One of the requirements for setting up company in Singapore is the appointment of a locally resident company secretary within 6 months of incorporation. The company secretary’s role is to ensure that the company complies with legislations and regulations, and update board members on their legal responsibilities. In smaller companies, the work primarily revolves around the AGM and filing the annual returns.
This person should have the requisite knowledge and experience to help the company meet all its regulatory compliance obligations such as filing of Annual Returns and holding of its annual general meetings.
