Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is the national regulator of business entities, public accountants and corporate service providers in Singapore
Foreigners registering a business in Singapore Starting a business in Singapore involves several key steps, especially for foreign entrepreneurs This page outlines essential information on business registration, including who needs to register, requirements for foreigners, local residency considerations, and the application process
Overview of ACRA The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is the regulator of business registration, financial reporting, public accountants, and corporate service providers We are also responsible for developing the accountancy sector and setting the accounting standards for companies, charities, co-operative societies, and societies in Singapore
Business Profile How to verify ACRA’s Business Profiles Customers who purchase Business Profiles receive 2 formats of the same document - (a) A PDF (Portable Document Format) file for viewing and (b) an OA (OpenAttestation) file for product verification To verify these products, customers can choose 1 of the 3 ways below: 1 Scan QR code on the PDF document 2
Submitting your application to ACRA Submitting your application to ACRA After you have registered your business Once you have all the necessary information, you may log in to the Bizfile portal to submit your application
Companies ACRA-initiated striking off of companies Composition fines Enforcement Notices Prosecution Highlights Accountancy Accounting Standards Accounting Standards Committee Pronouncements Consultations Submissions Accounting Standards News Financial Reporting Preparing financial statements
Overview of Bizfile ACRA's new digital service portal for business registration, filing and information, Bizfile, was launched on 9 December 2024 With the new Bizfile, users will be able to access various eServices for business registration, information updates, annual filings, and business data retrieval in a seamless manner
Who Must Register with ACRA Learn who must register with ACRA when starting a business in Singapore Essential information on registration requirements for new businesses
Starting Sole Proprietorships or Partnerships Getting a name, paying the registration fees, appointing an authorised representative and other steps involved in registering your new business with ACRA
Introduction- About ACRA business information ACRA is required to establish and administer a repository of documents and information relating to business entities that are registered with ACRA, and to provide access to the public to such documents and information