Singapore Marina Bay skyline at golden hour

Market Entry · Business Development · Local Representation

Korea Singapore.
In 90 days.

Kerim becomes your Singapore office. One integrated partner, full local capability, no full-time headcount.

90
Days to launch
70%
Cost vs. hiring
100+
Korean clients
12+
Industries

Why Singapore

The world's most business-friendly gateway to Asia.

Singapore offers Korean companies unmatched access to Southeast Asia's 700 million consumers — with world-class infrastructure, rule of law, and a business environment built for global ambition.

ASEAN Gateway
10 nations, fastest-growing bloc
English
Official business language
700M+
Consumers within reach
Top 3
Global financial centre in Asia
AAA
Credit rating, stable rule of law
#2
Ease of doing business, World Bank
#1 Port
World-class logistics in Asia
4,000+
MNCs with Asia HQ here

The Reality

Expanding into Singapore isn't easy.

Most Korean companies underestimate the complexity — until they're already in it. Seven critical barriers stand in the way.

01
No Local Contacts
Trusted networks take years to build
02
No Distributor Network
Channel partners are hard to find
03
Hiring is Expensive
SGD 8,000–15,000/month per hire
04
Legal & Compliance
MAS rules, secretarial, employment law
05
Marketing from Overseas
No local presence, no brand awareness
06
Remote Operations
Time zones, execution gaps, accountability
07
Language & Culture
Business norms differ significantly

The Kerim Way

We become your Singapore office.

Comprehensive capability across every function your Singapore operation needs. Four pillars, one team.

Pillar 01

Market Entry

  • Company incorporation
  • Corporate secretarial
  • Bank account assistance
  • Regulatory coordination
Pillar 02

Business Development

  • Distributor sourcing
  • Channel partner development
  • Appointment setting
  • Lead generation
Pillar 03

Marketing

  • Website localisation
  • Digital marketing
  • LinkedIn outreach
  • Trade shows & brand
Pillar 04

Local Representation

  • Attend meetings for you
  • Business negotiations
  • Customer support
  • Local business presence

The 90-Day Program

Your Singapore launch, sprint by sprint.

A structured, sprint-based program designed to deliver results fast.

  1. Weeks 1–2
    01

    Business Setup

    • · Company incorporation
    • · Bank account assistance
    • · Corporate secretarial coordination
  2. Weeks 3–4
    02

    Market Research

    • · Competitive landscape mapping
    • · Distributor profiling
    • · Buyer persona development
  3. Weeks 5–8
    03

    Prospecting & Launch

    • · Active sales outreach
    • · Distributor identification
    • · Digital marketing activation
  4. Weeks 9–12
    04

    Pipeline & Validation

    • · First sales meetings secured
    • · Qualified pipeline built
    • · 6-month growth plan delivered
IncorporatedMarket-ReadyPipeline ActiveRevenue Path Clear

The Smarter Alternative

Same capability. A fraction of the cost.

Why 100+ Korean companies chose Kerim over hiring locally.

Hiring LocallyKerim
Monthly CostSGD 12,000–20,000From SGD 3,000
Recruitment Time3–6 monthsStart within 2 weeks
Office & OverheadSGD 3,000–8,000Included
Business DevelopmentLimited to 1 personFull BD team
MarketingSeparate hire neededIncluded
ComplianceDIY or extra costFully managed
Local NetworkBuilding from zeroEstablished network
Speed to Market6–12 months90 days
Annual CostSGD 250,000+From SGD 36,000

What We Deliver

Measurable outcomes from day one.

Singapore Presence
Registered office & local representation
Business Established
Fully incorporated Singapore entity
5–10 Partner Intros
Qualified distributor & channel contacts
10–20 Sales Meetings
Decision-maker appointments secured
Distributor Pipeline
Active negotiation opportunities
Local Representative
On-ground presence for your brand
Sales Pipeline Built
Qualified leads in CRM
Market Validation
Data-backed expansion roadmap

Industries

Deep experience across 12+ sectors.

ManufacturingIndustrial EquipmentTechnologyAIMedicalSaaSConsumer GoodsBeautyFood & BeverageConstructionAutomotiveFashionElectronics

Your Singapore Growth Partner

Expand into Singapore with confidence.

From incorporation to your first customer — we help Korean businesses build a successful, sustainable presence in Singapore.

Let's build your Singapore presence
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