Accounting & Bookkeeping

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services in Singapore

Accurate records are the foundation of every filing your company makes. PC Lee & Co provides accounting services in Singapore together with monthly bookkeeping, GST filing and financial statements prepared under the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS). We have served Singapore businesses since 1976.

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

Bookkeeping and Accounting Solutions for SMEs

Keeping proper accounting records takes time. When you outsource them to us, your monthly ledgers flow straight into your GST returns, financial statements and corporate tax filing, all handled by one team. Your financial statements are then filed with ACRA through our annual filing services.

We understand the cash-flow pressures growing businesses face, so our SME accounting services in Singapore are tailored to your size and transaction volume.

Our Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

Monthly Bookkeeping Service

Ledgers and bank reconciliations kept up to date every month.

  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Payroll journals
  • Receipt management and clearing backlogs
  • Multi-currency bank reconciliations

Why it matters: Up-to-date books give you a monthly profit and loss view for day-to-day decisions.

Accounting & Financial Statements

Formal reporting built on your bookkeeping.

  • Unaudited financial statements under SFRS
  • Management accounts
  • Directors’ statements

Why it matters: Accurate accounts support your annual ACRA filing and your corporate tax return.

GST Filing Services

Accurate GST returns filed with IRAS on time.

  • Reconciling output tax against input tax
  • Coding standard-rated and zero-rated supplies
  • Preparing and filing the GST F5 return as your tax agent

Why it matters: Correct GST returns help you claim what you are entitled to and avoid penalties.

SME Accounting Services

Scalable support for startups and growing companies.

  • Cloud accounting software setup
  • Cash flow forecasting and budgeting
  • Acting as your outsourced financial controller

Why it matters: You get financial oversight without the cost of an in-house finance team.

Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements

Key requirements for a Singapore private limited company.

RequirementRuleTimeline
Keep accounting recordsCompanies Act and IRASKeep for at least 5 years
Prepare financial statementsSingapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)Every financial year
File financial statements with ACRAWith the Annual Return, unless exempt (e.g. a solvent exempt private company)Within 7 months after FYE
Register for GSTCompulsory when taxable turnover exceeds S$1 million (past calendar year, or expected in the next 12 months)Apply within 30 days of becoming liable
File GST returns (GST F5)GST-registered businessesWithin 1 month after the end of each accounting period
Pay CPF contributionsEmployers of Singapore Citizen and PR employeesBy the 14th of the following month

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

Who Our Accounting Services Are For

Startups

New companies that want proper books from the first transaction.

Growing SMEs

Businesses without an in-house accountant that need monthly figures they can rely on.

GST-Registered Businesses

Companies that need accurate GST returns every period.

Businesses With a Backlog

Companies that need months of records cleared and reconciled.

How We Work With You

1

Understand your business

We review your transaction volume, systems and reporting needs.

2

Agree the scope

We recommend a monthly, quarterly or yearly arrangement and confirm the fee before work begins.

3

Set up and clean up

We set up your accounting software and clear any backlog.

4

Report regularly

You receive up-to-date accounts, GST returns and year-end financial statements.

Why Choose PC Lee & Co for Accounting Services

Proven Legacy & Expertise

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

Accredited Professionals

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

Tailored to Your Business

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 can use new tax incentives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Engaging an external firm to handle your bookkeeping, financial reporting, GST filing and related compliance. It suits SMEs that want professional support without an in-house accounting team.

Bookkeeping records day-to-day transactions, such as receipts, invoices and bank reconciliations. Accounting uses those records to prepare financial statements under SFRS and to support tax filing. We handle both.

Recording sales and purchases, reconciling bank accounts, processing payroll journals and keeping receipts in order every month, so you always have an up-to-date profit and loss statement and balance sheet.

At least five years, under both the Companies Act and IRAS rules.

When its taxable turnover exceeded S$1 million in the past calendar year, or is expected to exceed S$1 million in the next 12 months. The application must be made within 30 days of becoming liable. Companies below the threshold can register voluntarily.

It depends on your transaction volume and how often you need reports. Tell us about your business and we will confirm the fee before any work begins.

At 545 Orchard Road, #10-06 Far East Shopping Centre, Singapore 238882. We are happy to meet in person for financial reviews.

Get Accurate Books and On-Time Filings

Let our qualified team handle your bookkeeping, accounts and GST so you have clear figures for every decision.

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