Registered Office Address
Every company and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) needs to provide a registered office address when setting up their business with ACRA – Singapore’s companies’ registrar – according to Section 142(1) of the Companies Act, Cap. 50. This address is essential as it’s where governmental and statutory bodies send all official communication and notices. It’s also where a company has to store all its registers and records.
So, what makes a suitable registered office address? Here are some guidelines:
- It must be a physical address located in Singapore.
- Since 20 October 2026 there are no minimum public opening hours, but company records must be available for inspection for at least two hours on each relevant business day after reasonable notice.
- The address doesn’t need to be your actual business venue – it just needs to be a place where your company can receive mail and keep official records.
- It can’t be a PO box address.
But what if you’re just starting up, or you’re a foreign entrepreneur without a local office address? You can lean on Registered Address Services provided by corporate service providers. For a modest fee, these providers manage all your post, sending you digital scans via email so that you never miss out on important communication.
Why Might You Choose Such a Service? Here Are a Couple of Benefits
Cost-Effective: You’ll save on costs, skipping rent, maintenance, and staffing expenses.
Professional Appearance: Some service providers have offices in notable locations – so your registered office can impress clients and investors.
Convenient Access: You’ll receive soft copies of your mail directly in your inbox, which you can view whenever, wherever.