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What Is Share Capital Share capital is the total amount that shareholders commit to a company in exchange for shares. It reflects the company’s funding through equity rather than debt. A company’s share capital may be issued and either fully or parti…

Every company incorporated in Singapore must designate a registered office address. This is not just a formal detail — it is the official address for statutory communications, notices, and where certain company registers and records are held. Underst…

Every company incorporated in Singapore is required by law to appoint a Company Secretary.This role is not merely administrative — the secretary acts as a key officer ensuring that the company complies with the Companies Act (Cap. 50), ACRA regulatio…

Appointing directors is one of the key legal steps when incorporating a company in Singapore. Directors are responsible for managing the company’s affairs, ensuring statutory compliance, and acting in the best interests of the company and its shareho…

Under Singapore’s Companies Act (CA), all company directors must comply with annual statutory obligations to maintain their company’s “live” status and avoid enforcement action by ACRA. Annual General Meeting (AGM) Unless exempted, every company must…

Every Singapore-incorporated company must decide on a Financial Year End (FYE) — the date on which its accounting period concludes. This date determines the company’s financial reporting cycle, the deadlines for Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Annual…

Selecting the right company structure is a critical first step when starting a business in Singapore. Your choice will determine how the company is managed, how taxes are assessed, how profits are distributed, and what obligations you have under Sing…

Choosing the right company name is one of the first and most important steps when incorporating a business in Singapore. A well-chosen name reflects your brand identity and must also comply with the statutory requirements set by the Accounting and Co…