{"id":874,"date":"2023-06-09T09:06:22","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T09:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/"},"modified":"2023-07-13T12:55:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T12:55:28","slug":"free-zones-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Zones in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br><strong>Free trade zones<\/strong>&nbsp;are areas through which companies can import, sell or export goods without customs, excise duties or&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/goods-and-services-tax-in-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">goods and services tax<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(GST).&nbsp;<strong>Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;also has&nbsp;<strong>free trade zones (FTZs)<\/strong>&nbsp;which enables companies in the trading sector to benefit from transportation facilities. These special areas are regulated by the&nbsp;<strong>Free Trade Zones Act<\/strong>&nbsp;enabled in 1966 and last amended in 2014.&nbsp;<strong>Singapore\u2019s FTZs&nbsp;<\/strong>allows companies to store their merchandise temporarily until they are loaded to a ship or an aircraft without customs clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">specialists in company formation in Singapore<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;can provide you with more information about the facilities offered in the city-state\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>free trade zones<\/strong>. Those who want to&nbsp;<strong>open free zones companies in Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;can rely on the services provided by our local consultants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #002e5b;color:#002e5b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #002e5b;color:#002e5b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/#the-free-trade-zones-act-in-singapore\" title=\"The Free Trade Zones Act in Singapore\">The Free Trade Zones Act in Singapore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/#singapores-free-trade-zones-%e2%80%93-presented-by-our-experts-in-opening-companies-in-singapore\" title=\"Singapore\u2019s free trade zones &#8211;&nbsp; presented by our experts in opening companies in Singapore\">Singapore\u2019s free trade zones &#8211;&nbsp; presented by our experts in opening companies in Singapore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/#opening-a-company-in-a-singapore-free-zone\" title=\"Opening a company in a Singapore free zone\">Opening a company in a Singapore free zone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/#requirements-for-starting-a-business-in-a-free-zone-in-singapore\" title=\"Requirements for starting a business in a free zone in Singapore\">Requirements for starting a business in a free zone in Singapore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/#permits-and-licenses-for-operating-in-singapore-free-zones\" title=\"Permits and licenses for operating in Singapore free zones\">Permits and licenses for operating in Singapore free zones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/#the-advantages-of-free-trade-zone-companies-in-singapore\" title=\"The advantages of free trade zone companies in Singapore\">The advantages of free trade zone companies in Singapore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/#the-largest-free-zones-in-singapore\" title=\"The largest free zones in Singapore\">The largest free zones in Singapore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/#keppel-district-park-in-singapore\" title=\"Keppel District Park in Singapore\">Keppel District Park in Singapore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/free-zones-in-singapore\/#how-to-choose-the-best-singapore-free-zone-for-starting-a-business\" title=\"How to choose the best Singapore free zone for starting a business?\">How to choose the best Singapore free zone for starting a business?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-free-trade-zones-act-in-singapore\"><\/span><strong>The Free Trade Zones Act in Singapore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/faq-on-free-zone-companies-in-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore free zones<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;fall under the&nbsp;<strong>Free Trade Zones Law<\/strong>&nbsp;which was enabled in 1966 and last amended in 2014. The law provides for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the authorities in charge with verifying the activities of companies operating in the free zones;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the activities which can be undertaken by free zones companies in Singapore;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the types of licenses and permits required to manufacture and sell goods in the free zones;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the penalties for not respecting the regulations imposed by the free zone authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The main authorities which supervise the activities of&nbsp;<strong>free zone companies in Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;are the Free Zone Advisory Committee, the Director of the Singapore Customs and the Ministry for Trade and Industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/why-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore company formation consultants<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;can offer detailed information on the provisions of the&nbsp;<strong>Free Trade Zones Law<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"singapores-free-trade-zones-%e2%80%93-presented-by-our-experts-in-opening-companies-in-singapore\"><\/span><strong>Singapore\u2019s free trade zones &#8211;&nbsp; presented by our experts in opening companies in Singapore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the moment,&nbsp;<strong>Singapore has nine free trade zones<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brani Terminal;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keppel District Park;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tanjong Pagar Terminal and Keppel Terminal;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jurong Port;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sembawang Wharves;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pasir Panjang Wharves,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Changi Airport Group;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Changi Airport Cargo Terminal Complex;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Singapore FreePort located in the Airport Logistics Park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/types-of-companies-in-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore companies<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;operating in one of these&nbsp;<strong>FTZs<\/strong>&nbsp;are not required to pay customs duties until their goods exit the<strong>&nbsp;free zones<\/strong>. These companies also benefit from streamlined customs procedures when importing goods in the city-state. In case you are interested in&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">setting up a company in Singapore<\/a>&nbsp;in a free zone<\/strong>, our agents are at your disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to operate in one of&nbsp;<strong>Singapore\u2019s free zones<\/strong>, local companies must obtain a permit from TradeNet which allows them to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/imports-and-exports-in-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">import, export<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and transport their goods overseas. Our specialists in&nbsp;<strong>company formation in Singapore&nbsp;<\/strong>can help local companies obtain the needed permit. Local companies must also obtain permission from the Customs Authorities in order to keep their goods in the&nbsp;<strong>FTZs<\/strong>. Foreign&nbsp;<strong>companies operating in Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;must work with local transporters and traders in order to obtain a license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign companies can also operate in free zones by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/establish-a-branch-office-in-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>opening a branch office in Singapore<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"opening-a-company-in-a-singapore-free-zone\"><\/span><strong>Opening a company in a Singapore free zone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign investors seeking to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open a company<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;in one of Singapore\u2019s<\/a>&nbsp;free zones<\/strong>&nbsp;can do so without any restrictions. The minimum share capital for&nbsp;<strong>setting up a company in Singapore in an FTZ<\/strong>&nbsp;depends on whether the company needs a warehouse or office spaces and it must be deposited within the first year of the registration. The company must also obtain a permit from the&nbsp;<strong>free zone<\/strong>\u2019s authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also invite you to read about&nbsp;<strong>Singapore&#8217;s free zones<\/strong>&nbsp;in the scheme below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Free-Zones-in-Singapore-480x1200.png\" alt=\"Free Zones in Singapore\" class=\"wp-image-332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Free-Zones-in-Singapore-480x1200.png 480w, https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Free-Zones-in-Singapore-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Free-Zones-in-Singapore-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Free-Zones-in-Singapore-614x1536.png 614w, https:\/\/opencompanysingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Free-Zones-in-Singapore.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"requirements-for-starting-a-business-in-a-free-zone-in-singapore\"><\/span><strong>Requirements for starting a business in a free zone in Singapore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who want to&nbsp;<strong>open companies in Singapore\u2019s free zones<\/strong>&nbsp;must comply with certain requirements, which must respect the provisions of the&nbsp;<strong>Company Law<\/strong>&nbsp;but also those of the&nbsp;<strong>Free Trade Zones Act<\/strong>. All Singapore free zones are opened to both local and foreign investors seeking to operate in the city-state and entrepreneurs who can be natural persons or corporate ones must first obtain a permit from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporepsa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PSA Corporation Authority<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/the-share-capital-in-singapore\"><strong>minimum share capital<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>setting up a free zone company in Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;is 100,000 SGD for companies seeking to have warehousing spaces and 50,000 SGD for those in need of office spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The registration of the company will then follow the same steps as those for setting up a business outside the free zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corporations seeking to&nbsp;<strong>open<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>free zone companies in Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;must also file their certificates of incorporation and the audit accounts report for the last financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<strong>company formation representatives<\/strong>&nbsp;can help with all the formalities related to&nbsp;<strong>starting a branch office in Singapore.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"permits-and-licenses-for-operating-in-singapore-free-zones\"><\/span><strong>Permits and licenses for operating in Singapore free zones<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main&nbsp;<strong>types of licenses<\/strong>&nbsp;which must be obtained by those interested in operating in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/why-open-a-company-in-jurongsingapore\"><strong>Singapore free zones<\/strong><\/a>. The first one is available for corporate users, while the second one is issued for individuals and has a temporary validity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to apply for a PSA Pass, one must respect the conditions, safety and security rules imposed by the agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following documents must be submitted for a temporary pass which is usually issued by an employer or sponsor for a worker in the company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; the name of the applicant;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; the applicant\u2019s NRIC number (only Singapore citizens and residents have such a number);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; the passport number of the applicant;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; the applicant\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/work-permit-in-singapore\"><strong>work permit<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;number;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; information about the date and time of the applicant\u2019s request to enter the Restricted Areas;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; the reason why the applicants needs to enter the Restricted Areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The temporary pass can be issued for 24 hours or 2 weeks, the latter being the maximum duration of such a permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of a PSA permit, the validity period is 1 or 3 years and is subject to various fees. It takes no more than 4 days for the Authority to issue any of the two types of passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need more information or have any questions on&nbsp;<strong>free zones in Singapore<\/strong>, our agents here are at your disposal with detailed answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-advantages-of-free-trade-zone-companies-in-singapore\"><\/span><strong>The advantages of free trade zone companies in Singapore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main advantage of all&nbsp;<strong>free zones created in Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;is related to the extensive storage facilities which can be accessed by both local and foreign companies. Apart from these,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/company-registration-in-a-singapore-free-zone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore companies<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;will also benefit from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the trans-shipment of non-controllable goods requires no permits or licenses within the free zone;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; there are no customs duties for goods transiting or being stored in the free zones;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the products imported into the Singapore free trade zones are not subject to the GST;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; companies operating in the free zones will benefit from simplifies customs procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All&nbsp;<strong>Singapore free zones<\/strong>&nbsp;are located close to some of the largest waters transiting the city-state, which represents a great advantage for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/open-a-commodity-trading-business-in-singapore\"><strong>shipping companies<\/strong><\/a>. You can rely on our local advisors if you want to&nbsp;<strong>open a company in Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;as a shipping company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-largest-free-zones-in-singapore\"><\/span><strong>The largest free zones in Singapore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of the&nbsp;<strong>largest free zones in Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;are&nbsp;<strong>Jurong Port<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/opencompanysingapore.com.com\/industrial-parks-in-singapore\"><strong>Changi Airport<\/strong><\/a>. The first one offers access to one of the largest rivers in Singapore, while the second one to the largest airport in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/open-a-company-in-jurong-port-in-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jurong Port<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;can accommodate up to 15,000 vessels per year and represents one of the world\u2019s largest multi-purpose ports with facilities which include a great number of warehouses and a cement terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Changi Airport<\/strong>&nbsp;is dedicated to companies transporting goods by air and the&nbsp;<strong>free zone<\/strong>&nbsp;attached to the airport hosts both warehouses for the storage of goods, as well as office spaces for the Singapore companies operating here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"keppel-district-park-in-singapore\"><\/span><strong>Keppel District Park in Singapore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keppel District Park<\/strong>&nbsp;is one of the most important&nbsp;<strong>free zones in Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;which has undergone modernization in order to offer large warehousing and office spaces, as well as cargo distribution systems which are connected to other&nbsp;<strong>Singapore free zones<\/strong>, among which Brani Terminal, Tanjong Pagar and Pasir Panjang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keppel Distripark<\/strong>&nbsp;is also known for having quick access to some of the most important&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/open-a-car-repair-business-in-singapore\"><strong>roadways and highways in Singapore<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With respect to the services available for those who want to&nbsp;<strong>set up free zone companies in Keppel District Park<\/strong>, we can mention the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; cargo consolidation, trans-loading and storage;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; cargo sampling, packing, surveying, marking and re-packing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; a central distribution and a regional distribution center;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; freight forwarding;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; container operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common carriers can also benefit from co-loading services even if they do not operate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/start-a-ship-repair-company-in-singapore\"><strong>vessels<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to&nbsp;<strong>open a company in Singapore<\/strong>&nbsp;and decide for&nbsp;<strong>Keppel District Park<\/strong>, our local advisors can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video below offers information on&nbsp;<strong>Singapore&#8217;s free zones:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Free Zones in Singapore\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K5dQ4sjpBmw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-choose-the-best-singapore-free-zone-for-starting-a-business\"><\/span><strong>How to choose the best Singapore free zone for starting a business?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering all&nbsp;<strong>Singapore free zones<\/strong>&nbsp;offer similar operating conditions, choosing the appropriate economic zone for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/how-to-change-your-business-structure-in-singapore\"><strong>setting up a business&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a>can be difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is some information on the characteristics of&nbsp;<strong>free zones in Singapore<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Jurong Port which is one the largest free zones in the city-state offers more than 170,000 sqm of warehousing spaces;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Changi Airport Group, on the other hand, offers more than 100,000 sqm of office and warehousing spaces;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changi Airport also has more than 70 hectares of land which can be used by companies operating here;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changi Airport has the capacity to handle more than 3 million tons of goods per year;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Changi Airport Free Zone also has 14 dedicated freight parking bays;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keppel District Park has more than 45 warehouse covered modules with areas of 1,000 to 5,000 sqm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For assistance with the documentation and licensing for&nbsp;<strong>starting a company in a free trade zone<\/strong>, do not hesitate to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencompanysingapore.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our Singapore consultants in company formation<\/a><\/strong>. 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