Singapore Pte via Sleek SG — Indian SaaS Founders
Sleek offers Singapore Pte formation at SGD 980/year — comparable to Osome's SGD 1,080. Indian SaaS founders comparing find near-parity on features; choose on demo preference and integration mix.
Singapore applies IRAS CIT at 17% flat with startup exemption (75% on first SGD 100k for first 3 years). IN-SG DTAA grants royalty withholding 10% (vs India domestic 20%) and dividend withholding 10-15%.
India side: RBI Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) rules kick in above USD 250,000 aggregate capital contribution; LRS caps outbound at USD 250k/year; Schedule FA on ITR-2 mandatory annually.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupSleek (Singapore) setup$1,499
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$899.00
What the tax authority sees
Singapore Pte falls under IRAS CIT at 17% flat with startup exemption; IN-SG DTAA provides treaty benefits; requires local resident director.
ODI (Overseas Direct Investment) RBI approval required for equity
Sleek is a Singapore-native alternative to Osome; IN-SG treaty and IRAS reputation unchanged — pick on demo experience.
- 01RBI ODI filing required above USD 250,000 aggregate capital contribution
- 02Nominee director cost SGD 1,800-3,000/year
- 03Singapore CIT 17% flat with startup exemption
- 04Schedule FA disclosure on Indian ITR-2; Black Money Act INR 10 lakh penalty
From filing to funded bank account
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FAQ
Sleek SGD 980/year vs Osome SGD 1,080. Feature parity high. Sleek has Stripe Atlas partnership; Osome has slightly more polished UX. Both handle Indian ODI + Schedule FA documentation coordination. Choose on demo experience.
Start filing with Sleek (Singapore)
Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.