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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

Setting up a variable capital company (VCC)

Complete these six steps to register a VCC in Singapore and meet key requirements.

Last updated 30 January 2026

Step 1: Understanding VCC features, eligibility & requirements

Review the key features for variable capital companies (VCC) and check the eligibility criteria that apply to your entity.

Step 2: Choosing directors & key officers for a VCC

Understand the required roles for variable capital companies (VCC) and the appointment requirements under the Variable Capital Companies Act 2018 (VCA Act).

Step 3: Reserving a variable capital company (VCC) name

Reserve your VCC name after you confirm your proposed directors and VCC officers.

Step 4: Choosing a VCC type & financial year end

Select from two VCC structures and determine your financial year end (FYE) date.

Step 5a: Registering a variable capital company (VCC)

Key requirements and steps to register your VCC through the VCC Portal.

Step 5b: Re-domiciling into Singapore as a VCC

Review key requirements and steps to transfer your variable capital company's (VCC) registration to Singapore.

Step 6: Post-registration guide for variable capital companies (VCCs)

Refer to this checklist for compliance requirements before your VCC starts operations, and steps to set up sub-funds for an umbrella VCC.