Singapore Shopify Store

Requirements Checklist

Essential Documents & Credentials for Setting Up Your Shopify Store in Singapore

1. Business Registration (ACRA Requirements)

Your business must be registered with ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority) before setting up a Shopify store. Having a copy of your Business Profile from within the last 6 months will also be required. An example of one can be found here.

For Private Limited Company (Pte Ltd):

• ☐ Approved company name (reserved via BizFile+)
• ☐ Company constitution (Articles of Association)
• ☐ Consent to act as director form (Form 45) – signed by all directors
• ☐ Consent to act as company secretary form (Form 45B)
• ☐ Details of shareholders with identification
• ☐ Registered office address proof (utility bill or rental contract – no P.O. boxes)
• ☐ Passport copies (for foreign owners) or NRIC (for local owners)
• ☐ Description of business activities (SSIC code)
• ☐ Paid-up capital declaration (minimum SGD 1)

For Sole Proprietorship:

• ☐ NRIC or passport
• ☐ Registered business address
• ☐ Business activity description

Key Requirements:

• At least 1 Singapore-resident director (citizen, PR, or EntrePass holder)
• Company secretary must be appointed within 6 months
• Registration fees: SGD 15 (name approval) + SGD 300 (company registration)

2. Domain & Email Requirements

Domain URL:

• ☐ Registered domain name (e.g., yourbusiness.com, yourbusiness.sg)
• ☐ Domain connected and configured with correct DNS settings
• ☐ SSL certificate (provided free by Shopify once domain is connected)

Options: Purchase through Shopify, GoDaddy, Namecheap, Exabytes SG, etc.

Business Email:

• ☐ Professional email address using your domain (e.g., info@yourbusiness.com)
• ☐ Email configured for customer communications and order notifications

Recommended addresses: info@, support@, sales@, orders@

Options: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho Mail, or Shopify Email

3. Shopify Payments Singapore Requirements

For Individuals (unregistered businesses):

• ☐ NRIC number, FIN, or passport number
• ☐ Proof of address (if address cannot be automatically verified)
• ☐ Singpass verification (recommended) or manual entry with identity documents

For Sole Proprietorships:

• ☐ Owner details as listed on ACRA
• ☐ Account representative's NRIC, FIN, or passport number
• ☐ Singpass verification or identity documents

Bank Account Requirements:

• ☐ Full checking account with a Singapore bank
• ☐ Account in SGD currency
• ☐ Account eligible for recurring transfers
• ☐ Account set up for FAST or RTGS transfers

4. Product-Specific Licenses

Depending on what you sell, you may need additional licenses:

5. Tax & Compliance

• ☐ GST Registration – Required if annual turnover exceeds SGD 1 million (9% rate from 2024)
• ☐ PDPA Compliance – Privacy policy for handling customer data
• ☐ Corporate Tax Registration – Register with IRAS (Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore)

This checklist is for informational purposes only. Please verify current requirements with official sources.

ACRA  |  Shopify Help  |  IRAS