Your Company Secretary in Singapore
We provide corporate secretarial services to ensure good governance for your entities.
Why Appoint a Company Secretary?
Under the Companies Act, every company in Singapore must appoint a company secretary within six months from the date of incorporation. HCCS offers professional company secretary services to ensure compliance with ACRA’s requirements.
Through our company secretary services, reminders for annual tax filings are provided only when our tax services are engaged. Our team monitors deadlines and keeps you informed of all requirements, including company secretary obligations, Annual Returns, ECI, tax filings, and more.
How We Can Help
Let us handle your compliance requirements with our comprehensive corporate secretarial services.
Qualified Secretary
- A local company secretary is appointed and registered with ACRA on your behalf.
Annual Returns Filing
- Annual returns are filed with ACRA accurately and on time.
Compliance Deadlines
- The company’s compliance deadlines are monitored, and you are kept informed of all requirements, including Annual Returns, ECI, tax filings, and more.
AGM Preparation
- All necessary resolutions for your Annual General Meeting (AGM) are prepared.
Document Safekeeping
- All official company documents and meeting minutes are securely stored.
Maintenance of Statutory Registers
Statutory Registers, including those for Directors, Members, Auditors, and the Company Secretary Services, are maintained in compliance with ACRA’s requirements. Information such as the Register of Registrable Controllers, Nominee Directors, and Nominee Shareholders is kept separately, as it is not part of the public statutory records.
I appreciate the team's responsiveness, with essential company secretarial duties managed smoothly and ad hoc requests handled professionally. This ensures our governance and statutory responsibilities are consistently met.
Reuben Kwan, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation Limited
“I appreciate the team's responsiveness, with essential company secretarial duties managed smoothly and ad hoc requests handled professionally. This ensures our governance and statutory responsibilities are consistently met.”
Reuben Kwan, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of a Company Secretary?
The primary role of a company secretary Services is to ensure your company complies with Singapore law and regulations. They are responsible for various administrative and reporting duties, including:
- Filing annual returns with ACRA.
- Maintaining statutory registers and records.
- Preparing and filing board resolutions.
- Advising directors on their legal obligations.
What are the legal requirements for a Company Secretary of a Private Limited Company?
To act as a company secretary for a Singapore-registered company, the individual must:
- Be a natural person with their principal or only place of residence in Singapore (e.g., Singapore citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Pass holder) and must not be debarred from acting as a company secretary.
- Knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act and the necessary experience to fulfill the role.
- Not be the sole director of the company
Can HCCS Replace My Existing Company Secretary?
Yes, HCCS seamlessly takes over company secretary services from your current provider, ensuring no disruption to compliance timelines or record-keeping. |
What Happens If I Don’t Appoint a Company Secretary in Singapore?
Failure to appoint a company secretary can result in fines, legal action, or even company deregistration. HCCS’s company secretary services mitigate these risks by ensuring timely compliance.
How Much Do Company Secretary Services Cost in Singapore?
HCCS offers transparent pricing for company secretary services, with packages tailored to your business size and needs. Costs typically cover annual compliance filings, document preparation, and ongoing advisory support.