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Multinational Company List in Singapore :
The List : German Multinationals
More than 1,300 German companies in Singapore.
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German MNC in Singapore :
HAWE Hydraulik Singapore Pte Ltd | Heinkel Process Technology Pte Ltd | Hoesch Bausysteme GmbH | Hoffmann Quality Tools Singapore Pte Ltd | io-consultants Pte Ltd | ifm electronic Pte Ltd | | INIT Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd | I-O & YT Pte Ltd | ISC FAR EAST PTE LTD | ISPA Consult (Asia) Pte Ltd | Jess World Consultancy Pte Ltd | KASTO Asia Pacific Pte Ltd | KBA Koenig & Bauer AG (Asia Pacific) Sdn. Bhd. | K.D. FEDDERSEN SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. | Klueber Lubrication South East Asia Pte Ltd | KMW Asia Pacific Pte Ltd | Koastal Industries Pte Ltd | Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg | Lauda Singapore Pte Ltd | Leistritz Sea Pte Ltd | Loacker Recycling Asia Pte Ltd | Lorenz Snack-World Singapore Pte Ltd | Luther Corporate Services Pte Ltd | Machwuerth Team (MTI) Asia Pte. Ltd. | MAGMA Engineering Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd | Martin Braun Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. | Memphis Electronic Singapore Pte Ltd. | Minimax Fire Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd | Modern Times Management & Consulting (MTMC) Pte. Ltd. | | Murr Asia Pacific Pte Ltd | Nanofocus Pte Ltd | Nichias Singapore Pte Ltd | NILO Asia Pte Ltd. | | Nouvtek International Pte Ltd | Ocean 5 Technologies Pte Ltd. | Oechsler Asia Holdings Pte Ltd | | OneVision Software (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd. | Oschatz (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. | Optek-Danulat Pte Ltd | Pactiv Asia Pte Ltd | PAN Asia-Pet Animal Nutrition Pte Ltd | VAHLE SOUTH EAST ASIA PTE. LTD. | Pferd Asia Pacific Pte Ltd | Piller Power Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Piller SEA Pte. Ltd. | Pilz South East Asia Pte Ltd. |
Singapore Company List : Japanese Multinational Companies in Singapore
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Multinational Companies in Singapore : Malaysia
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Multinational Company List : Australia
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List of MNCs in Singapore : United States of America (USA)
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List of MNCs in Singapore : United Kingdom
Over 700 British businesses operate in Singapore and the UK is one of the Singapore’s largest investor / trading partner.
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List of MNCs in Singapore : Switzerland
More than 400 Swiss businesses operate in Singapore and the Switzerland is one of the Singapore’s largest investor / trading partner.
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List of MNCs in Singapore : France
Singapore is the second top Asian destination for French investment and over 1,900 French companies are based in Singapore. These companies are in the areas of chemistry, electronics, and finance, and include Airbus, Bolloré Group, EDF, Engie and Total.
Source : www.enterprisesg.gov.sg
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List of MNCs in Singapore : Sweden
Today Singapore hosts more than 250 Swedish companies – one of the highest numbers in Asia Pacific.
Source : www.business-sweden.com
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List of MNCs in Singapore : Italy
According to Govt statictics, more than 600 Italian companies are registered in Singapore. These companies are primarily in the services, electronics, chemicals, and consumer products sectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What defines a “multinational company” in Singapore?
A multinational company (MNC) in Singapore is an enterprise that operates in multiple countries and maintains a substantial presence, either a regional headquarters or Asia-Pacific hub, major office, or significant investment in Singapore.
Why do multinationals choose Singapore for their regional HQ?
Singapore offers strategic advantages: a pro-business ecosystem, low corporate tax rates (capped at 17% with no capital gains tax), robust legal frameworks, multilingual talent, and advanced infrastructure with strategic location, making it ideal for regional headquarters.
How many international firms and MNCs operate in Singapore?
Singapore hosts over 40,000 international firms, including more than 7,500 multinational corporations active in sectors like tech, finance, logistics, and manufacturing.
Which countries do multinational companies (MNCs) in Singapore originate from?
Singapore hosts MNCs from a wide range of source countries across multiple industries. Here are some of them:
- United States: Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, 3M, Accenture, Cisco, Procter & Gamble, GE, Caterpillar, Johnson & Johnson, UPS, Hewlett‑Packard, Coca‑Cola, Dell, Citigroup, Disney, Colgate‑Palmolive, etc.
- Germany: Bosch, Bayer AG, Deutsche Post DHL, ABB, Siemens, Continental Automotive.
- Japan: Rakuten, Sony, Panasonic, Bridgestone, Marubeni, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsui & Co., Mitsui Chemicals.
- Netherlands/UK: Philips, Unilever.
- Switzerland: Roche, Novartis, Credit Suisse, GlaxoSmithKline, Glencore, Mercuria Energy, Gunvor, Vitol, Vopak.
- Sweden: Ericsson, Electrolux, H&M, AstraZeneca, Atlas Copco, SKF.
- France: CIC, Louis Dreyfus Company, BNP Paribas.
- China: Many Chinese firms including Alibaba, Huawei, Shein, TikTok (ByteDance), Nio have regional hubs in Singapore.
- South Korea: Hanwa Corporation, POSCO International.
- New Zealand: Xero (cloud accounting software).
- Brazil: Vale International.
How many MNCs have their Asia or global HQ in Singapore?
While an exact number isn’t public, historical data from EDB showed ~7,000 MNC HQs in Singapore, and almost half of the MNCs have Asia HQs there, outpacing locations like Hong Kong.
How many Fortune‑listed firms are based in Singapore?
In 2025, 81 companies from Singapore appear on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500, generating a combined revenue of US $637 billion, over one-third of the region’s total.
Which major industries do MNCs in Singapore represent?
Key sectors include:
- Technology & Innovation: e.g. Google, IBM, Micron
- Finance & Banking: led by DBS, OCBC, UOB
- Manufacturing & Energy: ExxonMobil, Shell, 3M
- Logistics: DHL, FedEx
- Healthcare & Pharma: Pfizer, Roche
- Consumer Goods: P&G, Unilever.
What incentives does Singapore offer to attract MNCs?
The country provides tax incentives, innovation grants, and special concessionary rates for qualifying international/regional headquarters via agencies like EDB, IMDA, and Enterprise Singapore.
What economic benefits do MNCs bring to Singapore?
MNCs contribute through job creation, tech transfer, increased GDP, and boosting competitiveness. For example, Enterprise Singapore-backed projects added S$14.5 billion in revenue and 12,300 new jobs in 2024.
How does Singapore compare with other ASEAN hubs like Malaysia and Hong Kong?
Although alternatives offer lower costs, Singapore maintains its competitive edge via political stability, robust legal systems, infrastructure, and availability of high-skilled talent—particularly appealing to Japanese and Western firms.
Are there any challenges for MNCs in Singapore?
Limits include relatively high operational costs (labor and real estate) and increased regional competition. Still, benefits often outweigh these trade-offs for many global firms.