Singapore Company Secretary Requirements: 2025 Guide
A company secretary is required by law in Singapore. Learn why it’s mandatory, the risks of non-compliance, and how to choose the right provider to keep your business legally sound.
If you are setting up a company in Singapore, the company secretary role is not something you can ignore or treat as a formality.
Jeffrey from Statrys explains why this position is legally required, what a company secretary actually does, and how the role goes far beyond basic admin work. He walks through who can be appointed, the six-month deadline, and how company secretaries handle everything from annual filings to tracking changes in your company, helping you avoid penalties and operational headaches as your business grows.
Key Takeaways:
- Why every Singapore company must appoint a company secretary within six months
- Who can legally act as a company secretary and the residency requirements
- What company secretaries actually do day to day, beyond paperwork
- Key compliance tasks they handle, including AGMs and annual returns
- What happens if you miss deadlines or fail to appoint a secretary
- Why most SMEs use professional secretarial firms instead of hiring in-house
- How to choose a reliable company secretary service for long-term compliance
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