As per the Singapore Company Law, every company must hire at least one company secretary within six months of its date of incorporation. These professionals take care of the administrative work for their company.
However, it is tough work. Today, many companies outsource the task to the experienced providers of corporate secretarial services. You have to be careful in finding the right sort of services provider. Or, it is going to jeopardize your compliance and could land you in a mess.
Singaporecorporate secretarial services providers offer the following services:
Company’s ACRA Filing
•
Changes
in the company
•
Filing
of Annual return
•
Changes
in the share capital
Maintain Statutory Registers
•
Substantial
Shareholders
•
Company
Charges
•
Directors,
Secretaries, CEO's, and Auditors
•
Nominee
Directors
•
Directors’
Interests in Shares and Debentures
•
Registrable
Controllers
•
Debenture
Holders
•
Minutes
book
Board Meetings
•
Advise
directors on the meeting agenda
•
Circulate
info and documents
•
Record
minutes of the meeting
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Prepare
resolutions
• Endorse copies of the minutes of the meeting
Annual General Meetings (AGM)
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Prepare
and circulate AGM notice
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Prepare
AGM agenda in consultation with the Chairman
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Prepare
and circulate financial statements like Balance Sheets
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Prepare
and circulate the Director’s report
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Prepare
and circulate Auditor’s report
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Ensure
the appointment of a proxy is as per company’s constitution
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Ensure
proper voting on the resolutions
•
Record
minutes of AGM and getting them signed by Chairman
•
Ensure
safe-keeping and proper use of company seal
•
Ensure
adequate insurance cover for the company
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Ensure
that all of business letters, notices, and publications carry company’s name
•
Communicate
on issues, like share transfer and allocation, dividend, AGM, and EGM with the
shareholders
•
Advising
directors on their statutory duties
•
Maintain
transparency and accountability in the company's activities
Fiduciary to Company
•
Protect
the interests of the company as its fiduciary and not seek any secret profit
while carrying out their duties
• Ensure confidentiality of information and trade secrets of the company
As the chief compliance officer of the company, the providers of corporate secretarial services make sure that it complies with all its regulatory obligations. They also see to it that it carries out business activities in an ethical manner and stick to its constitution and proper corporate governance while doing so.
Very insightful article! Corporate secretarial services are often overlooked, but your post highlights how essential they are for maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth business operations. For businesses in Singapore, corporate secretarial services Singapore are particularly important due to the country's strict regulatory requirements. I really appreciate how you broke down the responsibilities, from managing legal documentation to ensuring corporate governance standards are met. It's clear that these services play a crucial role in preventing legal issues and supporting overall business efficiency. Thanks for clarifying these important aspects — this is a must-read for anyone setting up or managing a company!
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