New Rules for Nominee Director, Nominee Shareholder Registers & Registrable Controller Registers
Last updated on 8 December 2025
In a significant update for Singapore-based companies, limited liability partnerships and foreign entities, ACRA has introduced essential changes to how organisations handle and report nominee directors, nominee shareholders, and registrable controllers information. These amendments underscore increased transparency and stricter compliance requirements. Understanding these obligations is critical for your business.
What Has Changed?
Since 2017, companies have had to maintain a private Register of Nominee Directors (ROND) and file its Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC) information. From 2022, the requirement extended to include maintaining a Register of Nominee Shareholders (RONS).
Now, under the Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2024, both local and foreign companies must submit this information to ACRA’s new Central Registers of Nominee Directors and Nominee Shareholders.
What’s Changing: Key Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 16 June 2025 | Companies must file ROND/RONS with ACRA’s Central Registers, the initial submission to ACRA must be made by 31 December 2025. |
| 24 November 2025 | Enhanced “Register new business entity” eService launches, enabling single-transaction filing for incorporation plus RORC and ROND/RONS updates for entities incorporated or registered on or after 16 June 2025. |
Filing Requirements by Entity Type
Not all entities face the same filing obligations. Understanding which registers apply to your entity type is crucial for maintaining compliance and avoiding penalties.
| Entity Type | RORC Filing | ROND/RONS Filing | Filing Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign/Local Companies (New) | Required | Required | Must file on the same day as incorporation from 16 June 2025 |
| Foreign/Local Companies (Existing) | Required | Required | ROND/RONS filing required since 16 June 2025 |
| LLPs (New) | Required | Not Applicable | Must file on the same day as registration from 16 June 2025 |
| LLPs (Existing) | Required | Not Applicable | Ongoing RORC filing obligations |
| Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) | Not Required | Not Required | Maintain Register of Beneficial Owners and ROND internally, no ACRA filing required |
What Information Must Be Filed?
The details required for nominee and RORC filings include:
For individual nominees, nominators or controllers:
- full name and aliases
- residential address
- nationality
- identification number
- date of birth
- contact number and email address
- name of entity
- registration number
- address of registered office
- jurisdiction and incorporation details
- contact number and email address
Implications for companies
For companies, especially small and medium enterprises, these changes mean enhanced administrative diligence is essential. Entities must now review their appointment and shareholding structures, update their internal registers, and ensure systems are in place to meet the 31 December 2025 deadline. Engaging a corporate secretarial service provider or compliance adviser may help streamline compliance and avoid enforcement risks.
