{"id":15840,"date":"2021-03-11T11:31:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T03:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/?page_id=15840"},"modified":"2026-10-18T08:43:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T00:43:27","slug":"acra-singapore-registrar-of-companies-roc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/resources\/guide-to-setup-singapore-business\/acra-singapore-registrar-of-companies-roc\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore Registrar of Companies (ROC): Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ACRA: Singapore Registrar of Companies (ROC)<\/h2>\n

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Companies worldwide are<\/span> subject to regulations to protect their businesses, employees, and customers. The 7 compliance deadlines Singapore startups<\/a> must track in 2026 are listed in this guide to help them avoid such penalties. These are necessary to ensure the sustainability and continuity of businesses. <\/span>Every nation has a designated body tasked<\/span> with overseeing and monitoring all the companies and their activities. These agencies are also responsible for registering them in a <\/span>database to ensure they <\/span>are legitimate. At the same time, they are checking if these companies are compliant with all the regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Singapore, the concept is the same. It has an appointed regulator named <\/span>the<\/span> Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)<\/b> for all companies and aspiring entrepreneurs in the country. <\/span>In this article, we learn about this regulator.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

What is ACRA in Singapore?<\/b><\/h3>\n

ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority) in Singapore is the statutory board that oversees the regulation of companies and public accountants and facilitates the development of companies. ACRA Singapore is also empowered <\/span> to impose composition fines and issue court summonses to companies that have defaulted on the ongoing compliance requirements<\/a> set out under the Companies\u2019 Act.<\/p>\n

ACRA Singapore<\/span>, commonly known as<\/span> the Registrar of Companies, also functions as a <\/span>Singapore registry of companies and businesses,<\/b> similar to <\/span>a<\/span> registrar in countries such as the United Kingdom, India and Bermuda.<\/span> It\u2019s also your go-to when <\/span>checking the company registration status in Singapore<\/b> or its details.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Role Does ACRA Play in Singapore’s Business Registration and Compliance?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) plays a central role in upholding Singapore\u2019s corporate and financial integrity. Its responsibilities span three core areas:<\/span><\/p>\n