Effortless Compliance & Governance for Your Singapore Business
Is Your Business Fully Compliant with Singapore's Companies Act?
Singapore’s reputation as a premier business hub comes with a robust regulatory framework. Under the Companies Act, every company incorporated in Singapore is legally required to appoint a qualified Corporate Secretary within six months of its incorporation. This isn’t merely a formality; it’s a critical role that ensures your business adheres to statutory obligations, maintains accurate records, and upholds strong corporate governance. Furthermore, the appointed secretary must be a local resident of Singapore.
Your Dedicated Partner for Seamless Corporate Governance
Statutory Compliance & Filings
Preparing and filing annual returns, monitoring changes to compliance laws, and notifying Directors regarding deadlines.
Record Keeping & Maintenance
Meticulously maintaining statutory registers, company records, and ensuring all critical corporate documents are properly recorded and stored. This is vital for audits, due diligence, and investor funding.
Meeting Management
Drafting board resolutions, organizing Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs), and ensuring accurate meeting minutes.
Share Management
Handling share allotments, transfers, and maintaining accurate shareholding structures.
Corporate Governance Framework
Ensuring adherence to the corporate governance framework and providing tailored advice from day one.
Nominee Director Services
Providing Nominee Director services to meet local residency requirements.
The FACFO Difference: Accountability, Expertise, and Operational Integration
Compliance Confidence
Never miss deadlines for ACRA filings, annual returns, or shareholder meetings. We keep you aligned with corporate secretarial compliance standards.
Governance Made Easy
Ensure that your board resolutions and meeting minutes are always accurate and easily accessible, strengthening your corporate governance.
Time & Resource Savings
Delegate administrative burdens to experts so that you can channel your time and energy into scaling operations and growing your business.
Risk Mitigation
Proactively avoid penalties, legal issues, and possible harm to company reputation with a team that keeps you aligned with corporate secretarial compliance standards.
Local Expertise, Global Standards
Our team possesses in-depth knowledge of Singapore's Companies Act and ACRA requirements, indispensable for both local and overseas founders.
Tailored for Growth
Our services are specifically designed with startups, SMEs, and fast-growth companies in mind, providing valuable insights as your business evolves.
The FACFO Difference
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Free Consultation
Begin with a no-obligation discussion to understand your specific corporate secretarial needs and current compliance status. We’ll assess your requirements and answer any initial questions.
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Tailored Proposal
Based on our consultation, we’ll provide a clear, transparent proposal outlining the services best suited for your business, with predictable fees and no hidden surprises.
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Seamless Onboarding
Once you approve, our expert team will guide you through a smooth onboarding process, collecting necessary documents and setting up your dedicated corporate secretarial support.
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Continuous Compliance & Support
We proactively manage all your statutory obligations, maintain meticulous records, and provide ongoing advice, ensuring your business remains compliant and well-governed, every step of the way.
Powering Your AR/AP with Smart Technology
ACFO offers competitive and transparent pricing for our Corporate Secretary services, designed to provide exceptional value and ensure comprehensive compliance for your business in Singapore.
Our Standard Annual Corporate Secretary Service Includes:
- Appointment of a qualified Corporate Secretary (local resident).
- Preparation & holding of Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
- Preparation & filing of Annual Returns with ACRA.
- Maintaining statutory registers and company records.
- Drafting of standard board resolutions and meeting minutes.
- Handling issuance and transfer of Ordinary shares.
- Declaration and distribution of dividends.
- Appointment & resignation of directors, corporate secretary, or auditors.
- Filing of Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC).
- Unlimited rounds of amendments to company information (e.g., address, officer details).
- Ongoing monitoring of compliance laws and notification of deadlines.
Annual Fee: Corporate Secretarial Services – Starting from SGD 560 / year
Enhance Your Compliance with Optional Add-on Services:
Nominee Director Services – Starting from SGD 2,000 / year
This is an add-on service required if your company does not have a local resident director. Our Nominee Director fulfills legal and regulatory responsibilities without operational involvement.
Registered Office Address – Starting from SGD 250 / year
This is an add-on service providing a professional address in Singapore for company registration and official correspondence.
Your Questions, Answered
Is a Corporate Secretary legally required in Singapore?
Yes, under the Companies Act, every company incorporated in Singapore must appoint a qualified Corporate Secretary within six months of its incorporation.
Does the Corporate Secretary need to be a Singapore resident?
Yes, as per ACRA requirements, the appointed Corporate Secretary must be a local resident of Singapore.
What are the main responsibilities of a Corporate Secretary?
Key responsibilities include maintaining statutory registers, filing annual returns, drafting board resolutions, organizing meetings, handling share allotments, and ensuring overall compliance with the Companies Act and ACRA regulations.
How does FACFO help with record keeping?
Our team meticulously ensures all critical corporate documents and information, including registers of shareholders and directors, board meeting minutes, and business resolutions, are properly recorded, stored, and maintained. This is vital for audits, due diligence, and investor funding.
Can FACFO assist overseas founders?
Absolutely. Our local expertise is indispensable for overseas founders and executives, acting as your regulatory guide and ensuring complete alignment with Singapore’s requirements.