{"id":120,"date":"2024-01-07T01:12:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T17:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/new.3ecpa.com.sg\/?page_id=120"},"modified":"2026-10-04T14:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T06:31:28","slug":"company-secretary-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/corporate-secretarial\/company-secretary-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Company Secretary Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Corporate Secretary Services in Singapore<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 15 years of experience since 2011, a team of 120+ professionals and more than 10,000 clients served, 3E Accounting delivers corporate secretarial services in Singapore backed by 24\/7 support across time zones.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-95175 alignright\" title=\"Company Secretary Service\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img-company-secretary-service-400x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Company Secretary Service\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img-company-secretary-service-400x300-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img-company-secretary-service-400x300-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Singapore, the role of a Company Secretary is crucial for maintaining corporate compliance and advising directors on governance issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To ensure full compliance, it is advisable to engage a professional corporate secretarial firm in Singapore, such as 3E Accounting. With a team of experienced compliance specialists, 3E Accounting stays abreast of the latest regulatory updates and statutory requirements, ensuring your business remains aligned with Singapore\u2019s legal framework.<\/p>\n<p>Before engaging any qualified company secretary in Singapore, it is important that you go through your checklist for selecting the<a title=\"Select Right Corporate Secretary in Singapore\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/corporate-secretarial\/get-right-person-corporate-secretary\/\"> right person as a Corporate Secretarial<\/a> partner in Singapore when doing business in Singapore. We provide <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all kinds of<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ompany <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ecretary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ervices<\/span>\u00a0that can meet all your Company&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yWdi0qc1vgc?si=yciG0I55lwPc82wD&amp;rel=0\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>When to Appoint a Company Secretary in Singapore?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When <a title=\"Online Singapore Company Incorporation Services\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/online-singapore-company-incorporation\/\"><strong>incorporating a company in Singapore<\/strong><\/a>, it is mandatory to appoint a company secretary (Corporate Secretary Agent) within six months of incorporation as per the Singapore Companies Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company secretary must be a Singapore resident, which includes Singapore citizens, permanent residents, or holders of Singapore Employment Pass, EntrePass, or Dependent Pass.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why You Need to Hire a Company Secretary<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Section 171 of the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/resources\/guide-to-setup-singapore-business\/singapore-companies-act\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, every company in Singapore must<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appoint a company secretary, responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company secretary plays a crucial role in the corporate structure, functioning not only as an administrative officer but also as a key figure overseeing governance, supporting the board, and safeguarding the interests of stakeholders.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the R<\/b><b>esponsibilities of a Company Secretary in<\/b><b> Singapore?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Keeping your company compliant in Singapore\u2019s highly regulated environment can be complex, especially with frequent updates to statutory requirements. Engaging a professional firm like 3E Accounting ensures that your corporate governance and compliance obligations are managed efficiently. Their CorpSec experts support businesses across all key secretarial functions, including:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>1. Annual Filings With ACRA<\/h4>\n<p>Preparation and timely submission of annual returns and statutory filings to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2. Company Constitution<\/h4>\n<p>Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining the company constitution in line with regulatory requirements and business needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>3. Annual General Meetings (AGMs) &amp; Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs)<\/h4>\n<p>Organising meetings, preparing resolutions, issuing notices, and maintaining accurate minutes, as well as tracking and filing AGM and annual return deadlines via ACRA Bizfile. Our CorpSec team also handles share transfers and supports Employment Pass applications as part of our one-stop corporate secretarial services in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>4. Maintaining Statutory Books &amp; Registers<\/h4>\n<p>Ensuring all statutory registers, such as directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners, are accurate and up to date.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>5. Statutory Reporting &amp; Compliance Monitoring<\/h4>\n<p>Tracking regulatory deadlines and ensuring ongoing compliance with the Singapore Companies Act.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>6. Corporate Governance Advisory<\/h4>\n<p>Providing guidance to directors on their legal duties and best governance practices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>7. Handling Corporate Changes<\/h4>\n<p>Managing filings related to changes in company structure, including directors, shareholders, and registered office details.<\/p>\n<p>Read our detailed guide, <a title=\"How Do You Choose the Right Company Secretarial Service Provider in Singapore?\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/blog\/how-startups-can-benefit-f\">How Do You Choose the Right Company Secretarial Service Provider in Singapore?<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>8. ACRA Compliance Alert and Reminders<\/h4>\n<p>3E Accounting will send you reminders on filing deadlines and compliance matters.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3E Accounting offers complimentary cloud-based accounting software (Supported by AI Account) to clients who engage our secretarial services.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27915 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Check out our Company Secretary Services Package in Singapore\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Photo-company-secretary-service-1-820x250.jpg\" alt=\"Check out our Company Secretary Services Package in Singapore\" width=\"820\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Photo-company-secretary-service-1-820x250.jpg 820w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Photo-company-secretary-service-1-820x250-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Photo-company-secretary-service-1-820x250-768x234.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Package Fees for Company Secretary Service<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe in transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden costs. Our response-time SLAs are just as clear: standard requests are acknowledged within one business day, while urgent filings are handled within 24 hours. Every engagement is backed by 15 years of experience, 10,000+ clients served and 24\/7 support across time zones.<\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"color: #010f7c;\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"60%\"><strong>Packages Available<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"40%\"><strong>Fee (SGD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Annual Company Secretary Service Including<br \/>\n&#8211; Acting as the named Corporate secretary<br \/>\n&#8211; Maintaining the Minutes and Register Books<br \/>\n&#8211; Monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant legal requirements via email (ACRA, IRAS, etc)<br \/>\n&#8211; Preparation of Annual General Meeting (Standard)<br \/>\n&#8211; Annual return submission to ACRA for Private Limited Company<br \/>\n&#8211; Government Fee $60<br \/>\n&#8211; Updating of Change in Personal Particulars of Company Officers \/ Shareholders with ACRA<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">$300 (W\/GST $327)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Routine Corporate Secretarial Services include<br \/>\n&#8211; Corppass Registration and Maintenance<br \/>\n&#8211; Company digital stamp<br \/>\n&#8211; Approval of Director Fees in AGM for Private Limited Company<br \/>\n&#8211; Maintaining and updating the Register of Registrable Controllers with ACRA<br \/>\n&#8211; Updating of the Data Protection Officer with ACRA<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">$200 (W\/GST $218)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Our Full Company Secretary Services Package provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acting as the named Corporate secretary and <a title=\"Corppass\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/resources\/corporate-compliance-requirement\/corppass-registration-and-third-party-authorisation\/\">Corppass<\/a> administrator by our qualified staff<\/li>\n<li>Safekeep company&#8217;s common seal, if any<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining the Minutes and Register Books<\/li>\n<li>Updating of Change in Personal Particulars of Company Officers \/ Shareholders with ACRA<\/li>\n<li>Updating of the Register of Registrable Controllers with ACRA<\/li>\n<li>Updating of the Data Protection Officer with ACRA<\/li>\n<li>Drafting of standard directors&#8217; resolutions and minutes (indicated as free below)<\/li>\n<li>Advice on secretarial \/ statutory \/ compliance \/ accounting \/ tax matters<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant legal requirements, particularly under the Companies Act and Income Tax Act. Regular compliance alert via email.<\/li>\n<li>FREE Preparation of Annual General Meeting minutes<\/li>\n<li>FREE Submit annual return and XBRL to ACRA when due<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact us today at <a title=\"Contact 3E Accounting Singapore\" href=\"mailto:info@3ecpa.com.sg\">info@3ecpa.com.sg<\/a> for a no-obligation consultation on corporate secretarial services by our qualified company secretary in Singapore.<\/p>\n<h3>Basic Package Fee for Non-Routine Secretarial Service<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"color: #010f7c;\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"60%\"><strong>Basic Packages Available<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"40%\"><strong>Fee (SGD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Approval of Director Fees in EGM<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from $200 (W\/GST $218)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Appointment of first Auditor<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$200 (W\/GST $218)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Auditor<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$200 (W\/GST $218)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Out-going for a signing of documents\/bank resolution by Company Secretary<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from $250 (W\/GST $272.50) per trip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Completion of bank forms by Company Secretary<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from $300 (W\/GST $327) per account<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Bank Signatory<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$100 (W\/GST $109)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Preparation of resolution for Opening of Bank Account<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$100 (W\/GST $109)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Preparation of resolution for Closing of Bank Account<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$150 (W\/GST $163.50)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Resolution for Declaration of Dividend<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$100 (W\/GST $109) for the first shareholder<br \/>\nS$50 (w\/GST $54.50) per shareholder for subsequent shareholders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change of Business Activities<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$150 (W\/GST $163.50)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Secretary<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$150 (W\/GST $163.50)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Where Register Member Kept<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$150 (W\/GST $163.50)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Registered Address<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$150 (W\/GST $163.50)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Directorship<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$150 (W\/GST $163.50) per individual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Beneficial owners, Registrable controllers and Nominator of nominee director<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$100 (W\/GST $109) per individual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Financial Year End<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$150 (W\/GST $163.50)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Resolution for Purchase of Property<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$200 (W\/GST $218)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Share Transfer of Ordinary Shares from\/to individual (includes Share Certificate)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$200 (W\/GST $218) per transfer agreement \/ transferor \/ transferee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Share Transfer of Ordinary Shares from\/to the corporate shareholder (includes Share Certificate)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$250 (W\/GST $272.50) per transfer agreement\/transferor\/transferee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Share Transfer of Preference Shares from\/to individual (includes Share Certificate)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$300 (W\/GST $327) per transfer agreement\/transferor\/transferee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Share Transfer of Preference Shares from\/to corporate shareholder (includes Share Certificate)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$350 (W\/GST $381.50) per transfer agreement\/transferor\/transferee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Witness for Share Transfer Agreement<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$50 (W\/GST $54.50) per signature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Allotment of Ordinary Shares in cash (includes Share Certificate)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$200 (W\/GST $218) per shareholder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Update of paid-up capital (includes Share Certificate)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$200 (W\/GST $218) per shareholder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Company Name and Adoption of Common Seal (Free 1 Company stamp and 1 Common Seal)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$500 (W\/GST $545)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Company Name (Free 1 Company stamp)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$400 (W\/GST $436)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Change in Memorandum and Article of Association (EGM is required)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$500 (W\/GST $545)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Certified True Copy of documents<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$10 (W\/GST $10.90) per page<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">The signing of bank resolutions or other documents (in our office)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">from S$100 (W\/GST $109)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Liaise with the auditor for annual statutory audit on secretarial records \/ Statutory records file inspection<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$250 (W\/GST $272.50) per visit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Termination processing fee (secretarial services)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$250 (W\/GST $272.50)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Termination processing fee (nominee director and secretarial services)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$500 (W\/GST $545)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Purchase of update business profile<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$20 (W\/GST $21.80) per copy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Purchase of update People profile<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$100 (W\/GST $108) per copy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Extension of Time for AGM and filing Annual Return (2 months)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$500 (W\/GST $545)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Access to the register book in ACRA<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$50 (W\/GST $54.50) per register<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Add on one company seal inclusive of resolution (companies no longer required by law to have a common seal)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">S$100 (W\/GST $109)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* If the total number of directors, shareholders, beneficial owners, registrable controllers and <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nominators <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of nominee<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directors is <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than three persons or entities, a one-off $100 (W\/GST $109) per person or entity due to diligence review fees will apply<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***For the Company with more than 10 directors\/shareholders or with a complex structure, an extra charge may apply for the annual secretarial fee ***<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***Please note that all the above does NOT include stamping fees ***<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/incorporation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incorporating a company in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you are required to appoint a company secretary (Corporate Secretary Agent) within six months of incorporation in accordance with the Singapore Companies Act.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"3E Accounting\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/\"><b>3E Accounting<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers reliable and professional <\/span><a title=\"Corporate Secretary Services in Singapore\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/corporate-secretarial\/company-secretary-service\/\"><b>Corporate Secretary Services in Singapore<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, providing your company with a dedicated company secretary who is a Singapore resident and fully qualified to manage your statutory and compliance obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27917 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"3E Accounting is a trusted provider of corporate secretarial services in Singapore. Contact our Corporate Secretary Agent Today!\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Photo-company-secretary-service-2-820x250.jpg\" alt=\"3E Accounting is a trusted provider of corporate secretarial services in Singapore. Contact our Corporate Secretary Agent Today!\" width=\"820\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Photo-company-secretary-service-2-820x250.jpg 820w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Photo-company-secretary-service-2-820x250-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Photo-company-secretary-service-2-820x250-768x234.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_title=&#8221;CTA&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730870221717{background-color: #126742 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;border-color: #EEEEEE !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center; color: white;\">Looking for trusted corporate secretary services in Singapore?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: white;\">3E Accounting offers professional company secretarial services to ensure full compliance with ACRA regulations\u2014ideal for startups and growing companies.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Contact Us&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767622086507{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.3ecpa.com.sg%2Fcontact-us%2F&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is included in company secretarial services in Singapore?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Company secretarial services in Singapore include the full scope of compliance support: convening AGMs and filing annual returns, ACRA Bizfile filings, share transfers, Employment Pass applications, maintenance of statutory registers, and compliance reminders.\"}}]}<\/script><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is included in company secretarial services in Singapore?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company secretarial services in Singapore include the full scope of compliance support: convening AGMs and filing annual returns, ACRA Bizfile filings, share transfers, Employment Pass applications, maintenance of statutory registers, and compliance reminders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the deadline for filing annual returns with ACRA?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For private companies, the annual return must be filed with ACRA within seven months after the financial year end, or within eight months if the company has share capital and an overseas branch register. Listed companies must hold their AGM within four months after the financial year end and file the annual return within five months, or within six months if they have share capital and an overseas branch register.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do corporate secretarial services in Singapore include?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These services encompass maintenance of statutory registers, filing of changes (directors, shareholders), coordination of AGMs, and submission of annual returns via ACRA\u2019s Bizfile. They also provide compliance reminders and advisory support.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bizsquare.sg\/faq\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" aria-label=\"BizSquare FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can the same person be both director and company secretary?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are multiple directors, one may serve as secretary. However, if you are the sole director, you <\/span><b>cannot<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also act as company secretary, in line with ACRA\u2019s regulations.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.accmaster.com.sg\/faqs?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" aria-label=\"AccMaster FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Is corporate secretarial outsourcing allowed for SMEs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Many small and medium-sized companies outsource secretarial duties to registered corporate service providers (CSPs). This is cost-effective and ensures compliance without hiring full-time staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there penalties for not appointing a company secretary on time?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Under Section 171 of the Companies Act, failing to appoint a company secretary within six months of incorporation may result in a fine of up to <\/span><b>S$1,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acra.gov.sg\/how-to-guides\/setting-up-a-local-company\/appointing-directors-company-secretary-and-other-key-personnel\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" aria-label=\"Appointing Key Personnel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Does a corporate secretary need formal qualifications?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For private companies, formal qualifications are generally not mandatory, but directors must ensure the secretary has the requisite knowledge and experience; the Registrar may require a qualified secretary following record-keeping breaches. 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