Professional Corporate Secretarial Services in Singapore
Navigate Singapore's corporate compliance requirements with confidence. Our expert corporate secretarial services ensure your business stays compliant while you focus on growth.
What Are Corporate Secretarial Services?
Corporate secretarial services in Singapore are professional administrative and compliance services that help businesses meet their statutory obligations under the Companies Act. Every Singapore company is legally required to maintain proper corporate records and fulfill various compliance requirements throughout the year.
Statutory Compliance
Ensure your company meets all ACRA filing requirements and deadlines to avoid penalties.
Corporate Governance
Maintain proper board resolutions, meeting minutes, and shareholder records.
Our Corporate Secretarial Services in Singapore
Annual Return Filing (AR)
Our annual return filing service ensures your company's ACRA submissions are accurate and submitted on time. We handle all documentation, company particulars updates, and filing requirements.
- Timely ACRA submissions
- Document preparation & review
- Compliance monitoring
- Penalty avoidance
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Support
Complete AGM preparation and management services for Singapore companies. From notice preparation to minute-taking, we ensure your meetings comply with statutory requirements.
- AGM notice preparation
- Meeting coordination
- Minutes documentation
- Resolution filing
Director & Shareholder Changes
Professional handling of director appointments, resignations, and shareholder transfers. We ensure all changes are properly documented and filed with ACRA within statutory deadlines.
- Director appointments/resignations
- Share transfers & allotments
- ACRA form submissions
- Register updates
Registered Office Address
Secure a prestigious registered office address in Singapore for your company. Our registered office service includes mail handling and ensures compliance with local address requirements.
- Prime Singapore business address
- Mail receiving & forwarding
- ACRA compliance
- Professional image enhancement
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a corporate secretary in Singapore?
Every Singapore private limited company is legally required to appoint a corporate secretary within 6 months of incorporation. The corporate secretary must be ordinarily resident in Singapore and can be an individual or a corporate service provider like Entrust. This requirement applies to all companies regardless of size, from startups to large corporations.
Key responsibilities include: maintaining statutory registers, filing annual returns, organizing board meetings, and ensuring compliance with the Companies Act.
What are the penalties for non-compliance with corporate secretarial requirements?
Singapore companies face significant penalties for non-compliance with corporate secretarial obligations:
- Late Annual Return Filing: S$300 fine, increasing to S$5,000 for continued non-compliance
- Failure to Appoint Corporate Secretary: Up to S$5,000 fine and potential director disqualification
- Late Director/Secretary Changes: S$300 to S$5,000 penalties
- Company Strike-off: ACRA may strike off non-compliant companies from the register
Directors can be held personally liable for these penalties, making professional corporate secretarial services a wise investment.
How much do corporate secretarial services cost in Singapore?
Corporate secretarial service costs in Singapore vary based on company complexity and service requirements:
- Basic Annual Package: S$800 - S$1,500 (includes annual return filing, registered office)
- Comprehensive Package: S$1,500 - S$3,000 (includes AGM support, director changes, full compliance)
- One-time Services: S$200 - S$500 per filing or change
Cost factors include: company structure, number of directors/shareholders, meeting frequency, and additional compliance requirements. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your specific needs.
What is the difference between a company secretary and corporate secretarial services?
A company secretary is an individual appointed to handle statutory duties, while corporate secretarial services refer to the comprehensive professional services provided by firms like Entrust.
Individual Company Secretary:
- Must be Singapore resident
- Personal liability for compliance
- Limited availability
- May lack specialized knowledge
Professional Corporate Secretarial Services:
- Team of qualified professionals
- Professional indemnity coverage
- 24/7 support and monitoring
- Specialized expertise and technology
When should I file my company's annual return in Singapore?
Singapore companies must file their annual return within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM must be held within 18 months of incorporation and subsequently within 15 months of the previous AGM.
Important deadlines:
- New Companies: First AGM within 18 months of incorporation
- Existing Companies: AGM within 15 months of last AGM
- Annual Return: Within 30 days after AGM date
- Financial Statements: Must be filed with annual return
Our automated reminder system ensures you never miss these critical deadlines.
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