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Nominee Director Duties and Personal Liability After CALA 2025: Five Things Every Nominee Must Know Now

The Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (CALA 2025) commenced on 6 May 2026, ushering in the most significant reform to Singapore's Companies Act in years. For most directors, the changes bring stricter accountability standards. For nominee directors specifically, CALA 2025 is a watershed moment — one that fundamentally alters the risk calculus of [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-22T00:20:24+08:00May 22nd, 2026|Latest News and Announcements, Running a Company|

Nominee Director in Singapore: Legal Requirements, Risks & How It Works

Introduction Every Singapore private limited company must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Singapore. For foreign entrepreneurs and investors who do not live in Singapore, this requirement creates an immediate practical challenge. The solution most commonly used is the appointment of a nominee director — a Singapore resident who sits on [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-05-21T09:21:56+08:00April 26th, 2026|Running a Company|