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Corporate Services

Corporate Service Provider in Singapore

Managing ACRA and IRAS obligations takes time away from running your business. As an established corporate service provider in Singapore since 1976, PC Lee & Co handles your incorporation, company administration, governance, corporate tax compliance and advisory, so you can focus on growing your business.

Since 1976

Serving Singapore businesses

ACRA Registered Filing Agent

Recognised by ACRA to file on your behalf

Chartered Accountants

Core team affiliated with ISCA

Orchard Road Office

Far East Shopping Centre, #10-06

What a Corporate Service Provider Does

A corporate service provider manages the statutory, compliance and administrative duties that the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) require of every company. This covers incorporation, corporate secretarial services, annual returns, board resolutions and corporate tax filing.

The work demands precision, timeliness and knowledge of local rules. A missed update, such as a change of registered address or director details, or a late filing can lead to penalties. Working with a qualified firm means these obligations are handled by qualified professionals, and you can focus on running the business.

Key Roles and Records Every Singapore Company Needs

Singapore private limited companies must have certain people and records in place from incorporation onwards. We help you set them up and keep them current.

Resident Director

At least one director must be ordinarily resident in Singapore, such as a Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident or Employment Pass holder living here.

Shareholders

At least one shareholder, who can be an individual or a corporate entity, local or foreign.

Company Secretary

A qualified company secretary must be appointed within six months of incorporation.

Registered Office Address

A physical address in Singapore where official documents can be received. A P.O. Box is not accepted.

Statutory Registers

Registers such as directors, secretaries and registrable controllers, plus minutes of board and general meetings, kept up to date.

Financial Statements

Annual financial statements prepared under the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).

Our Corporate Services

A full suite of corporate compliance services, tailored to your company size, industry and long-term goals.

Company Incorporation

A correct legal foundation for your new company, following ACRA guidelines from day one.

  • ACRA name reservation
  • Drafting the company constitution
  • Entity structuring (e.g. private limited company)
  • Setting up your initial registers

Why it matters: The wrong structure can cause tax inefficiencies and legal problems later.

Company Administration

Accurate records and statutory obligations kept up to date.

  • Statutory registers and minute books
  • Directors’ resolutions
  • Updates to company records

Why it matters: ACRA requires meticulous record-keeping, and a missed update can lead to fines.

Corporate Governance & Resident Directors

A sound structure that meets Singapore’s requirements.

  • Local resident director services
  • Nominee shareholder services
  • Internal compliance frameworks

Why it matters: Singapore law requires at least one ordinarily resident director, which foreign investors often need help to meet.

Corporate Tax Compliance

Accurate, on-time corporate tax filings with IRAS.

  • Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) filing
  • Form C-S / Form C preparation and submission
  • Computing allowable business expenses

Why it matters: Late or inaccurate filings risk IRAS penalties and reviews.

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Corporate Advisory

Guidance as your company grows and its needs change.

  • Corporate restructuring
  • Share allocation
  • Dividend declarations

Why it matters: Planning these changes early keeps your structure efficient and compliant.

Corporate Secretarial

An appointed company secretary for your statutory compliance.

  • Statutory registers
  • Annual returns and AGM filing
  • Ongoing ACRA filings

Why it matters: Every Singapore company must appoint a company secretary within six months of incorporation.

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Who Our Corporate Services Are For

New Companies

Founders who want the company set up correctly from day one, with registers and records in place.

Local SMEs

Businesses without an in-house compliance team that want deadlines met without hiring a full-time secretary.

Foreign-Owned Companies

Overseas owners who need a local resident director and support with Singapore’s requirements.

Growing Enterprises

Companies issuing shares, declaring dividends or restructuring as they expand.

Annual Compliance Requirements for Singapore Companies

Key ACRA and IRAS obligations for a typical private limited company. Timelines are counted from your financial year end (FYE) unless stated.

RequirementAuthorityGeneral timeline
Appoint a company secretaryACRAWithin 6 months of incorporation
Hold the Annual General Meeting (AGM)ACRAWithin 6 months after FYE, unless exempted or dispensed with
File the Annual ReturnACRAWithin 7 months after FYE
File Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI)IRASWithin 3 months after FYE (not required if annual revenue is S$5 million or less and ECI is nil)
File Form C-S / C-S (Lite) / CIRASBy 30 November each year
Report changes to directors, secretary or registered addressACRAWithin 14 days of the change
Keep statutory registers up to date, including the register of registrable controllersACRAOngoing

This is a general guide. The deadlines that apply to your company depend on its circumstances, and we confirm them with you.

Common Compliance Issues We Help You Avoid

Most compliance problems come from small oversights that build up over time. These are the issues we see most often, and how we prevent them.

Late AGMs and Annual Returns

Missed ACRA deadlines lead to penalties and can affect directors. We track your financial year end and plan each filing ahead of time.

Incomplete Statutory Registers

Registers kept loosely, or not at all, cause problems during bank applications, investment and due diligence. We maintain them for you.

Missing Board Minutes

Without proper minutes and resolutions, a company may struggle to show that decisions were properly approved. We prepare and keep them.

Nominee Directors Treated as a Formality

A nominee director carries legal responsibilities and needs to be kept informed. We structure these arrangements properly.

How We Work With You

1

Tell us about your company

We learn your business, structure and goals, because every service is tailored to your size and industry.

2

Receive a fixed-fee quote

We recommend the services you need and confirm the fee before any work begins.

3

We take on your compliance

As your appointed company secretary and filing agent, we handle your ACRA and IRAS filings on time.

4

Ongoing advice

We monitor regulatory changes so you avoid penalties and can use new tax incentives.

Why Choose PC Lee & Co as Your Corporate Service Provider

Proven Legacy & Expertise

Serving Singapore businesses since 1976, with a leadership team that brings decades of industry experience.

Fully Accredited Professionals

An ACRA Registered Filing Agent, with core team members affiliated with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.

Bespoke, Client-Centric Approach

No one-size-fits-all packages. Every service is tailored to your size, industry and long-term goals.

Proactive Advisory

We monitor changes in Singapore regulations so you avoid penalties and take advantage of new tax incentives.

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ACRA Annual Return and AGM Checklist

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Frequently Asked Questions

A corporate service provider manages the statutory, compliance and administrative duties required by ACRA and IRAS. This includes company incorporation, outsourced corporate secretarial services, annual returns, board resolutions and corporate tax filings.

Outsourcing removes the cost of an in-house secretary and keeps deadlines on track. Our team handles AGM and annual return filings, ACRA updates and ongoing company administration so you can focus on your business.

A private limited company typically holds an AGM, files its Annual Return with ACRA, and files its ECI and corporate income tax return (Form C-S, C-S (Lite) or C) with IRAS. Missing these deadlines can lead to penalties.

Yes. Every Singapore company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. If you do not have one, we provide local resident director services.

Within six months of incorporation. Our corporate secretarial service can act as your appointed company secretary.

Look for qualified professionals with regulatory knowledge and accessible support, who go beyond basic filing to offer advisory. Check that the firm is an ACRA Registered Filing Agent.

Yes. Our office is at 545 Orchard Road, #10-06 Far East Shopping Centre, Singapore 238882, and we meet clients in person.

Fees depend on your company and the services you need. Tell us about your requirements and we will give you a fixed-fee quote before work begins.

Partner With a Trusted Corporate Service Provider

From incorporation to annual filings, let our qualified team handle your corporate compliance in Singapore. Tell us about your company and we will recommend the right services.

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