Company Secretary Services in Singapore
FastLane Group specializes in providing company secretary services to foreign businesses in Singapore. Our team of Chartered Company Secretaries offers proficient and comprehensive company secretary services in Singapore including company formation and registration, annual return filing, shareholder and director management, and Corporate governance advice.
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Dedicated Account Manager
Enjoy a dedicated account manager to help get onboard with the local requirements in Singapore.
Designated Representative Services
Get a complementary free consultation on company structuring, ongoing administration, and management for onshore and offshore operations.
Efficient Company Deregistration
We help you fulfill tax obligations and keep track of tax deadlines.
Our Efficient Company Secretary Services Empowering Your Corporate Compliance
Company Formation and Governance
- Streamlined Singapore company setup
- Appointment and change of company director
- Compliance with local ownership and control regulations
- Provision of audit support services
Compliance and Regulatory Support
- Provision of a registered address and change of registered office address
- Preparation and filing of annual returns
- Assistance with business registration fee processing
- Liaison for secretarial, statutory, compliance, accounting, and tax advice
Corporate Actions and Share Management
- Dividend distribution handling
- Issuing, allotment, and transfer of shares
- Preparation of written resolutions for AGM
Efficient Company Deregistration
- Assistance in the smooth process of company deregistration
- Complying with legal requirements and procedures
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Frequently Answered Questions
In Singapore, all registered companies are required to have at least one company secretary who is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. The company secretary must be a member of a recognized professional body, such as the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) or the Singapore Corporate Secretaries Association (SCSA).
Company secretarial (CoSec) services include everything from:
- Company Formation and Governance
- Compliance and Regulatory Support
- Designated Representative Services
- Corporate Actions and Share Management
- Company Deregistration
Company secretarial services help businesses maintain compliance with local regulations and administrative tasks, which can help business owner avoid penalties, fines, and lawsuits.
In Singapore, a company secretary must be appointed within 6 months of the date of incorporation. This is a requirement under the Companies Act (Chapter 50), and the company secretary’s name must be included in the company’s register of directors and secretaries.
The recognized professional bodies in Singapore for appointing a company secretary are:
- Singapore Institute of Directors (SID)
- Singapore Corporate Secretaries Association (SCSA)
There are 4 main qualities that you should look for:
- Qualifications and experience in corporate governance
- In-depth local knowledge and world experience
- A broad range of services tailored to your company’s needs
- The ability to work with your company to progress
- FastLane Group is a leading provider of professional corporate services, accounting firm services, and company incorporation solutions for Singapore businesses. We have a team of experienced and qualified professionals who can provide you with the services you need to ensure that your company is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- FastLane Group has a deep understanding of the local business environment and the laws and regulations that apply to your company. We are also familiar with international best practices.
- FastLane Group offers a wide range of services tailored to your company’s needs. We can help you with everything from incorporating and registering your company to maintaining your company’s records and providing advice on corporate governance.
- FastLane Group is committed to providing you with the best possible service. We are always available to answer your questions and to help you with your needs.
Yes, you can change your company secretary in Singapore. To do this, you will need to pass a resolution at the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) or board meeting. You will also need to give the company secretary at least 21 days’ notice of the change.
The following are the steps on how to change your company secretary in Singapore:
- Pass a resolution at the company’s AGM or board meeting to change the company secretary.
- Give the company secretary at least 21 days’ notice of the change.
- File a notice of change with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
The notice of change must include the following information:
- The company’s name
- The company’s registration number
- The old company secretary’s name
- The new company secretary’s name
- The date of the change
You can file the notice of change with ACRA online through the BizFile+ portal.
Once the notice of change has been filed with ACRA, the new company secretary will be officially appointed.
This is the easiest part. It is free of charge and all you need to do is schedule a meeting with us and we will guide you through the process.
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