City Profile

Singapore, Singapore

Singapore is the economic powerhouse of Southeast Asia and a world-class global financial hub. The city-state offers perfect infrastructure, Western-level legal certainty, and access to high-growth Asian markets. Ideal for entrepreneurs building an Asian HQ with first-class reputation.

Region: asia-pacificClimate Zone: tropicalUpdated: 2025-01-05Data Version: 2026-02medium

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Lat 1.28967 / Lon 103.85007

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Residency Quick Facts

Entry Rule

Residency Path

1-2 Jahre, verlängerbar

Top Personal Tax

Data Version

2026-02

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This is a directory, not a ranking and not legal, tax, or financial advice.

Climate

City Native

Climate Typetropical
Climate Comfort Score 1 52 score_1_5
Temp Summer Avg C31 c
Temp Winter Avg C27 c
Rainy MonthsNov, Dec, Jan
Best MonthsFeb, Mar, Apr

Sources: Open-Meteo Climate API (api);

Environment

Hybrid

Environment Quality Score 1 54 score_1_5
City Air Quality Referenceiqair_proxy
Air Policy Strengthhigh

Sources: World Air Quality Index (index); World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Nature

Country Proxy

Nature Access Score 1 51 score_1_5
Coast AccessNo

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Cost of Living

Country Native

Cost Value Score 1 51 score_1_5
Col Index Ch 10095 index
Rent 1br Sgd Min2500 sgd
Rent 1br Sgd Max4000 sgd
Monthly Budget Sgd Min4500 sgd
Monthly Budget Sgd Max7500 sgd

Sources: World Bank PPP Indicators (official_statistics); Numbeo Cost of Living (crowdsourced);

Safety

Country Native

Safety Stability Score 1 55 score_1_5
Rule Of Law Bandvery_high

Sources: Global Peace Index (index); World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Healthcare

Country Native

Healthcare System Score 1 55 score_1_5
Healthcare Quality Bandexcellent

Sources: WHO Global Health Observatory (official_statistics);

Infrastructure

Hybrid

Infrastructure Connectivity Score 1 55 score_1_5
Internet Mbps200 mbps
Coworking Presencemany
International SchoolsYes

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics); Ookla Speedtest Global Index (index); Google Places (api);

Social / Community

Country Native

Social Cultural Fit Score 1 54 score_1_5
English Accesshigh

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Education

Country Native

Education Access Score 1 55 score_1_5
International SchoolsYes

Sources: OECD Education at a Glance (official_statistics);

Residency Access

Country Native

Residency Access Score 1 52 score_1_5
Visa Option Count3 count
Entry Duration1-2 Jahre, verlängerbar text

Sources: IATA Timatic (dataset); Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Residency Path

Country Native

Residency Path Score 1 51 score_1_5
Temporary Residence1-2 Jahre, verlängerbar text
Permanent Residence AvailableNo

Sources: Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Taxes

Country Native

Tax Competitiveness Score 1 54 score_1_5
Personal Income Tax Estimated Pct15 pct

Sources: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (documentation);

Everyday Life

Country Proxy

Convenience Daily Life Score 1 55 score_1_5
Seasonalitymedium

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics); Numbeo Cost of Living (crowdsourced);

Advantages

Perfect infrastructure and efficiency
17% corporate tax, no capital gains tax
First-class banking infrastructure (DBS, OCBC, UOB)
English as business language
Safest place globally
Strategic location as Asia hub

Disadvantages

Very high cost of living
Hot, humid climate year-round
Strict regulation in many areas
Small area, limited nature
Work permit for foreigners can be complex

Ideal For

Tech entrepreneurs with Asia focus
Trading and financial services
E-commerce targeting APAC market
Holding structures for Asia investments

Not Ideal For

Budget startups and bootstrappers
Those who love nature and outdoor
Creative scene and nightlife focus

Field Intelligence

Housing: CBD expensive, Tiong Bahru or East Coast for better value. HDB flats for long-term.
Banking: DBS for local banking, HSBC for international. Wise/Revolut for multi-currency.
Bureaucracy: Company formation in 1-2 days via ACRA. Corporate Secretary mandatory. Budget: SGD 2000-3000/year.
Work: SGInnovate, NUS Enterprise, Antler Singapore for startup scene. WeWork and JustCo for coworking.
Expat friction: SGInnovate, NUS Enterprise, Antler Singapore for startup scene. WeWork and JustCo for coworking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Singapore ranked as top in Atlas?

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When was the Singapore profile updated?

lastUpdated: 2025-01-05, dataVersion: 2026-02.

What source logic applies to Singapore?

Atlas follows official > index > proxy > crowdsourced. Crowdsourced is never primary.