Company Secretary in Singapore

The busiest period for Company Secretary is during AGM and filling of Annual Return about once per year, unless you have multiple amendments throughout the year. Most Small Medium Businesses (SMB) do not have their own in-house Company Secretary as there are not many demands hence outsourcing the requirements.

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Only company directors and secretary are eligible to apply for striking off as they are the company officers.

Professional who holds a profession of Lawyer, Accountant, and Chartered secretaries are eligible to apply.

However, it should be noted that merely having ties to an accounting or a law firm does not automatically make one a professionally qualified secretary.

You should look for someone that who is well equipped,

1. Well versed with Singapore company law – Singapore Companies Act and ACRA
2. Possess appropriate qualification and experience – Up-to-date towards recent statutory corporate governance and compliance requirements.
3. Adequate Organization and Administrative Skills – Handling of company’s official documents and registers, filing matters and are responsible to file any statutory changes and updates of changes in capital share structure and many others.
4. Possess financial analytics skills – It comes handy in supervising the company’s share allotments, reviewing the financial statements and reports, as well as vetting the tax assessments.

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The role of a company secretary is crucial as they perform important tasks for the company, the directors, and shareholders. They help their companies by ensuring,

• Fulfilment of all statutory obligations
• Practice of proper corporate governance
• Protection of the company’s corporate interests
• Advise directors on important business matters
• Provide any necessary practical support

Ocasssionally, they would share relevant information with the company’s directors, assisting them to be more active and engaged during board meetings.

Yes, a company secretary is needed for a non-profit organization.

Yes, all companies in Singapore must appoint a company secretary and must be a local resident of Singapore.