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Registered Address & Office Rental Services in Singapore

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Every Singapore company is legally required to have a registered address — but “registered address”, “virtual office”, and “rented office space” are three different things, and most founders don’t need the most expensive one. This guide covers the requirement itself, the three levels of service, and how to choose the right one. For the full incorporation requirements, see our company registration guide.

Why You Need a Registered Address

Under Singapore company law, every company must have a registered office address where official correspondence, statutory registers, and company records can be maintained. This isn’t optional, and it isn’t just a formality: ACRA and IRAS use it as the official channel for company correspondence, and it must be displayed alongside your company name and UEN at that location.

  • Must be a physical address in Singapore — a P.O. box is not accepted
  • Can be commercial or residential, though residential addresses require separate approval under the Home Office Scheme (HDB) or URA guidelines, and come with restrictions on visitors, signage, and business activity
  • Must be accessible during normal business hours for statutory purposes
  • Any change of address must be updated with ACRA within 14 days

Three Levels of Service — Which Do You Actually Need?

 

Registered Address Only

Virtual Office

Serviced / Physical Office

What it includes

A compliant address for ACRA/IRAS correspondence; mail received and scanned or forwarded

Registered address, plus a dedicated phone number, mail handling, and limited meeting room access

An actual desk or office space you or your staff can use daily

Typical cost

From roughly S$150–400/year

From roughly S$100–300/month

From roughly S$500+/month per desk, scaling with space

Best for

Fully remote founders with no local staff or client meetings

Founders who want a professional local presence — a real phone number, occasional meeting space — without full office overhead

Companies with local staff, or founders who’ve relocated and need a working base day-to-day

  • A note on Employment Pass applications

    One practical link worth knowing: if you're applying for an Employment Pass through your own company, MOM generally expects to see evidence of genuine business activity — a registered-address-only setup can look thinner than a virtual office or physical space when your application is assessed. If your EP application is part of the plan, it's worth discussing which tier fits before committing to the cheapest option.

What's Included in Our Registered Address Service

• A compliant registered address for ACRA, IRAS, and statutory correspondence
• Mail scanning and forwarding, so you’re never blindsided by a physical letter you didn’t see
• Company name and UEN display at the registered location, as required by law
• Coordination with your corporate secretary so registered-address changes and statutory filings stay in sync

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my home address as my registered address?

Only with approval under the Home Office Scheme (for HDB flats) or from URA (for private residential property), and even then, restrictions apply on client visits, signage, and the type of business activity conducted from home. Most foreign-owned companies find a registered address service simpler and more credible.

No — ACRA requires a physical, accessible address.

You must update your registered address with ACRA within 14 days of any change. If you’re using our registered address service, this is handled as part of your ongoing compliance support.

It’s one factor among several — banks generally want to see a credible operating presence. See our guide to opening a business bank account for the full picture of what banks look for.

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