Filing your annual return with ACRA is an essential compliance step for all Singapore-incorporated companies. Here’s what you need to know to ensure smooth and accurate submission.
What Is the Annual Return?
The annual return is an electronic document filed with ACRA that contains important details about your company, such as:
- Names of directors, company secretary, and shareholders (members)
- Date up to which the company’s financial statements are prepared
This document is crucial for stakeholders to access up-to-date information for informed decision-making.
Who Can File the Annual Return?
The submission must be done through ACRA’s BizFile+ portal and can be filed by:
- An appointed officer of the company (e.g. director or secretary)
- A registered filing agent acting on behalf of the company
Key Information Needed for Filing
- Company Details
- Confirm and update (if necessary):
- Company type
- Registered office address
- Particulars of company officers
- Registered charges
- Check for updates to your company’s primary and secondary business activities
- Confirm and update (if necessary):
- Shares
- Verify:
- Number of shares held
- Issued share capital
- Paid-up capital
- Verify:
- Financial Statements
- Determine whether your company must file financial statements
- If required, prepare a full set in XBRL format and validate them before submission
- If not required, submit an online declaration instead
- Determine whether your company must file financial statements
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) Date
- Provide the AGM date (if held)
- Not applicable if exempted or AGM has been dispensed with under Section 175A of the Companies Act
Post-Filing Perks & Obligations
- Business Profile: Upon successful filing, the company will receive a complimentary Business Profile (electronic report of registration details). This must be downloaded from BizFile+ within 30 days.
- Income Tax Return: Filing the annual return does not replace your tax obligations. All companies (except dormant ones with IRAS waiver) must still file Form C-S or Form C with IRAS, along with financial statements and tax computation.
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