A Corporate Secretary must be a Singapore resident. Indian entrepreneurs have the following options:

1. Become a Singapore citizen
2. Become a permanent resident in Singapore
3. Become an EntrePass Holder or Employment Pass Holder with a local address.

Additionally, the role demands knowledge of Singapore’s regulatory framework, corporate filings, and governance. Without this expertise, entrepreneurs should appoint an experienced service provider.

If a company chooses to remove its Corporate Secretary, it must:

• Pass a Board Resolution approving the removal.
• File the cessation with ACRA within 14 days of the removal.
• Appoint a new Corporate Secretary within six months and update the company’s records to remain compliant.
• File the appointment of the new Corporate Secretary with ACRA within 14 days of the appointment.

If your Corporate Secretary resigns, your company must:

• Receive a resignation letter
• Pass a board resolution accepting the resignation
• File the cessation with ACRA via BizFile+ within 14 days

Indian founders rely on CorporateServices.com for comprehensive Singapore Corporate Secretary services, ensuring seamless compliance with Singapore’s regulatory framework. Our services include:

• ACRA Filings – Handling all statutory filings, including director appointments, annual returns, share capital changes, and company name updates.
• Statutory Record-Keeping – Maintaining registers of shareholders, directors, nominee directors, company charges, controllers, and minutes books.
• Board & Annual General Meetings – Preparing agendas, issuing meeting notices, recording minutes, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
• Compliance & Governance Support – Reminding directors of statutory duties, managing shareholder communications, and ensuring company transparency.