Headquarters

1^st

in the world for ease of doing business¹.

2^nd

in global competitiveness according to the Institute for Management Development in 2025².

most popular regional HQ destination in Asia³.

Why Singapore leads as a base for regional and global headquarters

Singapore is where ambition meets opportunity, making it the natural choice for managing regional and global operations and driving long-term growth.

Global companies like Amazon, Dyson, and Unilever base their regional hubs here for our ease of doing business, strong and diverse talent pool, world-class infrastructure, and connectivity. Singapore offers the expertise, reach, and confidence that businesses need to grow across Asia.

In an increasingly uncertain global landscape, Singapore is a trusted and stable partner for companies to plan long-term and invest with confidence.

Singapore’s headquarters advantages

Professional business team in a meeting room with a presenter standing and speaking, while colleagues sit around a table with laptops, charts, and coffee cups, collaborating in a bright office space.

Access to world-class talent

We are home to a highly educated and internationally experienced workforce, ranking second globally and first in the Asia-Pacific region on the 2023 Global Talent Competitiveness Index.

Among the top 100 MNCs, 46 per cent chose Singapore for their regional headquarters - evidence of our appeal to leading multinationals⁴.

Amid a competitive global talent landscape, our strong core of local talent, coupled with our liveability and openness to global talent, makes Singapore the best place to build a high-performing team.

Spacious and modern airport terminal with geometric ceiling design, red seating, digital flight information boards, and a few travelers walking through the departure area.

Strategic regional connectivity

Situated at the heart of Asia, Singapore serves as a gateway to the region, connecting to nearly 160 cities via 100 airlines⁵.

Today, global companies with regional headquarters in Singapore, such as Amazon, 3M, and Syngenta, benefit from our strategic connectivity and world-class infrastructure. By 2040, Asia is on track to top 50 per cent of global GDP, giving headquarters in Singapore direct access to the fastest‑growing economic region in the world.

Our efficient Changi Airport and deep‑sea port facilitate seamless movement of personnel and goods, while a multicultural environment mirrors the diversity of regional markets, making us an ideal test bed for product launches across ASEAN.

Modern skyline of Singapore's central business district with tall office skyscrapers set against a clear blue sky, viewed from across the river.

Ease of doing business, backed by trust and efficiency

Companies can set up a business in Singapore in as little as one day, with fee‑paid applications processed within 15 minutes.

Our second‑place global competitiveness ranking in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness report underscores the strength of our rule of law, government efficiency, and infrastructure.

Streamlined customs procedures, which process 90 per cent of electronics permits within ten minutes, ensure that headquarters can focus on growth rather than be bogged down by bureaucracy.

Companies can easily plug into Singapore’s ecosystems and connect with clients, suppliers, financiers, collaborators, professional service providers, and R&D partners to support their business needs.

Global companies driving regional and global growth
from Singapore

How four firms are using Singapore as a base to grow in Asia

For Toho Co., Tulip Interfaces, Komax, and ACT Group, Singapore’s business ecosystem, talent pool, and regional connectivity are powering their expansion plans in Asia and beyond.

Businesses innovating in Singapore to serve Asia’s fastest-growing markets

Four businesses – Expedera, GivEnergy, IDEMIA and Gene Solutions are building R&D centres, Asia-Pacific headquarters and advanced labs here to drive innovation in NPUs, sustainable energy, digital identity and genetic testing across the region.

MÜNZING expands regional presence with Singapore base

MÜNZING chose Singapore as its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters to centralise its warehousing operations, enabling faster delivery times and reduced transportation emissions across the region's markets.

Medtronic opens first SEA Robotics Experience Studio in Singapore

A new Robotics Experience Studio amplifies training and education in surgical robotics and AI, improving access to advanced health care across Southeast Asia and strengthening Medtronic’s regional hub.

Lubrizol accelerates regional innovation, collaboration with new Singapore Innovation Center

Lubrizol's Innovation Centre will harness Singapore's strong pool of innovators and deep technical expertise to develop specialty chemicals for mobility, healthcare, and beauty applications.

Micron scales in Singapore to meet global HBM demand

Backed by US$7B, Singapore’s first HBM advanced-packaging facility will begin operations in 2026, ramp in 2027, and bolster worldwide AI-memory supply.

Supply Chain 4.0 (SC4.0) Programme

A public-private partnership programme by A*STAR's Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) to research and co-develop digital and automation technologies with industry partners to enable responsive, resilient, and secure supply chains.

go Series Programmes

Republic Polytechnic’s go Series Programmes equip you with practical skills and projects, backed by consultancy in supply chain areas from automation & engineering to transport optimisation.

Discover programmes to transform your business

Explore additional programmes designed to enhance the capabilities or broaden the scope of operations for businesses in Singapore.

Opportunities in thriving industries

Explore opportunities for market expansion across Southeast Asia from a centralised base in Singapore. With ready talent and robust infrastructure, your Asia-Pacific growth can scale efficiently.