Drag-along rights are one of the most important — and often most contentious — provisions in any Singapore shareholder agreement. They allow a majority shareholder (or a defined group of shareholders) to force minority shareholders to join in the sale of the company on the same terms and price. Understanding how drag-along rights work, when [...]
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 [...]
The Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (CALA 2025) commenced its first major phase on 6 May 2026, bringing in heavier director penalties, the named audit partner requirement, expanded AML disqualification grounds, and new double-tier approval for selective share buybacks. But CALA 2025 is not yet fully in force. Singapore directors and company secretaries [...]
From 6 May 2026, Singapore companies that wish to repurchase shares selectively — that is, from specific shareholders rather than from all shareholders on equal terms — must navigate a new two-tier approval process introduced by the Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (CALA 2025). This is one of the most significant changes to [...]
From 6 May 2026, every audit report for a Singapore company must now name the individual public accountant primarily responsible for the engagement. This change — introduced under the Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (CALA 2025) — is one of the most significant shifts in Singapore's audit accountability framework in years, and it [...]
Scheme of Arrangement in Singapore: Court Process, Creditor Vote and Cross-Class Cramdown (2026) A scheme of arrangement is one of the most powerful restructuring tools available under Singapore law. When a company faces financial distress but has a viable underlying business, a scheme allows it to compromise debts with creditors and reorganise its affairs — [...]
Changing Company Directors in Singapore: ACRA Process, Timeline and Common Mistakes (2026) Director changes are among the most common corporate secretarial transactions in Singapore. Whether you are bringing in a new investor who requires a board seat, removing an underperforming executive, or handling a director who has simply resigned, the process must be done correctly [...]
Director Disqualification in Singapore: Grounds, Duration and Consequences (2026 Guide) Being disqualified as a director is one of the most serious consequences that can befall a business person in Singapore. A disqualification order strips you of the right to act as a director of any Singapore company — not just one. If your company is [...]
F&B Business Compliance in Singapore: The Complete Guide for Restaurant and Café Owners (2026) Running a food and beverage business in Singapore is one of the most regulated industries in the city-state. You need approvals from multiple agencies before you can open your doors, and the ongoing compliance obligations — food hygiene, employment law, GST, [...]
F&B Business Compliance in Singapore: The Complete Guide for Restaurant and Café Owners (2026) Running a food and beverage business in Singapore is one of the most regulated industries in the city-state. You need approvals from multiple agencies before you can open your doors, and the ongoing compliance obligations — food hygiene, employment law, GST, [...]