ACRA Annual Return
All Singapore companies must file an Annual Return with ACRA within 7 months of their financial year-end. The Annual Return confirms the company's registered details (directors, shareholders, share capital, registered address) as of the FYE and must be filed even if there have been no changes.
Who this applies to
- All Singapore-incorporated companies (private and public)
- Dormant companies (simplified filing available)
- Variable Capital Companies (VCC) have separate rules
What to file
Annual Return via BizFile+ portal. Includes confirmation of company details, declaration regarding financial statements, and (for non-exempt companies) a copy of audited financial statements. Exempt private companies file unaudited statements.
How to file
File via ACRA's BizFile+ portal (bizfile.acra.gov.sg). Company secretary typically handles filing. Fee is S$60 per Annual Return. CorpPass access required.
Payment due
Annual Return filing fee of S$60 is payable at the time of filing. Late filing attracts an additional late penalty fee on top of the S$60.
Penalties for missing this deadline
Late filing attracts a late penalty. Directors of companies that persistently fail to file annual returns may face personal prosecution by ACRA. The company may also be flagged for striking off.
Filing checklist
- Confirm the company's registered address, directors, and shareholders are up to date in BizFile+
- Prepare or obtain financial statements for the financial year
- Determine whether the company qualifies for audit exemption
- File Annual Return via BizFile+ within 7 months of FYE
- Pay S$60 filing fee
Documents you'll need
- Updated register of directors (with ordinary resident status confirmed)
- Updated register of shareholders and share allotments
- Financial statements (audited for non-exempt companies; unaudited acceptable for small exempt private companies)
- Directors' declaration
- Company secretary's details
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing the ACRA Annual Return deadline (7 months from FYE) with the IRAS tax return deadline (30 November)
- Failing to update director or shareholder information in BizFile+ before filing the Annual Return
- Exempt private companies incorrectly including audited statements when unaudited suffice, incurring unnecessary audit costs
- Forgetting to file for dormant companies, which still have an Annual Return obligation (though simplified)
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