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What is the company registry in Singapore?
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
55 Newton Road, #03-02, Singapore 307987
About Singapore
The Singapore Companies Registry is located in Singapore and was founded in 2004.
Singapore officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. The main language of Singapore is English which is spoken by 48.3% of the population with other languages such as Mandarin and Malay spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD). The population of Singapore is over 6.4 million.
Singapore Economy
The Real GDP in Singapore is in the region of $754.758 billion with a GDP per capita of $127,500. Singapore economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Singapore are integrated circuits, refined petroleum, machinery, gold, gas turbines.
Main Trading Partners of Singapore
The leading export and import partners for Singapore are:
Exports: Hong Kong 14%, China 13%, Malaysia 9%, US 8%, Indonesia 6%
Imports: China 17%, Malaysia 13%, US 10%, Taiwan 9%, South Korea 5%
Singapore Certificate of Incorporation
The Singapore Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Singapore Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Singapore company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Singapore register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Singapore customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Singapore Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Singapore the relevant laws are:
The Companies Act Singapore
What information is free to view at Singapore Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Singapore the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Singapore Company Name
Singapore Company Number - UEN
Singapore Company Status
Singapore Address
Singapore Industry
Singapore Annual Return Date Filed
Singapore Annual General Meeting Last Held
Singapore Financial Statements Filed
Singapore Data Protection Officer(s)
Do you need to register / sign up at the Singapore Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Singapore register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Singapore
There are over 1.6 million companies registered in Singapore.
Types of Companies in Singapore
Businesses in Singapore can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Singapore Sole-Proprietorship (one owner) or Partnership (two or more owners)
Singapore Limited Partnership (LP)
Singapore Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC)
Other Singapore Company Registry Services
Singapore Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Singapore Document Authentication Check
Can you order a Singapore Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Singapore agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Singapore accepts the Apostille Certificate for Singapore Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Singapore signed up to the Hague Convention on 16th September 2021.
What is the language(s) of the Singapore Company Registry?
The Singapore Company Register is in English language only.
Singapore Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Singapore has 30 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 46 consulates and five other representations.
Singapore hosts 75 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 31 consulates and another three representations located in Singapore.
Singapore Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Singapore. Our local partner is based in Paya Lebar Square (District 14) which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Singapore including Punggol, Yishun, Tampines and Jurong. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Singapore Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Singapore from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Singapore Moody's rating: Aaa (first obtained in 2002)
Singapore Standard & Poors rating: AAA (first obtained in 1995)
Singapore Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Singapore Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Singapore.
Singapore Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Singapore. Our specialist Singapore skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Singapore Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Singapore Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Singapore. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Singapore Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Singapore?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Singapore?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Singapore?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.