Singapore incorporation
We arrange the company structure, nominee director, company secretary, and bank account preparation for foreign founders.
Cross-border legal advice
Singapore is your gateway to Asia.
Expanding across Southeast Asia starts with a solid Singapore legal base. S.L.M. Counsel helps foreign founders and international teams set up locally, agree regional contracts, and coordinate legal work across ASEAN.
Set Up Your Singapore Office
Singapore hub, ASEAN reach
English and Chinese review
A clear route into the region
Your cross-border legal roadmap
Each stage has a practical legal owner. That keeps decisions moving when several countries, contracts, and regulators are involved.
Regional contracting
Distribution, franchise, and joint venture agreements are checked against the governing law and the markets where they operate.
Bilingual review
English and Chinese contracts receive legal review, issue marking, and coordinated translation for China-outbound teams.
Regulatory coordination
We help track product registrations, import and export licences, and sector approvals before market entry.
Dispute management
Singapore arbitration, mediation, and local counsel coordination give your team one clear plan when a dispute crosses borders.
Regional coordination
Where we operate across ASEAN
Our Singapore team coordinates with correspondent firms in key Southeast Asian markets. Select a country to see the first legal issues we review.
ASEAN legal network
International client experience
Trusted by global businesses
International expansion creates enough uncertainty. Your legal advice should remove some of it.
"The bilingual review caught wording that would have changed our distributor obligations in China. We signed with a clear regional plan."
Why did we choose S.L.M. Counsel? Because the team understood the Singapore company setup and the regulatory steps for our food imports. Their advice gave our European board a workable timetable.
We needed incorporation and IP licensing decisions before our first investor meeting. The advice was direct, and every open point had an owner.
Answers for founders
Cross-border legal questions
Start with the issue closest to your expansion plan. The right structure comes before the paperwork.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Singapore company?
Yes, subject to the company structure and any sector-specific ownership rules. We review the proposed activities, appoint the required local roles, and prepare the incorporation steps.
Do I need to relocate to Singapore to be a director?
You do not usually need to relocate, but a Singapore company must meet local director requirements. We explain the role, responsibilities, and practical options before incorporation.
What are the withholding tax implications for cross-border service fees?
The answer depends on the service, contracting entities, place of performance, and applicable tax treaty. We flag the issue during contract review and coordinate specialist tax input when needed.
How do I enforce a Singapore judgment in Vietnam?
Enforcement depends on the judgment, the debtor's assets, and the local recognition process. We assess the route early and coordinate with Vietnamese counsel before proceedings begin.
Plan the next market
Take your business across borders confidently.
Tell us where you are expanding and what needs to be ready first. We will map the Singapore legal base, regional contracts, and local coordination required.