Quick answer
Assess the business, role and personal eligibility before coordinating incorporation and the formal application. Incorporation does not grant permission to work; use separate milestones for setup, application and issuance.
Official basis: MOM ↗
What to check
| Item | Check or action |
|---|---|
| 先评估 / Initial review | Review business, role and personal criteria |
| 公司设立 / Incorporation | Establish the entity and required arrangements |
| 申请与签发 / Application and issuance | Submit through the applicable party and follow up |
Employer documentation
The standard Singapore EP checklist includes the company’s latest ACRA business profile. The employer or appointed employment agent submits the application with the candidate’s written consent.
Application and issuance
Complete the applicable eligibility and advertising checks, submit the application and follow the outcome. After approval, issuance is a further step, requiring the candidate to be in Singapore.
Practical coordination
Assign responsibility for company records, application information and follow-up requests. Completing company setup does not complete pass issuance or authorise employment.
Official sources
This independent summary by Apex Gateway is based on the official English guidance linked below. Refer to the source for the full requirements and subsequent updates.
Frequently asked question
Should incorporation or founder EP planning come first?
Assess the business, role and personal eligibility before coordinating incorporation and the formal application. Incorporation does not grant permission to work; use separate milestones for setup, application and issuance.