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SG Trust Mark

Headquarters in Singapore

The business hub for
global growth

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1st

in the world for ease of doing business1.

2nd

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

#1

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

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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