Key Changes under the Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendments) Act, 2025 (“Act”) have commenced on 20 October 2026

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (“ACRA”) has implemented a new phase of amendments under the Act, effective 20 October 2026, which includes the changes pertaining to the following:

• Annual return filings: Companies must verify that key company and officer information submitted to ACRA is accurate and up to date. Additional question related to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in companies will now be visible.

• Registered office requirements: Companies have greater flexibility in setting up registered office opening hours, while statutory record inspection requirements remain in place.

• Striking off and restoration: Procedures for closing and restoring companies and other entities have been streamlined.

• Reduced filing requirements: Certain statutory reporting requirements for public companies have been removed.

• Accounting profession: Public accountants have more flexible registration renewal options, while professional indemnity insurance requirements have been extended to additional accounting firm structures.

For more information, please refer to the ACRA website: https://www.acra.gov.sg/news-events/news-announcements/commencement-of-key-changes-under-the-corporate-and-accounting-laws–amendment–act-2025-on-20-october-2026/