Nasdaq listing for Singapore companies.
The senior US venue for growth companies. A reverse takeover reaches Nasdaq either by merging into a Nasdaq-listed shell or by uplisting from the OTC Markets once the initial listing standards are met.
For a private company in Singapore, the Nasdaq Stock Market can be reached through a reverse takeover — the merger of the operating business into a shell company — provided the applicable listing standards are met.
- A Singapore company can reach the Nasdaq Stock Market by merging into a listed shell, or by uplisting to it from a lower tier once the standards are met.
- Nasdaq operates three tiers — the Capital Market, the Global Market, and the Global Select Market — each with quantitative thresholds for equity or market value, public float, shareholders, and a minimum US$4.00 bid price, plus corporate-governance requirements.
- US-standard audited financials from a PCAOB-registered auditor are required, and are usually the critical-path item.
- Reverse Takeover arranges and coordinates the transaction; the regulated work is done by licensed specialists.
The route in brief
| Venue | Nasdaq — the Nasdaq Stock Market |
|---|---|
| Route | Reverse takeover into a listed shell, or uplisting from a lower tier once standards are met. |
| Standards | Nasdaq operates three tiers — the Capital Market, the Global Market, and the Global Select Market — each with quantitative thresholds for equity or market value, public float, shareholders, and a minimum US$4.00 bid price, plus corporate-governance requirements. |
| Home market | Singapore Exchange (SGX) · regulator MAS |
| Currency | Singapore dollar (SGD) |
| Our role | Advisory and arranger; not a broker-dealer, law firm or auditor. |
Nasdaq for Singapore companies
Nasdaq suits Singapore-headquartered technology, fintech and healthcare groups seeking a global institutional register and recognisable comparables. A reverse takeover reaches it by merging into a Nasdaq shell or uplisting from the OTC once standards such as the US$4.00 minimum bid, float and shareholder tests are met.
Structuring a reverse takeover from Singapore
Singapore's appeal in cross-border structuring is that its holding companies are already well regarded by US market participants, and the jurisdiction imposes no exchange controls, so funding flows and the share-for-share mechanics of a reverse takeover tend to be unencumbered. Many groups can list through the Singapore parent itself, or interpose a Cayman vehicle where market convention favours it; both are familiar to US counsel and auditors. The more important workstreams are usually cross-border tax — making use of Singapore's treaty network without creating unintended exposures — and reconciling the US plan with any existing SGX ambitions. MAS oversight is relevant to regulated activities. This is general orientation, and the precise structure should be confirmed with qualified tax and legal advisers.
Considering Nasdaq for your Singapore company?
Start an enquiry →Nasdaq listing for Singapore companies — FAQ
Q1Can a Singapore company list on Nasdaq via reverse takeover?
A Singapore company can reach the Nasdaq Stock Market by merging into a shell already listed there, or by uplisting once it meets the applicable standards. Nasdaq operates three tiers — the Capital Market, the Global Market, and the Global Select Market — each with quantitative thresholds for equity or market value, public float, shareholders, and a minimum US$4.00 bid price, plus corporate-governance requirements.
Q2What are the Nasdaq listing standards?
Nasdaq operates three tiers — the Capital Market, the Global Market, and the Global Select Market — each with quantitative thresholds for equity or market value, public float, shareholders, and a minimum US$4.00 bid price, plus corporate-governance requirements. Meeting these standards, and maintaining them, is assessed with US securities counsel as part of the transaction.
Q3Is Reverse Takeover a broker-dealer?
No. Reverse Takeover is an advisory and arranger, not a registered broker-dealer, law firm or auditor. Regulated activities are performed by licensed US securities counsel, PCAOB-registered auditors, transfer agents and broker-dealers coordinated on the transaction.
Other US venues for Singapore companies
- NYSE American listingSingapore → NYSE American
- OTC Markets listingSingapore → OTC Markets
- Singapore — all routesCountry overview
This page is general, educational information about listing routes and is not investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice, nor an offer or solicitation. Regulatory details change and vary by circumstance; obtain advice from qualified US securities counsel and your home-market advisers. See our disclosures.