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By outsourcing your corporate secretarial needs to us, you gain a partner with years of proven experience and receive the highest level of service.
Navigating the complexities of Singapore’s regulatory landscape can be challenging. With recent regulatory tightening, a company secretary is more important than ever for ensuring compliance and maintaining strong corporate governance. Non-compliance carries serious risks, from financial penalties to legal issues, making expert guidance essential.
At Excellence Singapore Group, our team of experts has the knowledge and experience to handle all your company secretary needs. When you leverage our corporate services in Singapore, we ensure your business remains compliant, from timely statutory filings to expert regulatory advice.
Trust our expertise to keep your business compliant—partner with Excellence Singapore Group today!
Explore Our Company Secretary Packages
At Excellence Singapore Group, our tailored company secretarial packages cater to businesses of all sizes, ensuring seamless compliance and corporate governance.
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The Essential Package Starting from S$300
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The Growth and Expansion Package Starting from S$600
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Why Hire a Company Secretary in Singapore
The role of a company secretary is a critical position that ensures your business adheres to local laws and regulations. Every company is legally obligated to appoint a company secretary within 6 months of incorporation in Singapore.
Hiring a reliable, registered filing agent ensures your business meets all statutory obligations, from filing annual returns digitally to maintaining essential company registers, and upholds strong corporate governance standards.
Who Can be a Company Secretary in Singapore
Singapore law sets clear eligibility requirements for who can serve as a company secretary, as this role is crucial for ensuring compliance with ACRA filing and other legal duties. This ensures that the individual responsible for this role is qualified and legally compliant.
- Singapore Resident: The company secretary must be a natural person who is ordinarily a resident in Singapore. This means a Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident, or an individual holding a valid work pass.
- Director Prohibition: A sole director of a company cannot also act as its company secretary.
Why Choose Our Company Secretary Services
Our corporate secretarial services stand out in the market for several key reasons:
Comprehensive Service Offering
Our company secretary services cover all aspects of corporate governance, compliance, and administrative support.
Tailored Solutions
Every business is unique. We design custom solutions that scale with your business, whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise.
Commitment to Compliance
As a Corporate Service Provider, we pride ourselves on meticulous attention to detail, ensuring your business meets all legal obligations without any stress or hassle.
Transparent Pricing
We offer clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees, giving you exceptional value and peace of mind with competitive rates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Company Secretarial Services in Singapore
A company secretary in Singapore should possess knowledge of relevant laws, including the Companies Act, Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisers Act, and PDPA. Other requirements include:
- Recognised in Singapore, providing comprehensive knowledge of corporate governance, company law, and compliance.
- Experience in corporate governance, compliance, and maintaining statutory records.
- Has the ability to clearly communicate complex legal and regulatory information.
- Has great attention to detail and can maintain accurate records to ensure legal compliance.
- Maintains confidentiality, transparency, and acts in the company’s best interests.
The company secretary should also possess one of the following qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of recent secretarial experience.
- Registered as a public accountant under the Accountants Act.
- Qualified under the Legal Profession Act.
- Membership in recognised bodies like the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), or the Association of International Accountants (Singapore Branch).
Yes, a director can also be the company secretary if there is more than one director. A sole director cannot. However, engaging a professional company secretary is still strongly recommended, as poor record keeping can lead to internal disputes, exit challenges, or investor issues when documents are missing.
Yes, a foreigner can be appointed as a company secretary in Singapore, but they must reside in Singapore. This ensures that the company secretary is readily available to manage the company’s legal and administrative requirements.
Failure to appoint a company secretary within six months of incorporation could lead to penalties for the company and its directors of up to S$1,000.
A company in Singapore is required to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) once every calendar year, with no more than 15 months between AGMs. Board meetings should be held as necessary, depending on the company’s operations and governance needs.
Hiring an in-house company secretary means that the person is a full-time employee of the company, dedicated solely to your business. However, this can be costly and may not be necessary for all companies. On the other hand, outsourcing company secretary services offers you access to a one-stop shop for expert services on demand, often at a more cost-effective rate and with the benefit of extensive industry experience.
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