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A nominee director is a company director hired by an individual or a group of individuals to represent the interests of that individual or group. The need to hire a nominee director arises due to the statutory requirement of having at least one local director. Foreigners or foreign companies looking to start a business in…
When you purchase shares in a company, you become a shareholder. Companies issue share certificates to shareholders as proof of membership. The certificate states essential information such as the number of shares issued and the date of issuance. Only private limited companies issue share certificates. Publicly-listed companies issue share certificates electronically, which are then moved…
Singapore caters to small businesses by allowing homeowners to conduct business from the comfort of their home. Yes, companies can use home address as their registered business address if they register through the Housing Development Board (HDB) or the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). To do so, businesses must meet the HDB and URA criteria and…
Effective from 31st March 2017, all companies (foreign companies inclusive) and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) in Singapore must keep a Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC) unless they are otherwise exempted. With effect from 30th July 2020, entities are also expected to lodge the exact information in their register of registrable controllers with the central register…
The Financial Year End of a Company Every company in Singapore is responsible for determining its own Financial Year End (FYE). The Financial Year End refers to the completion of an accounting period. The financial year-end of a company may fall on the 31st of December or any other date within the year. Many new…
All businesses will eventually face certain changes in future. If you own a business, you need to have an ideal exit plan in order for your business to remain functional and successful when your business faces unexpected changes. Many people believe that business owners need a contingency plan that requires certain steps to be taken…
Under sections 175, 195, and 201 of the Companies Act, all Singapore incorporated companies are required to file Annual Returns and hold Annual General Meetings (AGM). At the AGM, company directors are expected to share their fair and unbiased views regarding the company’s accounts. In accordance with Section 175, a company must organize its first AGM…
In July 2015, The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) in Singapore established a new concept called the small company concept. Soon afterwards, a new Companies Act reform was introduced to offer audit exemptions for these small companies. What is the Small Company Concept? According to the small company concept, qualifying organizations can enjoy…
Data security and privacy are two important matters to be taken seriously. Since pretty much anything and everything can be done online these days, being forced to disclose personal data to organizations and companies is no longer a surprise. The fact is, whenever we purchase something online, there is always a piece of personal data…
There are two reasons why accounting standards are developed in Singapore. The first reason lies in the fact that accounting standards are developed in the public interest in the support of the corporate governance of the country. Secondly, Singapore’s accounting standards are developed to support the country’s reporting framework. In order to enjoy public confidence…