Incorporating is easy; staying compliant keeps you alive. Every Singapore company must meet annual statutory requirements to avoid penalties from ACRA and IRAS:

• Annual General Meeting (AGM): Listed companies must hold an AGM within 4 months of their FYE, while private companies must hold it within 6 months.

• Annual Returns (AR): Must be filed with ACRA within 5 or 7 months after the FYE, depending on whether the company is listed or not.

• Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI): Filed with IRAS within 3 months of the financial year-end, unless the company qualifies for an ECI filing waiver.