to our Services
(Annual secretarial service, accounting service, annual tax filing service, registered address service, payroll service for hiring employees in Singapore.)
Comply with our KYC requirements
Maintain only 1 Singapore Bank Account for the Company
(Opening additional bank accounts requires approval from our Nominee Director, contingent upon a valid reason.)
Incorporate or update your company
We’ll either proceed with incorporating your company (if it’s a new setup) or update your company’s structure with ACRA to reflect the appointment of the nominee director.
Open a corporate bank account
Open a Singapore corporate bank account for your company. You are required to maintain only one bank account unless additional accounts are approved by the nominee director for valid business reasons.
A security deposit of S$2,000 is required and will be refunded upon
service termination.
What Our Clients Think About Our Services?
Margin Wheeler has been EXTREMELY helpful and vital for our company. They have effectively helped us to navigate setting up a company in Singapore and guided us through the tax system. They are fast at communication and been very easy to work with. They were recommended to us by a friend and I would recommend them to anyone that I know looking to set up a company in Singapore. We look forward to a long last business relationship with them. Thanks for your hard work and continued support MW!
Recently incorporated my company through them. I am very happy with their services. They were very approachable and patient with their replies to my queries. They also gave me very quick and helpful replies. Although I was using their incorporation services, I needed some tax advice and they actually asked their tax manager to assist me with it, so they gave me a peace of mind knowing that there are professionals of different and relevant fields that can support me. On top of that, it was surprising for me that their costs were so competitive compared to other providers that I have worked with before. Would recommend people who want to start a business in SG to reach out to them for their guidance and help.
Joining the ranks of satisfied clients, I can attest to the excellence of Margin Wheeler. Their dedication to providing comprehensive and effective corporate services is commendable. Will not hesitate to recommend them to friends and family.
Every customer who requires Nominee Director Service is unique. Let's talk!
Frequently Asked Questions
A nominee director is a local individual appointed to fulfill the legal requirement that every Singapore company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore (i.e., a Singapore citizen, permanent resident, or EntrePass holder). If you are a foreigner setting up a company without a local partner, a nominee director is necessary for incorporation.
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