Corporate Governance

Our Singapore Company Secretary Guides

Our Singapore Company Secretary Guides

  • How Singapore’s 2026 Tax & Work Pass Reforms Will Reshape SME Payroll and Reporting
    7 min readLast Updated: November 26, 2025

    Singapore’s 2025 tax and work pass reforms will bring major changes to how SMEs handle payroll, reporting, and compliance. From BEPS 2.0 to new EP salary rules, business owners must prepare now to avoid penalties and disrupted workforce planning.

  • Directors Beware: Will You Be Ready for ACRA’s Hardest Enforcement Year in 2026?
    7 min readLast Updated: November 25, 2025

    2026 is expected to be ACRA’s strictest enforcement year yet, with tougher filing standards, tighter cross-agency checks, and zero-tolerance penalties for directors who fall behind. This article explains the new risks Singapore SMEs will face and how directors can prepare before the compliance crackdown begins.

  • BCA Licensing Requirements in Singapore 2025: Your Complete Guide for Compliance
    6 min readLast Updated: October 8, 2025

    Stay ahead of the curve with the latest updates on Singapore’s BCA Builder’s Licence and Contractors Registration System (CRS). This guide covers the 2025 changes to licensing requirements, including mandatory registration for foreign worker hiring and increased capital thresholds.

  • Understanding the Central Registers of Nominee Directors and Nominee Shareholders in Singapore
    6 min readLast Updated: October 7, 2025

    Singapore’s Central Registers of Nominee Directors and Nominee Shareholders require companies and foreign companies to file detailed information about nominee directors and shareholders with ACRA. These updates enhance corporate transparency while keeping sensitive nominator details accessible only to law enforcement agencies.

  • The Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC) in Singapore: A Complete Guide
    8 min readLast Updated: October 6, 2025

    The Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC) in Singapore is a crucial tool for enhancing corporate transparency by identifying the true owners or controllers of a company. Ensuring compliance with RORC regulations helps businesses avoid penalties and strengthens governance in line with global standards.

  • Share Capital Reduction in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide
    8 min readLast Updated: July 21, 2025

    Share capital reduction allows Singapore companies to optimize their capital structure and improve financial efficiency. This guide explains the methods, legal requirements, and strategic benefits of reducing share capital in Singapore.

  • Singapore Companies Business Reporting with ACRA
    5 min readLast Updated: July 16, 2025

    Singapore companies are required to comply with key reporting duties such as annual returns, AGMs, financial statements, and tax submissions. Understanding these timelines and requirements is crucial to maintaining good standing with ACRA and IRAS.

  • Striking-Off a Local Company in Singapore
    6 min readLast Updated: July 15, 2025

    Striking off a company in Singapore is a straightforward, cost-effective way to close a dormant or inactive business. This guide by Corpzzy walks you through the full process, from eligibility to application and post-closure steps.

  • Understanding the Role of Company Secretaries in Singapore
    7 min readLast Updated: July 16, 2025

    A company secretary in Singapore plays a crucial role in ensuring a business complies with statutory and regulatory obligations. From maintaining company records to handling ACRA filings, they are essential to corporate governance and legal compliance.