Determination or choosing of the right company structure which fits for your business;
Determination or choosing of the right business organisation structure which fits for your business;
Type of Company | |||
Private Company | Public Company | ||
Private Company Limited by Shares | Exempt Private Company (EPC) | Public Company Limited by Shares | Public Company Limited by Guarantee |
Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Has a maximum of 50 shareholders.
Β Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Corporate shareholder is allowed. |
Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Has a maximum of 20 shareholders.
Β Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Only individual shareholder. Β Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β No corporation is a shareholder. Β Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β The Minister has deemed to be an EPC under the Companies Act. |
Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β May have more than 50 shareholders.
Β Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β May raise capital by offering shares or debentures to the public. Β Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Must register a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) before making any public offers. |
Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Is usually formed to carry out non-profit making activities such as promoting arts, etc.
Β Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Is one which has members instead of shareholders. Β Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β These members agree to pay a fixed sum in case the company is wound up |
You may wish to refer to compare the entities with Pros and Cons in details with the following links:
Click here to view the comparison of Singapore Entities & Firms (In PDF). |
Click here to view the Advantages & Disadvantages / Pros & Cons of all types of Entities & Firms in Singapore. (In PDF) |