Business Bank Account (SGD)

Generally speaking, there are a few required documents.

A Completed Corporate Account Opening Form with the bank in question, signed by the signatories as listed in the board resolution.

A Board of Directors Resolution that would sanction and authorize the opening of the account by the authorized signatories.

A Certified True Copy of Resolution that would sanction and authorize the opening of the account by the authorized signatories. Most banks will have their own format.

Certified True Copy of Certificate of Incorporation, certified by company’s secretary or director(s).

Certified True Copy of Company’s Business Profile from Company Registrar by company’s secretary or director(s).

Certified True Copy of Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association (MAA) by company’s secretary or director(s).

Certified True Copies of Passport (or Singapore IC) and Residential Address Proof of the Directors, Signatories, and Ultimate Beneficiary Owners.

To open a bank account, you would need to be physically present in Singapore, bring the originals and you can have it sorted out.

A Business bank account would allow your company to better organize your finances so that you can pay and receive funds in a joint account that is linked to the company, instead of the individual.

 With a business bank account, you can delegate the payment of transactions to your secretary, and allow them to complete payments authorized by you. Alternatively you can give an agent authority over the account and allow them to complete transactions themselves.

Please do refer to the individual bank’s terms and conditions for more information, it should also be stated in our comparison.

While the process for applying for a business bank account is usually quite easy, you may face additional documentation and process requirements. For residents of the following country, you may face longer waiting times.

Iran

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)

Algeria

Ecuador

Indonesia

Myanmar

Feel free to contact our concierge in order to find out more about how you can apply.