What are the types of companies in Singapore?

I've heard that their are different process when registering for a business in Singapore and these depend on the type of company. What are the main types of companies in Singapore and whare is/are the difference/s between the types of companies? What are the procedures for registration for each type of company?

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There are two main types of companies in Singapore.. The first one is the public company which is listed on the Singapore Exchange and typically has more than 50 Employees. The second one is the private company which are not listed on the Singapore Exchange and can only have a maximum of 50 employees. For private companies there are a few different set-up options: Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, and Private Limited Companies.

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