The change is seamless: we get in touch with your Secretary, take over the documents, and sign their resignation
We take care of your papers
We set up the reporting, watch your compliance and make sure you won’t miss any deadlines
You focus on your business
Now that everything is up and running you can focus on growing your business
Unhappy with your secretary? We are different!
Experienced secretary
Choose a Corporate Secretary with more than 10 years of experience who knows your business and drafts your documents saving you time and money. They listen to your needs and suggest a tailored solution if you need guidance on your company structure or want to assess the implications of your decisions. Keeping communications personal and humane is our priority.
No more due dates
We make sure you file the documents on time and send you the reminders. Your deadlines are ours now, but you can always find them in our system.
All documents in one place
You never have to worry about chasing documents through stacks of paper or long emails again — we securely store all your documents in your account.
Company Secretary services at an affordable price
Our Unlimited package covers all event-driven changes, government fees, and annual filings, so no extra charges out of the blue.
Our secretaries’ secret weapon? Super smart tech
Here at Osome, we get our AI robots to take care of all the routine admin that no one needs to think about. That means our corporate secretaries have the time to offer you proper, thoughtful advice and are always here to take your call, whatever your problem. It also helps us keep our costs down, so you can put your money where it matters.
All fees, any resolutions included
Our Unlimited package covers all event-driven changes, government fees, and annual filings, so no extra charges out of the blue
For locals: Secretary + Accounting
1 year service for a small company or for a business with a settled structure.
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Tingsager Michael Tingsager Consulting Pte. Ltd.
Osome is a fantastic partner for the complex accounting needs of our venture-backed corporate structure. Extra credit for helping us with fundraising transactions!
Ajay Gopalakrishnan Digital Services Sg Six Pte. Ltd.
Great service with great customer support — making our accounting easy and painless.
Varosi Vickor Progressive International (Services) Pte. Ltd.
Osome uncovered many issues that went unnoticed by our accountant. Amazing Osome staff now optimises our tax.
Stanislav Karpenko GIVE VISION Pte. Ltd.
I love the app, it's so easy to use and means I can talk to them at any time, day or night (often night when you have babies!)
Harriette Foulkes-Arnold We are Contented Pte. Ltd.
Osome is reasonably priced and very convenient. I ended up signing my documents while I was on the tube!
Randeep Sudan Multivertz Pte. Ltd.
Many accountants I reached out to either never responded or charged extortionate amounts of money. I joined Osome and I'm incredibly happy I did.
Pawel Wargan freelancer
I set up a business and was getting bogged down in the admin. Osome has taken this all away from me. Osome is Awesome!
Dave Wallace DW4DAYS Pte. Ltd.
Everything was so seamless, it even looked like a fraud 😀 I didn’t have to go anywhere, I just use the web and mobile app to sign the docs.
Ivan Zeljkovic Evans Media Pte. Ltd.
I’m actually surprised they kept all their promises! I found Osome on Friday and on Monday morning everything was ready.
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FAQ
How to appoint a company secretary in ACRA?
Every company must appoint a company secretary within 6 months from incorporation. The Company Secretary must be:
A natural person.
A resident of Singapore.
Must have relevant academic qualifications and professional experience.
Should not have a debarment order against them on the appointment date.
Should not be the company’s only director. Usually, companies engage the services of a corporate secretarial firm to provide them with corporate secretarial services. The firm will then provide the hiring company with a named company secretary.
Why is it essential to have an excellent corporate secretary?
The company secretary is the compliance office of an organization, and currently, it is a legal requirement for organizations to have this position filled. A competent company secretary fulfils many critical roles, of which they include:
An advisor to the board of directors and senior management. They facilitate board meetings and guide them on critical decisions.
Is responsible for compliance with corporate laws
Promote good corporate governance in the company.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a corporate secretary?
As per the Company Law in Singapore, a Company Secretary has a particular set of responsibilities. The specific duties depend on the employment contract as well. However, in general, a CS is in charge of the following administrative and statutory duties:
Maintaining and updating the statutory registers
Keeping the company seal safe
Organizing meetings and sending notices of meetings to the members and shareholders, preparing minutes of shareholder meetings.
Ensuring organization-wide compliance with the Constitution of the Company.
Preparing and filing accounts of the company
Filing statutory returns and forms, like annual returns with the Registrar
Other responsibilities revolve around assisting and advising the board of directors, chairman and other senior functionaries.
On top of the above, a company secretary also has fiduciary responsibilities to ensure that he or she always works in the company's best interest.
What are the reasons for changing the corporate secretary?
An organisation can release or change its Company Secretary when he or she is not performing their duties properly. Here are some common reasons for initiating a change:
The person takes very long to respond to queries or perform tasks and usually delivers work after continuous follow-ups.
Is unavailable during important matters.
Is lax in preparing and submitting necessary documentation, either internal or to the authorities. The organisation has been fined for late submissions.
Has provided ineffective or wrong advice on compliance.
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The decision to close a company that you painstakingly built can be difficult, but it can also be a necessary one. To make the process easier for you, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out the entire process of closing a company.
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