Singapore

Singapore ranks #1 for ease of doing business globally, with company registration completable in one day for a $300 fee, a 17% corporate tax rate, and zero capital gains tax. The city-state's strategic location between East and West, world-class port infrastructure, English-speaking workforce of 2.3 million, and deep venture capital ecosystem ($14 billion invested in 2024) make it Asia's premier startup hub. It issues 30,000+ new business registrations annually.