Last updated: 2026-08-20

What are the types of business entities in Singapore?

The main business structures in Singapore are: private limited company (Pte Ltd), public company limited by shares or guarantee, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP), limited partnership (LP), and branch/representative office of a foreign company.

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