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ACRA Resident Nominee Directors
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Nominee director for your company

Meet Singapore's statutory residency requirement under Section 145 of the Companies Act by appointing a reliable, professional local nominee director with complete corporate privacy and absolute security.

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Section 145 Compliant
Statutory local residency
Non-Executive Protection
Zero operational liability
Fast Onboarding
Instant ACRA appointment
Complete Confidentiality
Secure indemnity frameworks

OVERVIEW

Fulfill Singapore Residency Mandates Safely

Under Section 145 of the Singapore Companies Act, every locally incorporated company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. For international founders who do not plan to relocate immediately, appointing a trusted professional Nominee Director is essential.

SetupHero provides secure, non-executive local nominee director services backed by robust legal indemnity agreements, strict compliance screening, and total protection of your company's operational control.

OUR SERVICES

Secure Resident Director Framework

Complete fiduciary compliance solutions designed specifically for international founders.

ACRA Resident Director

Fulfill statutory local directorship requirements instantly under Section 145 of the Singapore Companies Act.

Deed of Indemnity

Rigorous legal agreements protecting shareholders and establishing clear non-executive operational boundaries.

Corporate Bank Assistance

Provide clean structural credentials required for smooth corporate account opening across major Singapore banks.

KYC & Background Vetting

Thorough compliance screening ensuring your nominee adheres strictly to anti-money laundering frameworks.

Statutory Document Execution

Prompt signature on required corporate resolutions, banking mandates, and official filings.

Ongoing Advisory Support

Continuous support for governance changes, board resolutions, and directorship renewals.

PROCESS ROADMAP

Simple Steps to Appoint Your Nominee Director

01

Founder KYC Vetting

Submit ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) credentials and corporate background details.

02

Agreement & Security Deposit

Review and sign the Nominee Director Agreement and secure indemnity terms.

03

ACRA Board Resolution

Pass company board resolutions authorizing the local resident appointment.

04

BizFile+ Lodgement

Official electronic submission and instant registration update on ACRA.

05

Banking & Compliance Setup

Utilize your compliant company structure for corporate account onboarding.

06

Ongoing Maintenance

Continuous statutory oversight and seamless annual directorship renewals.

Nominee Director appointments are strictly non-executive and structured to preserve 100% management control for the business owners.

600+
Active Clients
100%
Compliance Rate
7d
Report Delivery
5+
Years Experience
Singapore Nominee Director Requirements
1000+
Appointed
100%
Secure
100%
Compliant

PREREQUISITES

What You'll Need to Get Started

To comply with Singapore regulations and onboard a professional nominee director swiftly, the following documentation and criteria are required:

Passport & residential proof
Completed KYC questionnaire
Executed Indemnity Deed
ACRA Business Profile
Security deposit agreement
UBO ownership structure
All nominee appointments are protected under comprehensive legal safeguards, ensuring our resident directors act purely in a non-executive capacity without interfering in daily business operations.

TRANSPARENT PRICING

Nominee director fees

Satisfy Singapore's residency requirement with a professional, non-executive appointee.

Base pricing converts between SGD and USD. Final invoices are issued accordingly.

BASIC

Resident Appointee

Essential Section 145 compliance for corporate residency.

S$ 2,000

Annual Retainer

  • Meets ACRA residency requirements for incorporation
  • Non-executive role, keeping full control
  • Support for bank accounts and statutory filings
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Note: To ensure transparency and mitigate risk, clients requiring a Nominee Director must also subscribe to our accounting service.

THE SETUPHERO ADVANTAGE

Why Founders Trust Our Nominee Services

Absolute Confidentiality

Maintain full personal privacy while meeting strict Singapore regulatory requirements.

Ironclad Indemnity

Legal protection ensuring directors hold zero operational or financial liability.

Rapid ACRA Filings

Instant appointment processing handled smoothly through official BizFile+ channels.

Experienced Appointees

Professional resident directors verified and vetted for stellar corporate governance.

Founder-First Philosophy

We protect your governance compliance so you can drive business expansion with total peace of mind.

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Client Feedback

What our clients think

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"Setup Hero made our move to Dubai so smooth and stress-free. They guided us through every step — from setting up the business to securing residency for both myself and my wife. I couldn't recommend them enough."

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"Moving countries can be overwhelming, but Setup Hero made everything so easy. They guided us through the business setup and handled my residency with such care and efficiency. I always felt reassured and informed."

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FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know about Nominee Director services in Singapore.

What is a Nominee Director in Singapore?
Under Section 145 of the Singapore Companies Act, every company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. A Nominee Director fulfills this statutory residency requirement on a non-executive basis.
Does the Nominee Director have operational or financial control?
No. SetupHero nominee directors act purely in a non-executive capacity. Founders and shareholders retain 100% operational control, management decisions, and financial authority, backed by an ironclad indemnity agreement.
Is appointing a Nominee Director legal in Singapore?
Yes, it is 100% legal and a standard corporate practice sanctioned by ACRA for international founders who do not reside in Singapore full-time.
What documents are needed to appoint a Nominee Director?
You will need to provide standard KYC documents including a valid passport, proof of residential address, UBO details, and execution of our nominee agreement and indemnity deed.
How fast can the Nominee Director be appointed?
Once KYC verification is successfully completed and agreements are signed, the official appointment can be lodged and approved on ACRA BizFile+ within 24 hours.

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