SINGAPORE COMPANY FORMATION
싱가포르 가상자산 관련규제
싱가포르는 가상자산 규제 분야에서 선도적인 역할을 맡고 있으며, 다양한 규제 조치를 시행하고 있습니다.
Monetary Authority of Singapore(MAS)는 법적 지위가 명확하지 않은 초기 코인 제안(ICOs)에 대한 규제를 강화하였고, 가상자산 거래소(VASPs)에 대한 규제 강화도 이루어졌습니다. MAS는 2019년에 Payment Services Act(PSA)를 도입하면서 가상자산 거래소의 규제 범위를 확대했습니다. 가상자산 거래소를 싱가포르에서 운영하려면 MAS의 허가를 받아야 하고, 거래소는 허가 받기 위해 특정 기준을 충족해야 합니다. 또한, PSA는 가상자산 지갑서비스 제공자에 대해서도 규제를 적용합니다. MAS는 또한 싱가포르에서 거래되는 모든 가상자산에 대해 Know-Your-Customer(KYC) 및 Anti-Money Laundering(AML)규제를 적용하고 있습니다. 이를 위해 VASPs는 MAS가 정한 기준에 따라 고객 신원 확인과 AML 정책 시행을 수행해야 합니다.
Payment Services Act(PSA)에 따른 가상자산 규제
싱가포르는 2020년 1월에 Payment Services Act(PSA)를 발표하여, 가상자산 거래소(VASPs) 및 기타 가상자산 서비스 제공자에 대한 규제를 강화했습니다. PSA에 따르면, 모든 VASPs는 싱가포르 금융관리국(MAS)에 등록해야 하며, KYC(고객인증), AML(자금세탁방지), CFT(테러자금조달방지) 등의 요건을 충족해야 합니다.
싱가포르 디지털자산(Digital Asset) 규제
싱가포르는 2020년 11월, 싱가포르 디지털자산(Digital Asset) 규제를 발표하여, 디지털자산을 대상으로한 규제를 시행했습니다. 이 규제는 디지털자산을 발행하거나 거래하는 회사 및 개인에 대한 규제를 강화하고 있습니다.
스테이블코인 규제
싱가포르는 2019년에 스테이블코인에 대한 규제를 발표했습니다. 이 규제는, 스테이블코인 발행사가 발행한 자산을 1:1로 백업해야 한다는 요건을 규정하고 있습니다.
거래소 보안 규제
싱가포르는 2019년, 거래소 보안 규제를 강화하기 위해, 거래소의 사이버 보안 및 안전성을 강화하는 규제 조치를 시행했습니다. 이 규제는 거래소가 사용자 데이터를 보호하고, 시스템 보안을 유지하기 위한 요건을 규정하고 있습니다.
태라 사태이후 규정강화
테라폼 랩스 사태 이후, 싱가포르는 가상자산 규제 강화를 추진해왔습니다. Monetary Authority of Singapore(MAS)는 법적 지위가 명확하지 않은 ICO에 대한 규제를 강화하였고, 가상자산 거래소에 대한 규제 강화도 이루어졌습니다.
가상자산 관련한 홍보 제한
MAS는 가상자산과 관련된 홍보활동에 대해 "주의 깊게 검토하고 조심스럽게 해야 한다"며, 이를 허가된 VASPs만 할 수 있도록 제한하고 있습니다. 또한, MAS는 소비자 보호와 금융 안정성을 위해 가상자산 거래소가 홍보하는 가상자산에 대해 검토를 실시하고, 필요한 경우 해당 가상자산에 대한 홍보를 금지할 수도 있습니다.
* 본 내용은 자문이 아니며 주관적 추정이 포함되어 있을 수 있으며, 이와 관련한 법률상의 책임을 지지 않습니다.
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싱가포르에서 제한되는 영업활동:
1. 디지털결제토큰(DPT; Digital Payment Token)의 판매 및 구매 (MM, 딜러 및 기타 거래)
2. 디지털결제토큰의 교환 (거래소나 기타 교환서비스)
3. 디지털결제토큰의 전송 (한 지갑에서 다른지갑으로 전송하거나 대리나 위탁하여 거래)
4. 디지털결제토큰의 보관, 위탁, 수탁, 신탁 등의 업무
5. 디지털결제토큰의 중개업무나 이와 관련한 유사업무
디지털결제토큰의 예: BTC, ETH, LTC, DASH, MONERO, XRP, ZCASH 등
상기와 관련한 업무의 경우, 관련 라이선스를 취득 하시거나, 싱가포르의 별도 법률자문에 따른 소견을 제시해 주셔야 당사에서 수임이 가능합니다.)
디지털결제토큰에 대한 싱가포르 금융규제당국(MAS)의 설명 바로가기
* NFT는 일반적으로 디지털결제토큰에 해당되지 않습니다.
싱가포르 법인설립 안내
예상 소요기간:
모든 구비서류 취득 후, 2주
법인설립 구비서류:
1. 주주/이사분의 여권사본
2. 주주/이사분의 여권사본에 대한 원본사실인증
- 한국 여권: 영문여권사본증명서 (구청 혹은 시청에서 발급) ( 샘플보기 )
- 타국가 여권: Certified Ture Copy 혹은 Notarial Certificate ( 샘플보기 )
3. 주주/이사분의 최근(3개월 이내) 영문 주소증빙 서류 2종류 (단, 주소지가 동일해야 함)
- 한국 거주: 영문등본(주민센터) + 면허증 앞/뒤면 스캔 ( 샘플보기 )
- 타국가 거주: Utility Bill + Bank Statement (혹은 이에 상응하는 공식문서) ( 샘플보기 )
4. 법인설립신청서 작성 ( 신청서 보기 )
법인설립 진행절차:
1) 싱가포르 법인설립 구비서류 제출
2) KYC/CDD 진행 및 수임 가능여부 확인
3) 수임 확정 후, 인보이스 발행
4) 결제확인 후, 법인설립 등기 및 관련서류를 작성하여 고객분께 발송
5) 주주/이사분께서 해당 서류에 서명하신 후 당사 한국사무소로 발송
7) 서류확인 후 설립등기 진행
8) 법인설립 완료 후, 계좌개설 진행
- at the time of establishment
1) Singapore corporation establishment: USD 1,400
2) Corporate address: Included in establishment cost
3) Company secretary: Included in establishment cost
4) Locally registered director: USD 1,400 (registration of annual local director)
Incorporation + 1 year total service cost: USD 2,800
** Government expenses, company kit, secretary registration, director registration, business address rental fee included / local director deposit, account opening fee not included
Deposit for local moving: USD 2,500 (refundable upon cancellation or change of service)
Singapore bank account opening: USD 1,000
Incorporation + 1 year service fee + deposit + Singapore bank account opening fee Total: USD 6,300
*Financial, cryptocurrency, and blockchain-related businesses are different from the above estimates (separate estimates)
-Annual renewal
1) Singapore corporation annual renewal registration: USD 800 (including annual report AR registration fee)
2) Singapore secretary registration: USD 530 / 1 year
3) Singapore business address registration fee (virtual office): USD 230 / 1 year
4) Singapore local director registration: USD 1,400 / 1 year
Total annual renewal cost: USD 2,960
- extra cost
Accounting, financial statements, tax adjustment and reporting, etc.: Separate estimate (generally from USD 1,500)
** Opening a bank account is possible non-face-to-face, please refer to a separate guide.
** Singapore corporation must register at least one local director and secretary, and additional directors and shareholders may be registered as foreigners (Koreans, etc.).
** Service cancellation and deposit refund must be notified in writing 1 month in advance.
** Financial, cryptocurrency, and blockchain-related businesses must be requested separately as they are different from the quotes presented above.
Singapore company basic information guide
1. Company name:
Company name must be registered in English, not Chinese.
The company name must not be duplicated with other registered company names, and the company name must be followed by Ptd. Ltd. or Limited must be affixed. (Private Limited Company: Pte. Ltd. / Public Limited Company: Limited)
2. Capital:
There is no minimum share capital requirement, the typical share capital is SGD 1,000.
The capital must be paid in full within one year after the establishment of the company. (Submit the deposit receipt after paying the capital)
3. Business Area:
There are no special restrictions on the industry or type of business. (As long as it is a legitimate business)
However, in the case of a business that requires a specific license, such as the financial industry, fund raising, trust, etc., you must have detailed data and the relevant license.
You can register up to two industries, which can be set as a comprehensive area. (Differential tax rates by industry do not apply.)
** For legal entities related to cryptocurrency business, please refer to a separate guide
4. Shareholders/Directors:
Shareholders can be registered as individuals or corporations, but directors must be individuals.
At least one Singaporean must be listed as a director.
(The name and director registration of Singaporean locals are provided by our company)
Example 1) Establishment of Singapore branch of Korean corporation
1. Korean corporation registered as a shareholder
2. Singapore representative of Korean corporation registered as one director
3. Singapore local listed as the remaining one director (Singapore local name is provided by the company)
Example 2) Establishment of a Singapore independent corporation
1. Registration of individual shareholders of Singapore corporation (eg Korean shareholders)
2. Registration of foreign directors of Singapore corporation (eg Korean directors)
3. Singapore local listed as the remaining one director (Singapore local name is provided by the company)
5. Register Secretary and Address:
The company secretary must be a local Singaporean, and the business address must also be a local Singapore address.
(Singapore local non-signature and address rental are provided by our company)
6. Auditor:
In the following cases, a Singapore corporation must appoint an auditor within 3 months.
1) If the annual sales or assets of the corporation are Singapore 10 million dollars (SGD 10 million);
2) Or if you want to conduct an audit for business reasons.
** Appointment of an accounting auditor is carried out after document verification and a separate estimate
** According to Article 205 of the Singapore Companies Ordinance, the director of a corporation must appoint at least one auditor within 3 months from the date of incorporation.
** When appointing an auditor, the cost of preparing a resolution related to the appointment of an auditor and notification of the appointment of the auditor to the Singapore government
A fee (SGD 250 + 7% GST) will be charged.
7. Information and documents required to establish a Singapore company:
- Fill out and sign the application for incorporation
- Copy of shareholder/director's passport
- English abstract of shareholders/directors (or proof of address in English) *Within 3 months from the date of issuance
Singapore company's corporate account opening and annual renewal information
1. Opening a Singapore corporate account:
After incorporation of a Singapore company, when opening a corporate account, the effective director must accompany the local director in Singapore to attend the bank meeting.
** If the shareholder is a corporation, you must submit a copy of the passport and documents listing the shareholders and directors of the corporation, and all business registration certificates and other documents must be translated into English through an authorized translation agency, The translation confirmation stamp and signature must be signed by the CEO. (Proceed after checking separately when working)
2. Board of Directors:
Board of Directors:
A Singapore corporation must hold at least one BOD meeting within 18 months from the date of incorporation, and the period from the closing of the BOD to the next BOD meeting must not exceed 15 months. Non-compliance will result in a fine.
Annual Report:
The annual report must be filed within one month from the date of establishment, and a fine will be imposed in case of non-compliance.
3. Accounting Services:
The audit report must be conducted by a certified public accountant recognized in Singapore, and the company conducting business must prepare a financial report. If your sales are less than SG$10,000,000, you do not need to be audited.
** According to Article 205 of the Singapore Companies Ordinance, the director of a corporation must appoint at least one auditor within 3 months from the date of incorporation.
** When appointing an auditor, the cost of preparing a resolution related to the appointment of an auditor and notification of the appointment of the auditor to the Singapore government
A fee (SGD 250 + 7% GST) will be charged.
4. Singapore Tax Regulations and Rates
tax compliance
Form C documents are issued around April 30, and all companies are required to file their tax returns before November 30 of each year.
Income declaration must be submitted within 3 months of the fiscal year after Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI).
You can proceed, or if you do not report income during the above period, notice of Assessment (NOA; taxable income)
If you do not agree with the NOA, you must file an appeal within 30 days.
Otherwise, NOA is confirmed as the final means, and even if the actual taxable sales are less than the reported amount, you will receive a refund or other
You are not entitled to tax benefits.
The corporate income tax in Singapore is 17%, and the scope of tax benefits is as follows.
** New corporation (tax benefit period is 3 years)
Taxable income below SGD 100,000: Tax reduction
Taxable income above SGD 100,000 and below 300,000: 8.5%
Taxable income of SGD 300,000 or more: 17%
** Existing corporation
Taxable income below SGD 100,000: 4.25%
Taxable income above SGD 100,000 and below 300,000: 8.5%
Taxable income of SGD 300,000 or more: 17%
5. Documents to be submitted:
a. Singapore Incorporation Application Form
b. A copy of the shareholder/director's passport and English abstract (business registration certificate and registration documents of the parent company when registering as a corporate shareholder)
c. Resume in English of the registered director, a contract that can prove the contents of the business, documents such as invoices (submitted to the bank)
6. Total lead time: 2-3 weeks
7. PROCEDURE:
1) After filling out the Singapore corporation incorporation application form, submit it by e-mail along with a copy of the shareholder/director's passport and an English abstract
2) After checking the documents, check whether the process is possible
3) Payment of incorporation cost, management cost and deposit
4) Sign the Singapore corporation application confirmation and submit it to our e-mail
5) The company prepares the Singapore corporation incorporation document and sends it to the customer
6) After the shareholder/director signs the document, scan it and submit it to our e-mail
7) If there is no problem after checking the documents, the signed original document is sent to Singapore
8) Completed corporate establishment (7~14 days required)
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