Quick Answer
- ACRA lists S$15 for VCC name application and S$8,000 for VCC registration.
- ACRA lists S$400 to register a sub-fund.
- Annual return filing is listed by ACRA at S$1,600.
- Professional costs vary heavily by strategy, investor base, documents and service provider scope.
Government fees are only the starting point
A VCC is more specialised than an ordinary Singapore company. Even where the filing is straightforward, the fund structure, constitution, offering documents, fund manager position, administration model and tax planning can create significant professional costs.
What to ask providers
Ask for a fee table that separates ACRA fees, legal documents, company secretary, registered office, fund administration, audit, tax, FATCA, CRS and any sub-fund work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is S$8,000 the full cost of a VCC?
No. That is the ACRA registration fee. It does not include professional and operating costs.
Is an umbrella VCC more expensive?
It can be more expensive at launch, especially if sub-funds are registered and documents are more complex.
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