Share valuation disputes are among the most technically complex and commercially consequential matters that arise in Singapore company litigation. They emerge whenever shareholders disagree about the price at which shares should be bought out — whether in the context of an unfair prejudice petition under Section 216 of the Companies Act, a compulsory winding up, [...]
Your company constitution is one of the most important documents your Singapore company holds. It sets out the rules that govern how the company is run — from shareholder rights and director powers to share transfer procedures and dividend policies. As your business grows and evolves, the constitution may need to be amended to reflect [...]
From 1 July 2026, Singapore's statutory retirement age rises to 64 and the re-employment age to 69. This is the latest step in Singapore's long-term plan to raise both ages to 65 and 70 respectively by 2030. The changes are mandatory — employers cannot require employees to retire before the new retirement age, and must [...]
Transferring shares in a Singapore private limited company is one of the most common corporate transactions — and one of the most frequently mishandled. Whether you are bringing in a new investor, facilitating a founder exit, or reorganising a family business, the process must follow the requirements of the Companies Act 1967 and your company's [...]
Singapore's Variable Capital Company (VCC) framework has matured significantly since its launch in 2020. By mid-2026, over a thousand VCCs have been incorporated, and the structure has become the vehicle of choice for fund managers and family offices domiciling in Asia. But the regulatory and compliance landscape has shifted — and fund managers setting up [...]
The Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (CALA 2025) commenced on 6 May 2026 — but many company secretaries and directors are still working through what this means for their day-to-day practice. The foundational changes have been well-documented; this guide goes further. Here are six specific things every Singapore company secretary must now do [...]
Annual Return (AR) filing with ACRA — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Practical 2026...
Annual General Meeting (AGM) — dispensing, EOT, virtual — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compli...
Company Secretary statutory duties under the Companies Act — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA com...
Step-by-step guide to capital reduction applications to the Singapore High Court under Sections 78A–78K of the Companies Act — procedure, timeline, costs, creditor rights, and post-order ACRA lodgement obligations.