{"id":106751,"date":"2026-07-08T12:30:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T04:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/?p=106751"},"modified":"2026-07-09T09:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T01:27:00","slug":"appoint-company-secretary-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/blog\/appoint-company-secretary-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Appointing a Company Secretary in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Singapore-Payslip-Requirements-1-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"Company Secretary in Singapore\" class=\"wp-image-107197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Singapore-Payslip-Requirements-1-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Singapore-Payslip-Requirements-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Singapore-Payslip-Requirements-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Singapore-Payslip-Requirements-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=85256281754&amp;text&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1-1024x148.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1-1024x148.png 1024w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1-768x111.png 768w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1-1536x222.png 1536w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff;border-radius: 30px;background-color: #f3f3f3;padding-left: 30px;padding-right: 30px\" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-db77b23a-4ab1-4c20-aeaf-a08381e26da8\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every Singapore company must appoint at least one company secretary.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company secretary must be a real person who is locally resident in Singapore and cannot be the same person as the sole director.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A company secretary must be appointed within six months after incorporation, and the position must not remain vacant for more than six months.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company secretaries commonly help\u00a0maintain\u00a0statutory registers, organise meetings, remind directors about filing deadlines, and update directors on new compliance rules.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual returns, officer changes, AGMs, and statutory registers should be\u00a0monitored\u00a0carefully to avoid ACRA penalties.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All business owners are legally required to appoint a company secretary in Singapore, and this is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/services\/company-secretarial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of the most important roles&nbsp;in the company<\/a>. Company secretaries juggle a multitude of roles and duties, ensuring that your business operations run smoothly day-to-day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be difficult to find someone who meets the necessary requirements and possesses the relevant qualities to excel in this role. Don\u2019t even know where to start? This is everything you need to know about&nbsp;employing a company secretary&nbsp;in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">What Is a Company Secretary in Singapore?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A company secretary in Singapore is a key company officer who helps the company&nbsp;comply with&nbsp;its statutory and administrative obligations. The role usually includes&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;company records and registers, organising meetings, recording minutes, reminding directors about annual filing deadlines, and keeping the company updated on new regulatory requirements. ACRA states that every company must have at least one company secretary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Responsibilities of a Company Secretary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with the Companies Act, it is a legal stipulation to appoint a company secretary when opening a company in Singapore.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/services\/company-secretarial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The company secretary is the main officer<\/a>&nbsp;in charge of the company\u2019s administrative, legal and advisory duties, which include but are not limited to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. Filing all necessary documents with ACRA, in compliance with Singapore company laws<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company secretary in Singapore&nbsp;handles all filing with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These include the company\u2019s annual returns, the appointment of new company officials, changes to the registered company name, office address and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company secretary must also update the relevant company directors on all filings matters with ACRA to keep them in the loop with any significant changes within the business at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACRA requires changes to company officers and other company information to be filed through&nbsp;Bizfile&nbsp;within 14 days of the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Maintaining the statutory registers and record books, as well as the upkeep of compliance requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This includes the documents for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which all companies in Singapore are required to have unless exempted for specific reasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They also handle the recording of meeting minutes and ensures that the company\u2019s minutes books are regularly updated to reflect any change in information or decisions made by the company officers during business meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACRA\u2019s current guidance states that listed companies must&nbsp;generally hold&nbsp;AGMs within four months after the&nbsp;financial year&nbsp;end, while non-listed companies must&nbsp;generally hold&nbsp;AGMs within six months after the&nbsp;financial year&nbsp;end, unless an exemption or dispensation applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>3. Providing professional support based on prior experience or qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company secretary may be asked to support the board in legal, financial or general administrative matters when necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>4. Handling miscellaneous administrative duties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This includes overseeing the proper use of the company seal and safeguarding the seal when it is not in use, if the company has one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">STATISTIC: As of June 2026, ACRA reported 632,478 total business entity counts in Singapore, with 7,196 new formations and 5,164 cessations recorded for that month. This shows why&nbsp;timely&nbsp;statutory administration&nbsp;remains&nbsp;important for companies&nbsp;operating&nbsp;in a large and active business registry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">STATISTIC-SOURCE:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acra.gov.sg\/resources\/business-registry-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.acra.gov.sg\/resources\/business-registry-statistics\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2026 statistics&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Month&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total formation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total cessation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total business entity counts&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>January 2026<\/td><td>7,408&nbsp;<\/td><td>4,383&nbsp;<\/td><td>626,040&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>February 2026&nbsp;<\/td><td>5,416&nbsp;<\/td><td>3,901&nbsp;<\/td><td>627,555&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>March 2026&nbsp;<\/td><td>7,385&nbsp;<\/td><td>9,503*&nbsp;<\/td><td>625,437&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April 2026&nbsp;<\/td><td>7,275&nbsp;<\/td><td>4,631&nbsp;<\/td><td>628,081&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 2026&nbsp;<\/td><td>7,039&nbsp;<\/td><td>4,674&nbsp;<\/td><td>630,446&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June 2026&nbsp;<\/td><td>7,196&nbsp;<\/td><td>5,164&nbsp;<\/td><td>632,478&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Company Secretary Compliance Requirements&nbsp;at a Glance&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"font-size:17px\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Requirement<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Current ACRA Position<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Practical Impact<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Appointment timeline&nbsp;<\/td><td>Appoint within six months after successful registration&nbsp;<\/td><td>Companies should&nbsp;identify&nbsp;a suitable secretary during incorporation planning&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vacancy timeline&nbsp;<\/td><td>Secretary position cannot be vacant for more than six months&nbsp;<\/td><td>Directors should replace a resigned secretary promptly&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligibility&nbsp;<\/td><td>Must be a real person and locally resident in Singapore&nbsp;<\/td><td>A corporate entity cannot act as secretary&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sole director restriction&nbsp;<\/td><td>Sole director cannot also be company secretary&nbsp;<\/td><td>A one-director company needs another eligible person as secretary&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Officer changes&nbsp;<\/td><td>File changes through&nbsp;Bizfile&nbsp;within 14 days&nbsp;<\/td><td>Late updates may create compliance risk&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Appointment Criterion for the Company Secretary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACRA states that a company secretary must be appointed within six months of successful company registration. The secretary position cannot be vacant for more than six months; otherwise, the director may face a fine of up to S$1,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a private limited company, the position must be held by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A real person, not a company;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Singapore citizen, Singapore permanent resident, or someone who meets Singapore\u2019s local residency rules;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A person who is not the same person as the sole director.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public company secretaries must additionally fulfil at least one of the following criteria:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Worked as a company secretary for at least 3 years out of the 5 years before being appointed company secretary in Singapore at the current company;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified under the Legal Profession Act;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered public accountant under the Accountants Act;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A member of at least one of these organisations:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Association of International Accountants (Singapore);&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institute of Company Accountants, Singapore.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.channel.io\/lounge\" style=\"background-color:#022b43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Appoint Us as Your Company Secretary Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Statutory Registers and Transparency Duties to Monitor&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Company secretaries should also help companies&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;statutory records. ACRA\u2019s current guidance highlights company registers, Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC), Register of Nominee Directors (ROND), and Register of Nominee Shareholders (RONS) requirements. Unless exempted, companies must&nbsp;comply with&nbsp;RORC requirements, and companies must maintain ROND and RONS and file relevant changes to the central registers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These requirements are especially important&nbsp;where&nbsp;shareholding, beneficial ownership, nominee arrangements, or officer details change. A good company secretary should help directors&nbsp;identify&nbsp;which registers apply, keep records up to date, and ensure that filings are made within the required timelines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Let Us Help You &#8211; Our Company Secretary Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company secretary in Singapore plays&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/services\/company-secretarial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a vital role as an intermediary<\/a>&nbsp;between the board and shareholders and an advisor to the directors on legal and administrative matters. The secretary ensures that the company adheres to the corporate procedures and legislations in accordance with the Companies Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only must they fulfill the professional requirements and possess the necessary legal knowledge, they must also be organized and reliable enough to handle administrative duties and keep your company directors and officers updated on official affairs. It is highly important to find someone suitable to fill the position of the company secretary in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given the extensive job scope as well as the corporate and legal knowledge required, firms in Singapore are highly recommended to engage a trusted corporate service provider or registered filing agent to appoint an experienced company secretary on their behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employing an external corporate service provider such as&nbsp;Premia TNC&nbsp;is more cost-effective than hiring an in-house secretary. We can help connect you to a professional&nbsp;company secretary in Singapore&nbsp;and our services ensure that your company is fully in compliance with all corporate procedures and legislations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take care of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/services\/company-secretarial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">various company secretarial services and responsibilities<\/a>&nbsp;such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applying for the registration of your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance in opening of corporate bank accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updating of company records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation of AGM documents and filing annual returns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation of documents with regard to the changes of company structure and officers\u2019 particulars as well the lodgement via the local registrar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interested in engaging our team of professionals? Find out more about our full suite of&nbsp;corporate secretarial services&nbsp;or <a href=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/services\/company-secretarial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us to get a FREE consultation<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap wp-faq-schema-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. Who cannot be appointed as a company secretary?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The sole director of a company cannot also be appointed as the company secretary in Singapore. A company secretary must be a real person who is locally resident in Singapore and must not be the same person as the sole director.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. When must I appoint a company secretary?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to ACRA regulations, the company secretary in Singapore must be appointed within the first 6 months from a company\u2019s incorporation date. If the position is vacant, the company must find a candidate within 6 months. Company directors who fail to ensure compliance with these regulations may face a penalty of up to S$1,000. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. How do I appoint a company secretary?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The company secretary in Singapore is usually appointed during the company incorporation process. Business owners may employ an in-house secretary who possesses the necessary knowledge or experience. Alternatively, a trusted filing agency may also be engaged to provide professional secretarial services.<\/p>\n<p>After appointment, the company must ensure the relevant appointment details and consent are properly filed with ACRA through Bizfile, and changes to company officers should generally be filed within 14 days.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>4. What are the benefits of outsourcing a company secretary?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A qualified filing agency like Premia TNC can draw on its extensive experience and knowledge to provide your company with the best professional services possible. You can rest assured that you are engaging a professional company secretary in Singapore and outsourcing can be more cost-efficient, compared to hiring an in-house secretary.<\/p>\n<p>Companies that offer secretarial services may also provide other corporate services, such as company incorporation and assist in corporate bank account opening. Fostering a good working relationship with such companies will be beneficial to the future needs of your business. Contact us to get a FREE consultation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>5. Does a dormant company still need to file annual returns?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. ACRA states that all Singapore companies must file annual returns while listed as live, even if they are inactive or dormant, unless a specific regulatory position applies. Dormant companies must also consider separate IRAS tax filing requirements or waivers. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>6. What happens when company officers change?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Changes to company officers should be filed through Bizfile within 14 days of the change. This helps keep ACRA\u2019s public records accurate and reduces compliance risk for the company and its directors. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=85256281754&amp;text&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1-1024x148.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1-1024x148.png 1024w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1-768x111.png 768w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1-1536x222.png 1536w, https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BTN-4-1-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>All business owners are legally required to appoint a company secretary in Singapore, and this is\u00a0one of the most important roles\u00a0in the company. 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