Compare jurisdictions side by side
See 2 or 3 jurisdictions side by side: all-in cost for year 1 and year 2, headline tax, audit, registers and time to form. Singapore is a good fit for Asia HQ, investors, treaties with around 100 jurisdictions. Vietnam is a good fit for manufacturing, IT outsourcing, FDI.
| Comparing2 jurisdictions |  Singapore |  Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Onshore · Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.)US$4,490Year 1 all-inStart in SingaporeIncludes the resident director a non-resident needs (US$2,000/yr), plus a refundable deposit quoted separately | ||
| Cost | ||
| Year 1 all-in | SingaporeUS$4,490incl. resident director | VietnamUS$1,348Lowest |
| From year 2 | SingaporeUS$3,490incl. resident director | VietnamUS$970Lowest |
| 3-year cost (Starter) | SingaporeUS$11,470incl. resident director | VietnamUS$3,288Lowest |
| Tax & reporting | ||
| Headline tax | Singapore17% | Vietnam20% (15% / 17% for small companies) |
| Annual audit | SingaporeIf not small | VietnamYes |
| Public register | SingaporeDirectors and shareholders public; controllers not public | VietnamPublic |
| Setup | ||
| Type | SingaporeOnshore | VietnamOnshore |
| Entity | SingaporePrivate Limited (Pte. Ltd.) | VietnamForeign-invested LLC |
| Minimum directors | Singapore1 + 1 local | Vietnam1 local rep. |
| Legal system | SingaporeCommon | VietnamCivil |
| Time to form | Singapore1–3 business days | Vietnam4–8 weeks |
| Best for | SingaporeAsia HQ, investors, treaties with around 100 jurisdictions | VietnamManufacturing, IT outsourcing, FDI |
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AI answers from OCC’s published prices & facts · no sign-upWhich one for your situation
You need a business bank account soon
Any of them can work. We introduce you and prepare the application; the bank decides.
You want a lower running cost
Vietnam, from US$970 a year based on published year-2 prices.
You only hold shares or other assets
Any of them can hold assets. Your home country may still tax the income, so check that first (confirm with your specialist).
You need it fast
Singapore, typically 1–3 business days after KYC approval.
General guidance based on headline rules, not tax or legal advice. Your specialist confirms how tax residency, substance and banking apply to you before you pay.