COMPANY SECRETARY
According to Singapore Companies Act, all private limited companies are required to appoint a company secretary within six months of incorporating the company. As a company secretary, we have a duty to discharge our responsibilities in the following areas to ensure company compliance with ACRA and IRAS.
SOLUTION-FOCUSED THINKING
Our team of highly experienced consultants will be able to advise you on company matters such as corporate structure, tax and accounting issues and corporate secretariat matters. We know the most efficient methods to get your corporate matters in order.
WE WORK WITH BUSINESSES BIG AND SMALL
Every client is important to us. We make it our utmost priority to serve every client the best we can. This means being a one-stop corporate service provider for businesses in Singapore, as well as businesses planning to set up an office here.
Corporate Secretary Services
For already incorporated companies
Corporate secretarial packages
For new and existing private companies limited by shares.
Incorporation of Company Package
S$450One Time
- ACRA Company Name Check
- ACRA Company Name Registration
- Company Constitution
- Company Business Profile
Annual Corporate Package
S$600Annually
- Maintaining of Company Register
- Maintaining of Company Meeting Minute Books
- Maintaining of Non-Public Register of Registrable Controllers
- Preparation of Annual General Meeting Notice
- Drafting of Annual General Meeting Resolution
- Filing of Company Annual Returns to ACRA (Our fee INCLUDES the $60 payable to ACRA)
- Corporate Secretarial Compliance Advisory
- Filing Due Dates Reminder
- Provide a Named Secretary as Mandated by ACRA
Registered Office Package
S$200Annually
- Provide a Registered Office for the Company
- Digital mailbox in Raffles Vault
- Collect physical mail at our office
- Online company document storage in Raffles Vault
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Annual Corporate Package Add On
S$750Annually
- An add on to the Annual Corporate Package
- For clients who require multiple changes during the calendar year
- Custom preparation of up to 5 DRIWs
- Custom preparation of up to 5 MRIWs
- Custom preparation of up to 5 Sale of Shares Instruments
- Custom preparation of up to 3 Shareholders’ Agreements
- Monthly online review with Raffles Corporate Services support team (if necessary)
- (Note: This add on is not neccessary for all clients. This is specifically for clients who require a lot of changes and corporate secretarial support during the calendar year.)
Packages for public companies
Annual Corporate Package
S$850Annually
- Maintaining of Company Register (Up to 10 members/ shareholders. $100 per additional 10 members/ shareholders or part thereof)
- Maintaining of Company Meeting Minute Books
- Maintaining of Non-Public Register of Registrable Controllers
- Preparation of Annual General Meeting Notice
- Drafting of Annual General Meeting Resolution
- Filing of Company Annual Returns to ACRA (Our fee INCLUDES the $60 payable to ACRA)
- Corporate Secretarial Compliance Advisory
- Filing Due Dates Reminder
- Provide a Named Secretary as Mandated by ACRA
Incorporation of Company Package
S$650One Time
- ACRA Company Name Check
- ACRA Company Name Registration
- Company Constitution
- Company Business Profile
- Additional members 11-20 (+$200 surcharge)
- Additional members 21-30 (+$400 surcharge)
- Additional members 31-40 (+$600 surcharge)
Registered Office Package
S$200Annually
- Provide a Registered Office for the Company
- Digital mailbox in Raffles Vault
- Collect physical mail at our office
- Online company document storage in Raffles Vault
Package details and terms
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Features of Annual Corporate Package
- The Annual Corporate Package is sufficient for most companies with regards to the essential requirements mandated by law.
- This package is for companies that are already incorporated and are looking to appoint a Corporate Service Provider (CSP) or are looking to our company as their CSP.
- A named secretary will be provided. Correspondence and advisory on company matters is via email and WhatsApp. Queries will be replied by the named secretary for your company or a representative from our company.
- Compliance check fees apply where required: $80 for work pass holders, $250 for non-resident entities, and $400 for non-resident individuals.
Features of Incorporation of Company Package
- One time payment for those looking to incorporate a Singapore company.
- Incorporation timing depends on complete documentation, compliance checks and ACRA processing.
- Model constitution will be used for incorporation.
- Additional share certificates will be charged at $100 per share certificate.
- Compliance check fees apply where required: $80 for work pass holders, $250 for non-resident entities, and $400 for non-resident individuals.
Features of Registered Office Package
- Our registered office is located in Chinatown.
- All mail is available in your digital mailbox in Raffles Vault. Physical mail can be collected at our office.
- Mail collection at our office is from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
- Please note that we do not provide registered office services as a standalone service.
Overseas clients, nominee directors and compliance
COMPANY REGISTRATION
Ensure a procedure that is free of hassles and errors when you need to set up a local company. We provide the expertise to assist and advice in a cost-effective and timely manner so that you can focus on other business matters.
WE WORK WITH OVERSEAS CLIENTS
Singapore is an ideal destination for setting up a company. We assist overseas clients in setting up and managing companies in Singapore. We are also familiar with setting up and maintaining offshore companies. If you are a foreigner and are looking to set up a company in Singapore or if you are looking to set up offshore companies, we are well equipped to do the job for you.
Some requirements when overseas clients set up a company in Singapore include:
- ACRA-approved company name
- At least one local resident director (If you do not have a resident director you may use our nominee director services)
- At least one shareholder (maximum 50 shareholders)
- A local company secretary
- A local registered address
- An incorporation agent
Download Company Registration Documents
In Singapore, every company has to have a local resident director. This director can be a Singaporean, a Singapore Permanent Resident or a foreigner with a valid pass who is residing in Singapore. If you do not have a local director, you may use a nominee director to fulfil this position.
Our nominee director services start from $2,000 per annum. There will be a $3,000 refundable deposit. This deposit will be held by Raffles Corporate Services Pte Ltd (Raffles Corporate Services). The appointed nominee director is not an employee of Raffles Corporate Services. The refundable deposit will be released to the nominee director if the company encouters any legal or administrative matters which require the nominee director to incur disbursements. This deposit will be refunded to the client within 7 working days after the termination of the nominee director service. A reduced deposit will be accepted if the accounts are done in-house by Raffles Corporate Services.
For clients on our nominee director service, please note that we will require monthly bank statements are to be sent to our firm’s mailing address. In the event the company is non-compliant with The nominee director reserves the right to resign if there are non compliance with various regulations.
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
With the introduction of the Corporate Service Providers Act 2024 (“CSP Act”) which came into force on 9 June 2025, certain duties are placed on corporate service providers (CSP) like Raffles Corporate Services. Due to the increase compliance requirements, we may levy additional fees on foreign individuals especially if the transaction is a remote transaction.
Please note that for remote transactions involving the incorporation or transfer/ sale of a shelf company, we will require a video call to be done with the relevant parties as part of our due diligence requirements.
LET’S GET STARTED
We’re here to help answer your questions. Company secretarial matters can be complicated, but our experts are on hand to help inform you of every aspect regarding your topic. We take great pride in extending our expertise for you and look forward to hearing from you.
Articulat Secretary Services Pte Ltd
An associate company of Articulat Private Limited
ACRA Filing Agent Number: FA20170046