Key points
Prepare the proposed name, entity type, primary SSIC activity and any secondary activity or supporting approval. Eligible proposed position holders can apply directly; a CSP can also file. The application fee is S$15 and non-refundable. Review or referral can extend processing, so availability in a search is not an approval.
Planning your next steps
Retain the transaction number and register the business within the 120-day reservation period. ACRA distinguishes business-name registration from trade-mark protection and domain ownership: these require separate action. Check any operating licences too. As a practical sequence, align the name, entity type and activities before paying, then record the reservation expiry so the incorporation timetable remains realistic.
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