Why hire a corporate secretary through Osome?
Experienced secretary
Get a dedicated digital corporate secretary with 10+ years of experience from day one. Easily contact them through live chat and get a response within 24 hours.
Keeping you compliant
We make sure your statutory registers are maintained and updated accordingly, ensuring compliance with the authorities as your company evolves.
Documents in one place
Never worry about searching for missing documents again. We securely store all your documents in your account, making them easy to sort and access.
Why switch to Osome?
We take care of the transition from your old company secretary to us so that you don't have to. We gather your documents and get their sign off on their resignation for an efficient and hassle-free process.
Plans to fit your business
Essential
Perfect for a small company or a business with a settled structure
S$ 300- Corporate secretary essentials
- Support from the corporate secretary via the Osome chat
- Routine annual filing, including the S$60 government fee
- AGM preparation
- All documents stored on the Osome app
Unlimited
For growing businesses anticipating structural changes, or the first year of business with several changes
S$ 600- Corporate secretary essentials
- Support from the corporate secretary via the Osome chat
- Routine annual filing, including the S$60 government fee
- AGM preparation
- All documents stored on the Osome app
- Unlimited company changes
- Change in company name, address, and activity
- Change in officers and their particulars
- Registration of particulars relating to charges
- Distribution of dividends
- Allotment of shares
- Transfer of shares, excluding Stamp Duty
Full compliance
For founders who want full tax and bookkeeping compliance in their first year
S$ 1,200- Corporate secretary essentials
- Support from the corporate secretary via the Osome chat
- Routine annual filing, including the S$60 government fee
- AGM preparation
- All documents stored on the Osome app
- Unlimited company changes
- Change in company name, address, and activity
- Change in officers and their particulars
- Registration of particulars relating to charges
- Distribution of dividends
- Allotment of shares
- Transfer of shares, excluding Stamp Duty
- Accounting, Tax, Bookkeeping
- Review by Chartered Accountant
- Annual management report
- Annual bookkeeping
- Government and tax filings
- Incorporation
- ACRA registration and business profile, including the S$350 government fees
- Company constitution
- All incorporation documents stored on the Osome app
Add-ons you might need
Company stamp
S$ 60
A company stamp is used to validate official documents, like contracts, certificates, deeds, etc. It contains the name and registration number of the company.
CorpPass Registration
S$ 100
Whether you are a local or foreigner with a Singapore business, we set up your CorpPass Account quickly without registering for extra documents like a SingPass ID.
Striking off a company
from S$ 400
If the company is no longer doing business, an application should be made to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority to strike the company’s name off the Companies Register and Representative Office.
Upgrade your company secretary services
Annual return filing
Companies in Singapore have to file annual returns within seven months of the end of their financial year. Osome's secretarial services cover filing your return, including the S$60 filing fee.
Transfer of shares
Share sales must follow the company's constitution and legal requirements. We make sure you complete the correct paperwork and stay compliant throughout.
Allotment of shares
Directors need to get existing shareholders' approval before creating and issuing shares. We can support you with the process and complete the paperwork.
What is a corporate secretary?
Why a corporate secretary is important
Every Singapore-registered company must appoint a corporate secretary in order to fulfil the statutory and regulatory requirements of managing changes relevant to the Company, its Shares and Directors. They maintain Company records in compliance with good Corporate Governance practices.
Why outsource your corporate secretarial services?
Get peace of mind and save on costs with our secretarial services, improving company governance and staying up-to-date with regulations. With us, you’ll get expert advice from on-the-ground experts tailored to your company’s needs.
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What our clients think about Osome services
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FAQ
What is a Corporate Secretary and secretaryship?
A Corporate Secretary ensures that a business complies with legal requirements and that company records are accurate. This includes reporting changes to a company’s statutory details and books, filing returns and keeping records up to date.
Company secretaryship is a role that every Singapore company must have. Their job is to ensure company paperwork is in order, on time and in compliance with the law. This critical role requires various certifications and involves much responsibility.
Why do I need a Corporate Secretary?
Singapore Company Law requires every company to appoint a corporate secretary. The appointment of a company secretary in Singapore is essential for reporting on statutory changes to company details, handling important admin and helping you understand your obligations as a business owner.
What is the role of a Corporate Secretary in Singapore?
- Creates the documentation for your AGM
- Ensures your Annual Returns are accurate and filed on time
- Supports you in completing all corporate actions, including changing a director or shareholder, transferring shares and updating company details
How much does a Company Secretary cost in Singapore?
Our price is S$300 for an Essential Secretary for one year and S$600 for an Unlimited Secretary for one year. It’s a much more affordable alternative to hiring an in-house company secretary and is competitive with other corporate secretarial firms in Singapore.
Can a Singapore company operate without a secretary?
No. The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority mandates that every Singapore business must hire a corporate secretary within the first six months after incorporation. This position cannot be vacant for more than six months. Your company secretary must be a Singapore resident.
Does a small company need a Company Secretary?
Yes. All companies in Singapore must have a corporate secretary. Only very large companies require an in-house company secretary, so it makes sense for small businesses to outsource their corporate secretarial service from a company like Osome.
What is the difference between a Company Secretary and a Corporate Secretary?
The terms company secretary and corporate secretary are interchangeable and mean the same thing in Singapore. Whatever the title, they play an integral role in the efficient management of a company through compliance with the law.
Who can hold the position of a company secretary?
A company secretary, or corporate secretary, must be a Singaporean local and an official resident of Singapore. They must be of legal age and a member of a prescribed professional body, such as the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants or the Singapore Association of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
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