Question 1

How many new businesses were registered in Singapore in 2025?

Accepted Answer

77,944 new businesses were registered in Singapore in 2025. Source: ACRA entity registry data via SGP Directory.

Question 2

What is the most popular industry sector in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

The most popular industry sector in Singapore is Wholesale and Retail Trade with 639,778 active entities. Source: ACRA entity registry data via SGP Directory.

Question 3

What is the average number of new businesses registered per day in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

On average, 213.5 new businesses are registered every day in Singapore. Source: ACRA entity registry data via SGP Directory.

Question 4

What percentage of Singapore businesses survive long-term?

Accepted Answer

21.8% of businesses registered in Singapore before 2023 are still active today. Source: SGP Directory analysis of ACRA entity registry data.

Question 5

What percentage of Singapore businesses have changed their name?

Accepted Answer

10.1% of Singapore businesses have changed their name at least once — about 1 in 10 businesses. Source: SGP Directory analysis of ACRA entity registry data.

Question 6

What is the most popular financial year-end month for Singapore companies?

Accepted Answer

December is the most popular financial year-end month for Singapore companies, with 379,979 companies closing their books in this month. Source: ACRA entity registry data via SGP Directory.

Question 7

What is the most popular business activity registered in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

The most popular business activity registered in Singapore in 2025 is Wholesale trade of a variety of goods without a dominant product with 7,562 new registrations. Source: ACRA entity registry data via SGP Directory.

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