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Singapore Compliance Guide

Filing requirements, deadlines, and fees for Singapore business entities.

Registrar: Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) ·Entity types: Private Company Limited by Shares (Pte Ltd), Public Company Limited by Shares (Ltd), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Limited Partnership (LP), Sole Proprietorship, Foreign Company Branch

Filing Obligations

Annual Return

Annual

All Singapore-incorporated companies must file annual returns with ACRA. Small companies (revenue ≤ SGD 10M, assets ≤ SGD 10M, employees ≤ 50) that meet at least 2 of 3 criteria may file simplified returns.

Deadline

Within 30 days of AGM (listed) or within 7 months of FYE (non-listed, if no AGM required)

Fee

SGD 60 (filing with financial statements); SGD 20 (filing without financial statements for eligible small companies)

Late Penalty

SGD 300 if filed within 3 months late; SGD 600 if filed more than 3 months late. Directors may be summoned to court.

Filing Method

Online via BizFile+ portal

Applies to:Private Company Limited by Shares (Pte Ltd)Public Company Limited by Shares (Ltd)Official source

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Annual

Private companies must hold an AGM within 6 months of their financial year end. Private companies may dispense with AGM requirements if all members pass a resolution to do so.

Deadline

Within 6 months of FYE (for non-listed private companies); within 4 months of FYE (for listed companies)

Fee

No filing fee for AGM itself

Late Penalty

Fine up to SGD 5,000 per offence

Filing Method

Company must hold AGM; no filing with ACRA for AGM itself

Applies to:Private Company Limited by Shares (Pte Ltd)Public Company Limited by Shares (Ltd)Official source

Corporate Income Tax Return (Form C/C-S)

Annual

All companies must file corporate tax returns with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Singapore's headline corporate tax rate is 17%, with partial exemption for the first SGD 200,000.

Deadline

November 30 (for e-filing)

Fee

No filing fee

Late Penalty

Fine up to SGD 1,000; estimated assessment issued by IRAS

Filing Method

Online via IRAS myTax Portal

Applies to:Private Company Limited by Shares (Pte Ltd)Public Company Limited by Shares (Ltd)Foreign Company BranchOfficial source

Annual Declaration (LLP)

Annual

LLPs must file an annual declaration with ACRA confirming the LLP's solvency status and other details.

Deadline

Within 15 months of registration or last declaration

Fee

SGD 30

Late Penalty

SGD 300 late fee; potential strike-off

Filing Method

Online via BizFile+

Applies to:Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)Official source

Key Dates

Within 6 months of FYEAGM must be held (private companies)
Within 7 months of FYEAnnual return filing deadline (private companies without AGM requirement)
November 30Corporate income tax return (Form C/C-S) e-filing deadline

Frequently Asked Questions

When must a Singapore company file its annual return?

Within 30 days of the AGM, or within 7 months of the financial year end if the company has dispensed with AGM requirements.

What is the annual return filing fee in Singapore?

SGD 60 for filing with financial statements, or SGD 20 for eligible small companies filing without financial statements.

What is the penalty for late annual return filing?

ACRA imposes a SGD 300 late fee if filed within 3 months of the deadline, increasing to SGD 600 for filings more than 3 months late. Directors may also face court summons.

What is Singapore's corporate tax rate?

The headline rate is 17%. A partial tax exemption applies to the first SGD 200,000 of chargeable income, and new startups may qualify for further exemptions in their first three years.

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Last updated: 2026-02-27. Information is provided for general guidance and may not reflect the most recent changes. Always verify with the official state registrar.

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