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How to determine company type?

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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.

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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.

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Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Only individual shareholder.

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Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  No corporation is a shareholder.

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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.

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Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  May raise capital by offering shares or debentures to the public.

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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.

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Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Is one which has members instead of shareholders.

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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)
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