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Corporate Secretarial Services in Singapore
With Osome, you can get a a dedicate corporate secretary to support you with what you need. Our company's secretaries will track deadlines and file documents so that your business remains compliant.
What is a corporate secretary?
A corporate secretary ensures that a business complies with legal requirements and makes sure 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.
The importance of a corporate secretary
Singapore Company Law mandates that every company must appoint a corporate secretary. They are essential for reporting on statutory changes to company details, such as allotment or transfer of shares, handling important administration and helping you understand your obligations as a business owner.
Why outsource your company’s corporate secretarial services?
Outsourcing company secretarial services helps to improve your company governance while ensuring compliance with corporate law. It means working with a specialist who’s an expert in their field, giving you peace of mind. It’s also a cheap alternative to the high cost of hiring an in-house secretary.
Choose us as your secretary
Osome provides outsourced corporate secretarial services to make entrepreneurs’ lives easier. Our Singapore-based company secretaries keep your business in order. Whether it’s meeting filing deadlines or answering your questions, they are there when you need them. It’s so easy to switch to Osome.
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It is impressive how fast and responsive they are! I feel very happy about my decision to go with Osome.
Randeep Sudan Multivertz Pte. Ltd.
Osome made registering my company really easy. They have been extremely proactive, talking me through the whole process of starting my company.
Harriette Foulkes-Arnold We are Contented Pte. Ltd.
I was sceptical about remote service seated at my home in Sri Lanka. Rena swiftly took me through the process seamlessly and WALLAH! My Singapore company is set up!
Ahamed Efthikar Abdul Vahid TrustCorp Advisory Pte. Ltd.
I like that I can just post my questions to chat any time of the day, quite unlike having to remember to call within business hours only. For a startup owner working irregular hours, this helps.
Lim Sze-Szan Fiona BodyOwn Pte. Ltd.
I really like your app's user experience. Really seamless!
Phooi Song Kai, Kenneth Google Ventures Pte. Ltd.
I didn’t have to go anywhere to work with Osome, I just used the web and mobile app to sign the docs.
Ivan Zeljkovic Evans Media Pte. Ltd.
I incorporated my own two companies with Osome and now manage them via the platform. I've been very satisfied and recommend Osome to all my friends.
Vlad Shchelkunov BTTR holdings Pte. Ltd.
The staff always answer, and they deal with all the admin on my behalf. So I can simply use my income and not worry about legal and administrative filings.
Pawel Wargan freelancer
Secretarial services that we offer
Annual return filing
Companies in Singapore have to file annual returns no later than 7 months after their financial year ends. Osome’s secretarial services cover filing your return and include the S$60 filing fee.
AGM preparation
Companies hold Annual general meetings (AGM) to inform shareholders about the financial situation of the business. We prepare and submit the required paperwork to keep you compliant.
Change of company name
New company names must be validated with the ACRA before a Notice of Resolution is made through BizFile+. Osome’s secretarial services can complete the process for you.
Change of officers
Changes to company directors, company secretaries or auditors need to be reported to ACRA. Osome’s secretarial services plans offer unlimited changes or charge for updates on an individual basis.
Change of corporate address
We can help you prepare and pass a board resolution for a change of address and update ACRA and any other relevant agencies with the new details.
Change of business activity
If you decide to change your company’s business activity, it may impact your SSIC code. Osome’s company secretary services will update the information on BizFile+.
Transfer of shares
Share sales must follow the company’s Constitution and legal requirements. Osome services make sure you complete the right paperwork and stay compliant throughout the process.
Allotment of shares
Directors need to get existing shareholders’ approval before creating and issuing shares. We can support that process and complete the paperwork.
Start with an Essential package that covers all key business needs or switch to a more flexible Unlimited plan later
Essential Secretary
- Annual General Meeting preparation
- Routine Annual filing
- Personal support by your Corporate Secretary via chat
- Reminders on filing deadlines
- Full service for 1 year
- S$60 government fees included
Package fees for company secretary service
Compared with other solutions, we offer the most comprehensive secretarial and financial management solution at the most competitive price
Compare 3 packages | EssentialS$300 | UnlimitedS$600 | Full ComplianceS$1,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Secretary essentials Our Corporate Secretary services ensure your business is complaint with Singapore law, filing your annual returns on time and updating ACRA on the business. All companies in Singapore must have a local secretary. | |||
| Personal support by your Corporate Secretary via chat | |||
| Annual General Meeting preparation | |||
| Annual returns | |||
| Free cloud storage | |||
| Automated and timely reminders on filing deadlines | |||
| S$60 Annual Filing government fee included | |||
| Corporate actions We provide a wide range of corporate reorganisations from unlimited standard resolutions like company name or business address change to corporate share allotment and transfer. | |||
| Change of company name | |||
| Change in officers | |||
| Change in address | |||
| Change in business activity | |||
| Registration of particulars relating to charges | |||
| Distribution of dividends | |||
| Change in officers’ particulars | |||
| Allotment of shares | |||
| Transfer of shares (excluding Stamp Duty) | |||
| Incorporation essentials Everything your new business needs to legally trade in Singapore. Osome will handle every single step required to get your company registered smoothly, and then setup your ACRA business profile so you receive all of your official incorporation documents without having to pay anything extra. | |||
| Incorporation application | |||
| ACRA name reservation | |||
| ACRA business profile | |||
| Company constitution | |||
| S$315 government fees included | |||
| Accounting, Tax, Bookkeeping Our automated bookkeeping makes it easier to keep a track of your income and expenditure. Integrate your bank feeds, sales platforms and invoicing system on the app, monitor your bookkeeping with a few clicks. Making it easier for you and your accountant to have a clearer understanding of your business performance. Ask your accountant a question anytime via in-app chat. | |||
| Review by Chartered Accountant | |||
| Annual management report | |||
| Annual bookkeeping | |||
| Government & tax filings | |||
Switch to a corporate secretary who always answers
We’ve made sure the transition to a new company secretary is seamless. We get in touch with your company secretary, take over the documents and sign their resignation. Even if they don’t respond, we can carry out the procedure without them and ensure you don’t lose any time.
Additional services you might need
- Company stampS$60A company stamp (company seal) is used to validate official documents, like contracts, certificates, deeds, etc. Company seals contain the name and registration number of the company. As of 2017, it is not obligatory to use them in Singapore, though it is still a common practice. Your company secretary is in charge of keeping and using it.
- Striking off a dormant companyS$600
- CorpPass RegistrationS$100Use your CorpPass to report to and interact with the IRAS (Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore), ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority), and Singapore customs. 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 companyS$400Striking off means closing down a local company. 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.
- Super Lean planS$800/yThis plan is made for you if your company is almost Dormant and has a few transactions a year. We take care of bookkeeping, all filings and corporate tax return.
- Sleeping Beauty planS$600/yWe make your company Dormant, take care of all filings and make sure your Dormant company stays compliant without bothering you. This plan includes unlimited corporate secretary, dormant accounting and tax services, and all assoicated government fees.
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FAQ
What is a company secretaryship?
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.
Do I need a corporate secretary
Yes. Singapore Company Law requires every company to appoint a corporate secretary. They are essential for reporting on statutory changes to company details, handling important admin and helping you understand your obligations as a business owner.
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 6 months after incorporation. This position cannot be vacant for more than 6 months. Your company secretary must be a Singapore resident.
What does a company secretary do?
- 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 1 year and S$600 for an Unlimited Secretary for 1 year. It’s a much cheaper alternative to hiring an in-house company secretary and is competitive with other corporate secretarial firms in Singapore.
Can I be a corporate secretary myself
If you’d like to. First, you need to have all the qualifications of a Corporate Secretary plus 5 years of experience. Second, you have to be a Singapore citizen, or a permanent resident, or an EntrePass holder. Finally, you can’t be both the only director and the Corporate Secretary.
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.
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