Singapore vs United States

Singapore

• Incorporate in 1–3 business days via BizFile+ — same-day approval for straightforward applications. Government fees total just S$315 (name reservation + registration).
• 100% foreign ownership permitted for private limited companies. No local partner or equity sponsor required — only a locally resident director is needed.
• Headline corporate tax rate of 17%, but new startups pay as little as 4.3% effective on the first S$100,000 under the startup tax exemption scheme for the first three years.
• Zero capital gains tax and zero dividend tax under Singapore's one-tier system. Profits are taxed once at the corporate level and flow to shareholders tax-free.
• Over 100 double taxation agreements reduce withholding taxes and prevent double taxation for businesses with cross-border operations.

United States

• The US is the world's largest economy at ~$29.7 trillion GDP (2024 nominal). You're incorporating into a market that accounts for roughly a quarter of global economic output.
• Zero minimum capital required. Every entity type — C-Corp, LLC, LLP — can be formed with $0 in paid-up capital. No federal or state minimum exists.
• ~5.64 million new business applications were filed in 2025, up from ~5.25 million in 2024. State filing portals, IRS processes, and registered agent networks all handle this volume routinely.
• Delaware offers 24-hour expedited formation. Most states process filings in 1–5 business days. You can have a legal US entity within a week without visiting the country.
• Foreign nationals face no ownership restrictions on C-Corps or LLCs. No US citizenship, residency, or visa is required to be a shareholder, member, or director.

Government fees

• ACRA Name ApplicationSGD 15
• ACRA RegistrationSGD 315
• Company Secretary (mandatory)SGD 300–800/yr

Government fees

• Formation (Wyoming)$102
• Formation (Delaware)$90
• EIN (IRS)$0