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Quick answer<\/p>\n

Often, no. A Singapore private company<\/strong> doesn’t have to hold an AGM if it (a) sends its financial statements to all members within 5 months<\/strong> of its financial year end, (b) has passed a unanimous resolution to dispense with AGMs<\/strong>, or (c) is a qualifying dormant company<\/strong>.[1]<\/a><\/sup> Every other company must hold its AGM within 6 months<\/strong> of year end (4 months if listed).[1]<\/a><\/sup>[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

But skipping the AGM does not mean skipping the paperwork.<\/strong> You still sign documents every year, just a different set, and you must still file your annual return with ACRA.[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Since the Companies Act amendments that took effect from 2018, many private company owners have heard that “you don’t need an AGM anymore”. That’s partly true. The exemptions are real, but each one comes with conditions, and every one of them leaves you with documents to sign and deadlines to meet. This guide explains how the rules work, based on the Companies Act and ACRA’s published guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n

The default rule: every company holds an AGM<\/h2>\n

Under Section 175 of the Companies Act, a company must hold an annual general meeting after the end of each financial year:[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n