Corporate Secretarial Services in Singapore
Under the Singapore Companies Act, every company must appoint a company secretary within six months of incorporation. PC Lee & Co, an ACRA Registered Filing Agent serving Singapore businesses since 1976, can act as your company secretary and keep your statutory registers, AGMs and ACRA filings on schedule, so you can focus on running your business.
Serving Singapore businesses
Recognised by ACRA to file on your behalf
Core team affiliated with ISCA
Far East Shopping Centre, #10-06
Reliable Secretarial Support for Private Limited Companies
Local regulations and statutory deadlines take time to track. With our outsourced corporate secretarial services, you have a dedicated team looking after your corporate secretarial compliance in Singapore, whether you are a newly incorporated company or an established business.
An outsourced company secretary costs less than a full-time, in-house hire, and your administrative obligations are handled by qualified people who do this work every day. Setting up a new company? Our company incorporation services cover the setup, and our corporate tax services handle your IRAS filings.
What a Company Secretary Does
A company secretary is an officer of the company who is responsible for its administrative and statutory compliance. The role is mandatory under the Companies Act, and the secretary must have their principal or only place of residence in Singapore.
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Secretarial Compliance Calendar
Key ACRA requirements for a typical non-listed private limited company.
| Requirement | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Appoint a company secretary | Within 6 months of incorporation |
| Hold the Annual General Meeting (AGM) | Within 6 months after FYE, unless the company is exempt or has dispensed with AGMs |
| File the Annual Return | Within 7 months after FYE |
| Lodge changes to directors, secretary or registered address | Within 14 days of the change |
| Update the register of registrable controllers with ACRA | Within 2 business days of updating your own register |
| Keep statutory registers and minutes | Ongoing |
This is a general guide. The deadlines that apply to your company depend on its circumstances, and we confirm them with you.
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How We Work With You
Review your company
We check your company's records, filings and upcoming deadlines.
Agree the scope
We recommend the services you need and confirm the fee before any work begins.
Appointment
We are appointed as your company secretary and take over your statutory registers.
Ongoing compliance
We plan your AGM and annual return around your FYE and handle ACRA lodgements as changes happen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a corporate secretary in Singapore?
A corporate secretary is an officer appointed by the directors to manage the company’s administrative and statutory compliance. This includes keeping statutory registers, drafting resolutions and making sure the AGM and Annual Return are done on time. The role is mandatory under the Companies Act.
When must a company secretary be appointed?
Within six months of incorporation. The secretary must have their principal or only place of residence in Singapore.
Can a director also be the company secretary?
Yes, unless they are the company’s sole director. A sole director cannot also act as the company secretary.
Does my private company need to hold an AGM every year?
Not always. A private company is exempt from holding an AGM if it sends its financial statements to members within five months after its FYE, or it can dispense with AGMs if all members pass a resolution. Members can still ask for an AGM, and the company must still file its Annual Return.
Why use outsourced company secretarial services?
It avoids the cost of a full-time, in-house secretary and gives you a team that handles ACRA deadlines every day. It also works alongside our accounting and corporate tax services.
What happens if I miss my ACRA filing deadlines?
ACRA charges late lodgement penalties and can take enforcement action, including composition or prosecution. Directors can be disqualified if they are convicted three or more times within five years for failing to file documents with ACRA.
Where is your office?
At 545 Orchard Road, #10-06 Far East Shopping Centre, Singapore 238882. We are happy to meet in person.
Keep Your Company Compliant With ACRA
Let our qualified team act as your company secretary and handle your statutory registers, AGMs and ACRA filings.
