How to find a company's registration number in Singapore
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How do I find a company's registration number in Singapore?
Search the company's name on ACRA at https://www.acra.gov.sg. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.
Step-by-step
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Search by company name
Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.
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Copy the registration number
The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.
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Confirm it's the right entity
Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.
Frequently asked questions
Where is a Singapore company's registration number published?
It appears on the entity's public profile in ACRA (https://www.acra.gov.sg) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.
Is looking up a Singapore registration number free?
Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on ACRA is free and does not require an account.
What is a UEN?
UEN (Unique Entity Number) is a standard identification number for all entities registered in Singapore. It's a 9 or 10-character alphanumeric code used for all government transactions. Format: XXXXXXXXX for businesses, TXXYYXXXXL for local companies.
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Is the Singapore company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the ACRA / BizFile+ are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Singapore business registry?
The ACRA / BizFile+ is the official public register of companies incorporated in Singapore. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.acra.gov.sg.
Where do I find a Singapore company's registration number?
Every registered Singapore entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its ACRA / BizFile+ record.
Is a Singapore registration number the same as a VAT number?
No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the ACRA / BizFile+ when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.
Related guides and tools
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- Search the company register
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- Search the business registry
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- Find the right entity
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Singapore data
- Singapore company search
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- ACRA guide
Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Singapore)