Corporate Secretarial

What We Do

We specialize in providing a full spectrum of corporate secretarial and governance services to assist businesses in establishing a presence in Singapore, as well as serving as the main contact point in establishing presences in Southeast Asia. Our team of experienced professionals can help you handling all aspects of your company's corporate governance, from statutory records to regulatory filings and compliance requirements, including (but not limited to):

Grant Application

IP/TM Application

Corporate secretary

Global mobility solutions

Company formation

Business Compliance

Corporate Advisory

Corporate structure advisory

FAQs

What are corporate secretarial services?

Corporate secretarial services support companies in meeting their statutory and regulatory obligations under the Singapore Companies Act and ACRA regulations. These services ensure proper corporate governance, timely filings, and accurate maintenance of statutory records.

Why are corporate secretarial services important?

Corporate secretarial services help companies: Stay compliant with statutory requirements, Avoid penalties and late filing fees, Maintain proper corporate governance, Ensure accuracy of corporate records & Facilitate smooth corporate changes and transactions

Is appointing a company secretary mandatory in Singapore?

Yes. All Singapore-incorporated companies must appoint a company secretary within 6 months of incorporation. The company secretary must be an ordinary Singapore resident.

The company secretary must be an individual (not a corporate entity), be an ordinary resident in Singapore and have the requisite knowledge and experience to discharge the role. A sole director or shareholder cannot act as the company secretary.

Who can act as a company secretary?

What services are typically included in a corporate secretarial retainer?

Common services include (but not limited to): Acting as named company secretary, Maintenance of statutory registers, Filing of Annual Returns with ACRA, Preparation of AGM documentation or AGM waiver resolutions, Ongoing compliance reminders and advisory etc.

FAQs

What are corporate secretarial services?

Corporate secretarial services support companies in meeting their statutory and regulatory obligations under the Singapore Companies Act and ACRA regulations. These services ensure proper corporate governance, timely filings, and accurate maintenance of statutory records.

Why are corporate secretarial services important?

Corporate secretarial services help companies: Stay compliant with statutory requirements, Avoid penalties and late filing fees, Maintain proper corporate governance, Ensure accuracy of corporate records & Facilitate smooth corporate changes and transactions

Is appointing a company secretary mandatory in Singapore?

Yes. All Singapore-incorporated companies must appoint a company secretary within 6 months of incorporation. The company secretary must be an ordinary Singapore resident.

The company secretary must be an individual (not a corporate entity), be an ordinary resident in Singapore and have the requisite knowledge and experience to discharge the role. A sole director or shareholder cannot act as the company secretary.

Who can act as a company secretary?

What services are typically included in a corporate secretarial retainer?

Common services include (but not limited to): Acting as named company secretary, Maintenance of statutory registers, Filing of Annual Returns with ACRA, Preparation of AGM documentation or AGM waiver resolutions, Ongoing compliance reminders and advisory etc.

FAQs

What are corporate secretarial services?

Corporate secretarial services support companies in meeting their statutory and regulatory obligations under the Singapore Companies Act and ACRA regulations. These services ensure proper corporate governance, timely filings, and accurate maintenance of statutory records.

Why are corporate secretarial services important?

Corporate secretarial services help companies: Stay compliant with statutory requirements, Avoid penalties and late filing fees, Maintain proper corporate governance, Ensure accuracy of corporate records & Facilitate smooth corporate changes and transactions

Is appointing a company secretary mandatory in Singapore?

Yes. All Singapore-incorporated companies must appoint a company secretary within 6 months of incorporation. The company secretary must be an ordinary Singapore resident.

The company secretary must be an individual (not a corporate entity), be an ordinary resident in Singapore and have the requisite knowledge and experience to discharge the role. A sole director or shareholder cannot act as the company secretary.

Who can act as a company secretary?

What services are typically included in a corporate secretarial retainer?

Common services include (but not limited to): Acting as named company secretary, Maintenance of statutory registers, Filing of Annual Returns with ACRA, Preparation of AGM documentation or AGM waiver resolutions, Ongoing compliance reminders and advisory etc.

Do you assist with ad-hoc corporate actions?

Yes. We assist with ad-hoc matters such as: Appointment or resignation of directors and officers, Changes in shareholders or shareholding structure, Share allotments, transfers, and share capital changes, e.g. capital reduction and share buyback, Amendments to the company constitution, and Change of company name or business activities

Can you prepare directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions?

Yes. We prepare written directors’ resolutions, written shareholders’ resolutions, AGM and EGM documentation. All documents are prepared in compliance with the Companies Act.

What statutory registers must a company maintain?

A Singapore company is required to maintain: Register of Directors, Register of Secretaries, Register of Members (Shareholders), Register of Applications and Allotments, Register of Transfers, Register of Auditors, Registers of Mortgages and Charges, Registers of Director’s Shareholdings, Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC), Register of Nominee Directors (if applicable), Register of Nominee Shareholders (if applicable)

What is the Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC)?

The RORC records individuals or entities with significant control over a company. Companies must maintain the RORC at their registered office or with their corporate service provider and keep it updated.

What happens if statutory registers are not properly maintained?

Failure to maintain statutory registers may result in regulatory penalties, compliance breaches and issues during audits, due diligence, or transactions

What are the annual compliance requirements in Singapore?

Annual requirements may include: preparation of AGM or AGM waiver documentation, filing of Annual Return with ACRA, updating statutory registers and monitoring compliance deadlines.

Can the AGM requirement be waived?

Yes. Private companies may dispense with holding AGMs if all shareholders agree, and financial statements are sent to shareholders within the prescribed timeline

What are the penalties for late filing?

Late filings may result in late lodgement fees, enforcement actions by ACRA and potential disqualification of directors for repeated breaches.

Do you provide corporate governance advice?

Yes. We advise on Directors’ duties and responsibilities, Corporate governance best practices, Compliance with Companies Act requirements and Board and shareholder approval processes.

Yes. We assist with corporate secretarial due diligence, Review and organisation of statutory records and Support during mergers, acquisitions, or financing exercises

Can you assist during audits or due diligence exercises?

Do you assist with changes in directors or shareholders?

Yes. We handle appointment and resignation of directors, Changes in shareholding and Updates to ACRA records etc.

Can you assist with share allotments and transfers?

Yes. We assist with Preparation of share allotment documentation, Share transfer documentation and Updating statutory registers and ACRA filings.

Do you provide registered office services?

Yes. We provide Registered office address, Mail handling and forwarding services.

Do you provide nominee director services?

Yes. Subject to regulatory requirements.

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