Corporate Secretarial Services in Singapore
Stay compliant with ACRA without managing every filing, resolution and deadline yourself.
KBW provides reliable secretarial services for Singapore companies, including company secretary appointment, annual return support, statutory record maintenance and documentation for corporate changes. Our corporate secretarial support helps keep important company records and compliance matters organised as your business grows.
Keep Your Singapore Company Compliant and Up to Date
Every Singapore company is required to appoint a company secretary within six months of incorporation. The compliance responsibilities continue after that appointment, with companies needing to maintain statutory records, prepare resolutions where required, update ACRA when relevant company information changes, and meet applicable filing deadlines.
If these obligations are overlooked, the company may need to address late filings, penalties or incomplete corporate records. Keeping everything properly maintained also makes future corporate changes and compliance work easier to manage.
KBW’s secretarial services provide ongoing support for these responsibilities, helping you keep your company records and filings organised and up to date. With our team managing the administrative details, you can focus more of your time on running and growing your business.
Comprehensive Corporate Secretary Services
Our expert team provides end-to-end corporate secretarial services to ensure your company’s compliance with Singapore’s regulatory requirements.
Statutory Compliance
We ensure your company meets all ACRA requirements including annual returns filing, AGM arrangements, and maintaining statutory registers
Corporate Governance
Maintain good corporate governance with expert guidance on board matters, shareholders’ rights, and company policies
Document Management
Professional handling of all corporate documents, resolutions, and maintaining proper record-keeping systems
Need to Change Your Corporate Secretary?
Switching providers should not create additional administrative stress. If you are moving your secretarial services to KBW, our team can review the company records made available to us, coordinate the appointment of the new company secretary and identify documents or filings that may require attention.
Our corporate secretarial support in Singapore helps make the transition more structured, giving you clearer visibility over outstanding matters while establishing an organised process for your ongoing corporate compliance requirements.
Why Choose KBW?
Expert Team
Qualified professionals with extensive experience in corporate secretarial practices
Modern Technology
Digital solutions for efficient document management and compliance tracking
Dedicated Support
Responsive team available to address your corporate compliance needs promptly
100% Compliance
We ensure your company meets all regulatory requirements and never misses a deadline
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a corporate secretary do?
A corporate secretary in Singapore is responsible for:
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
- Maintaining company records and registers
- Organizing board meetings and AGMs
- Filing annual returns with ACRA
- Advising on corporate governance matters
Is a corporate secretary mandatory in Singapore?
Yes, every company in Singapore must:
- Appoint a qualified corporate secretary within 6 months of incorporation
- Ensure the secretary is a Singapore resident
- Maintain at least one corporate secretary at all times
Can foreigners be corporate secretaries?
Requirements for corporate secretaries:
- Must be a natural person
- Must be locally resident in Singapore
- Can be Singapore Citizen, PR, or EP holder
- Must have necessary qualifications and experience
What are the key filing deadlines?
Important deadlines include:
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Within 6 months of financial year end
- Annual Returns – Within 7 months of financial year end
- Changes in company information – Within 14 days of change
- Financial statements – Must be up-to-date for AGM
What happens if we miss a filing deadline?
Missing filing deadlines can result in:
- Monetary penalties from ACRA
- Legal consequences for directors
- Potential impact on company’s reputation
- Difficulty in future business transactions
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From incorporation to compliance, tax filing to bookkeeping — KBW handles it all so you can focus on growing your business. Get in touch today for a free consultation.