Registering a limited liability partnership (LLP)

Locals and foreigners with Singpass

• Only the person who reserved the business name can register the business. This person must be a partner or manager of the proposed LLP.

• You can also engage a corporate service provider (CSP) to register for you.

Foreigners without Singpass

• You must engage a CSP to register for you.

1

Approved business entity name and its related registration number

You need to successfully reserve a business name before you register a new business.

Note: You must register the same entity type that you chose when you reserved your business name.

2

Singpass or Corppass credentials

• Singpass: For individuals

• Corppass: For CSPs

3

LLP details

You need to provide an LLP email address.

4

Registered office address

The official address where:

• ACRA and others can send communications and notices to your LLP.

• You must keep your LLP records and registers.

Requirements:

• Must be a Singapore address.

• Must be open and accessible to the public during normal business hours on each business day.

• Does not have to be the same place where you run your business activities. For example, your registered office can be in Raffles Place while your factory operates in Tuas.

5

Each position holder's personal details

Partners and managers are called position holders. They must meet the relevant requirements for LLPs.

• Partners: At least two partners

• Managers: At least one local manager

• Personal details: NRIC or FIN, full name and date of birth

6

Each position holder's residential address

All position holders must provide their residential address when they register.

ACRA will send all official letters to the residential address.

7

Each position holder's contact address and contact details

Contact addresses are displayed in ACRA's public records. It can be the same as the residential address.

You must file a contact address that meets these requirements:

• Must be in the same country as the residential address

• Must be a place where they can receive messages (like their office or CSP's office)

• Cannot be a P.O. Box address

Note: There are no fees to register a contact address.

Fees

$100

Payment method

Credit card, debit card, or online banking

Processing time

Most registrations are approved soon after payment. Complex applications may take up to 15 working days.

Applications that need extra approval from referral authorities take 14 to 60 days.