Local incorporation, nominee directors where the regime allows, corporate bank account opening and substance support — set up the right vehicle in the right jurisdiction the first time.
| Country | Vehicle | Resident director |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Pte Ltd | ≥1 SG-resident |
| Hong Kong | Limited (HK) | Not required (but RO must be HK-resident) |
| Japan | Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) | ≥1 JP-resident representative director |
| South Korea | Jusik-hoesa (Co., Ltd.) | Local directors, KR-resident SEO/CISO |
| Malaysia | Sdn Bhd | ≥1 MY-resident |
| Labuan | Labuan company | Substance per LBATA Regs 2018 |
| Philippines | Domestic stock corporation | Local directors / PH place of business |
| Thailand | Thai company | Foreign Business Act for non-exchange |
| Indonesia | PT (typically PT-PMA) | OJK fit-and-proper |
| Vietnam | JSC (in IFC Da Nang) | ≥65% institutional, ≤49% foreign |
| India | Pvt Ltd or offshore RE | Indian directors for Pvt Ltd |
| Kazakhstan | AIFC Private Company | SEO/CO/MLRO KZ-resident |
| Uzbekistan | MChJ (LLC) or AJ (JSC) | UZ-resident |
| Australia | Pty Ltd | ≥1 AU-resident |
| New Zealand | NZ Limited | ≥1 NZ or AU-resident |
Typically 1–4 weeks for incorporation alone, plus 4–12 weeks for corporate bank account opening depending on the jurisdiction and bank. Where speed matters, see ready-made companies.
Yes in Singapore, Hong Kong, Labuan and most other jurisdictions for general purposes. For licensed activity the regulator usually requires a substantive director with skin in the game — fit-and-proper review applies.
Provided as part of the package — physical office in Singapore (6 Raffles Quay), Hong Kong (Hysan Place) and via local correspondents in the other 13 jurisdictions.
A 30-minute scoping call. We map the entity to the licence and the licence to the banking partner, in one go.