{"id":16614,"date":"2017-09-11T10:01:01","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T02:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/?page_id=16614"},"modified":"2026-10-18T08:43:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T00:43:34","slug":"company-secretary-and-its-role-and-responsibilities-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/resources\/corporate-compliance-requirement\/company-secretary-and-its-role-and-responsibilities-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Company Secretary and Its Role and Responsibilities in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What Is a Company Secretary in Singapore and Why Does Every Company Need One?<\/h2>\n

Every company incorporated in Singapore must appoint a <\/span>qualified company secretary<\/b><\/a> within six months of incorporation, under Section 171 of the Companies Act 1967. Far more than an administrative title, the company secretary is the compliance backbone of your business, responsible for statutory filings, board governance, and ensuring your directors meet every legal obligation under Singapore company law.3E Accounting’s company secretary services comprehensively cover the full suite of compliance matters, including AGM and annual filings, ACRA BizFile lodgements, share transfers, and Employment Pass (EP) applications. Backed by 15 years of experience, more than 10,000 clients served, and 24\/7 support, we help businesses navigate every company secretary compliance requirement in Singapore with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This guide covers company secretary requirements in Singapore<\/a>, eligibility, annual compliance duties, and how to appoint a reliable one.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who Must Appoint a Company Secretary in Singapore?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Under Section 171(1) of the Companies Act 1967, every Singapore-incorporated company must appoint at least one company secretary within six months of incorporation, and the office cannot remain vacant for more than six months at any time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who Is Eligible to Be Appointed as a Company Secretary?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Eligibility of the Company Secretary (company secretary requirements Singapore):<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. A natural person<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. He or she is a resident of Singapore<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. With the requisite experience, academic and professional qualifications<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. No debarment order against him or her by the Registrar, on the date of appointment (the Registrar can debar a Secretary who is in default of any of the relevant sections of the Act).<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. He or she is not the sole director of the organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    What Are the Key Roles of a Company Secretary in Singapore?<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n