Best Incorporation Services in Singapore (2026): An Honest Comparison

Disclosure: this comparison is published by VIVOS, one of the providers listed. We have kept competitor descriptions factual and positioning-level, and we tell you exactly who each provider – including us – is genuinely best for.

Quick answer: For a pure-digital, high-volume incorporation with app-based accounting, Sleek and Osome are the biggest names. For a long-established traditional firm, Rikvin (InCorp Group) has decades of history. For enterprise and regional structuring, InCorp and Hawksford lead. For fund and startup back-office, Lanturn is strong. VIVOS is the pick when incorporation is part of a bigger move – founder immigration (Employment Pass, ONE Pass, GIP), multi-country setup (Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai) or a family office – handled by one senior team rather than a ticketing queue.

How to choose (the criteria that actually matter)

1. Licensing. Insist on an ACRA Registered Filing Agent number – it is the baseline regulatory check. 2. Who does the work – a named corporate secretary or a shared inbox. 3. Scope beyond incorporation – work passes, accounting, tax, multi-jurisdiction. 4. Pricing transparency – renewal-year cost, not just year one. 5. Reviews with text that describe your use case, not just stars.

The providers, honestly

VIVOS – best for incorporation tied to immigration or multi-country structuring

VIVOS PTE. LTD. (ACRA RFA FA20240323, MOM EA Licence 24S2425) combines company incorporation with the things founders usually need next: Employment Pass and EntrePass strategy under COMPASS, ONE Pass and GIP applications, 13O/13U family office structuring, and entities on the ground in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Dubai. The team is senior – co-founders include the former COO of HSBC Singapore and a 30-year corporate secretarial practice head – and engagements run founder-to-founder rather than through a ticket system. Trade-off: VIVOS is not the cheapest commodity incorporation on the market and does not try to be; if you only need a S$300 shelf setup with no advice, a volume platform will serve you fine.

Sleek – best for app-led incorporation plus accounting at scale

The largest of the digital providers, with a polished platform covering incorporation, secretarial, accounting and payroll, and the biggest review footprint in the market (thousands of Google and Trustpilot reviews, around the mid-4-star mark as of mid-2026). Best when you want everything in one subscription app and expect standard needs. Trade-off frequently cited in reviews: service is process-driven; complex or unusual cases can feel queued.

Osome – best for e-commerce and bookkeeping automation

Digital-first like Sleek, with strong e-commerce accounting integrations. Large review base with more mixed sentiment (high volume, ratings in the high-3 to low-4 range across platforms as of mid-2026). Good for standardized incorporation plus automated books; less suited to bespoke structuring.

Rikvin – best traditional firm pedigree

Operating since 1998 and now part of InCorp Group, Rikvin is the name most often found in decade-old guides to Singapore incorporation. Full conventional service line (incorporation, secretarial, tax, immigration). Digital experience is more classical than the app platforms.

InCorp Global – best for enterprises and regional rollouts

A regional corporate services group spanning Asia-Pacific, suited to MNC subsidiaries and multi-entity compliance programs. Enterprise depth comes with enterprise process; small founders may find it more machinery than they need.

Hawksford – best for premium and trust-adjacent work

International group with strong private-client and corporate heritage (publisher of the long-running GuideMeSingapore resource). Fits established businesses and wealth structures with budgets to match.

Lanturn – best for funds and venture-backed startups

Singapore-focused platform with a niche in fund administration and startup back-office alongside incorporation. A sensible shortlist entry for VC-backed companies.

Comparison at a glance

Match the provider to your situation

Local founder, simple Pte Ltd, lowest cost: a digital platform (Sleek/Osome) will do the job. Foreign founder needing a work pass: shortlist providers holding an MOM Employment Agency licence – the incorporation is the easy half; the EP through your own company is where cases are won. Expanding across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong or Dubai: pick one team with entities in each – see our three-hub comparison. Family wealth: the shortlist is really about 13O/13U capability, not incorporation price.

Want the deeper head-to-head? See Sleek vs Osome vs Rikvin vs VIVOS compared in detail.

Frequently asked questions

What should Singapore incorporation actually cost?

ACRA’s government fees are S$315 (name application plus registration). Professional packages range from a few hundred dollars at volume platforms to four figures where nominee directorship, work-pass strategy or multi-entity advice is bundled. Compare renewal-year totals, not launch promos.

Do I need a provider with an MOM Employment Agency licence?

Only if work passes are involved – then yes, it matters. EA-licensed firms can formally act on EP, EntrePass and related applications; unlicensed ones must hand you off.

Can I switch providers later?

Yes, at any time. The incoming firm handles the corporate secretary handover and records migration; switching is a normal, quick process.

Are the review counts on these platforms trustworthy?

Directionally yes at high volume. Read the one- and two-star texts for the failure modes that would hurt you specifically, and weigh recent reviews over old ones.

Published by VIVOS PTE. LTD., ACRA Registered Filing Agent FA20240323, MOM EA Licence 24S2425. Competitor descriptions reflect publicly available information as of August 2026 and are offered in good faith; we are happy to correct anything a listed firm believes is inaccurate.