Corporate Compliance as a Board-Level Strategic Priority: What Singapore Directors Must Own Beyond the Annual Return

Singapore's regulatory environment has tightened considerably over the past two years. The Corporate and Accounting Laws Amendment Act 2025 (CALA 2025), which commenced on 6 May 2026, introduced higher director penalties and stricter nominee register requirements. The Monetary Authority of Singapore's revised anti-money laundering frameworks have placed new expectations on boards. Meanwhile, the Personal Data [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-13T00:13:37+08:00July 13th, 2026|Running a Company|

Constitution amendments and special resolutions — Timeline and processing benchmarks

Constitution amendments and special resolutions — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Pr...

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-09-07T16:02:22+08:00July 12th, 2026|Running a Company|

Director appointments, resignations and removals — Timeline and processing benchmarks

Director appointments, resignations and removals — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. P...

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-09-07T16:02:23+08:00July 12th, 2026|Running a Company|

RORC and beneficial-owner register under CSP Act 2024 — Timeline and processing benchmarks

RORC and beneficial-owner register under CSP Act 2024 — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA complian...

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-09-07T16:02:23+08:00July 12th, 2026|Running a Company|

Disputes Over Share Valuation in Singapore Company Proceedings

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, [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-12T00:44:42+08:00July 12th, 2026|Court Cases & Legal Updates, Running a Company|

How to Amend Your Singapore Company Constitution: A Practical Guide for 2026

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 [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-12T00:40:38+08:00July 12th, 2026|Running a Company|

Singapore Retirement Age 64 and Re-Employment Age 69 from July 2026: Employer Compliance Guide

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 [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-12T00:37:57+08:00July 12th, 2026|Employment and Immigration, Running a Company|

Setting Up a VCC Sub-Fund in 2026: What’s New for Fund Managers and Family Offices

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 [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-12T00:32:26+08:00July 12th, 2026|Latest News and Announcements, Running a Company|

Annual Return (AR) filing with ACRA — Timeline and processing benchmarks

Annual Return (AR) filing with ACRA — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compliance. Practical 2026...

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-09-07T16:02:23+08:00July 11th, 2026|Running a Company|

Annual General Meeting (AGM) — dispensing, EOT, virtual — Timeline and processing benchmarks

Annual General Meeting (AGM) — dispensing, EOT, virtual — Timeline and processing benchmarks. For directors and company secretaries managing ACRA compli...

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-09-07T16:02:24+08:00July 11th, 2026|Running a Company|