ACRA (the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority) is a supporting organisation for the UGCNS MSME Day 2026, taking place on 18 June 2026 at the SGX Auditorium. The event is free to attend and is focused on helping small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) directors and business owners navigate compliance, growth, and regulatory updates.

ACRA’s participation in MSME Day 2026 is significant: it signals the regulator’s continued emphasis on CALA 2025 compliance education, particularly for SME directors who may not have access to in-house legal or compliance teams. If you are a director or company secretary of a Singapore SME, attending this event is a practical way to get up to speed directly from the regulator.

What ACRA Is Expected to Cover

Given ACRA’s current regulatory priorities, we expect ACRA’s representatives at MSME Day 2026 to reinforce the following themes:

  • CALA 2025 compliance: The Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 Phase 1 commenced on 6 May 2026, introducing heavier director duty penalties, the named audit partner requirement, and expanded disqualification grounds. ACRA has been actively promoting awareness of these changes.
  • Annual Return and AGM filing compliance: ACRA continues to monitor late filers and non-compliance with AGM requirements and Annual Return deadlines.
  • Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC): Updates and reminders on beneficial ownership disclosure obligations.
  • BizFile+ platform updates: Any changes to digital filing workflows for directors and company secretaries.

A Quick CALA 2025 Compliance Recap for Directors Attending

If you are heading to MSME Day 2026, it is worth reviewing your CALA 2025 compliance position beforehand so you can ask the right questions. Key checkpoints include:

  • Has your company’s audit report (for FYs ending on or after 6 May 2026) been updated to name the individual engagement partner?
  • Have your director onboarding materials been updated to reflect the higher penalty regime?
  • Are your share buyback procedures updated to reflect the new double-tier approval requirement for selective buybacks?
  • Is your compliance calendar updated to flag the upcoming CALA 2025 Phase 2 provisions?

Our full guide to CALA 2025 Phase 2 and beyond covers what is still pending and how to prepare.

How to Register for MSME Day 2026

MSME Day 2026 is free to attend. Details on registration are available via ACRA’s official channels and the event organiser. The event takes place on 18 June 2026 at the SGX Auditorium.

For the latest Singapore business news and regulatory updates, there are useful resources for SME directors and business owners.

To speak with the team at Raffles Corporate Services, you can email [email protected] or call, SMS, or WhatsApp +65 8501 7133. We are happy to assist with any queries.

— The Editorial Team, Raffles Corporate Services