What Is A Corporate Secretary And Why Do You Need One In Singapore?

Written By Accela Finance & Corporate Secretary

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In Singapore, you simply can’t operate without a CoSec/Corp Sec (corporate secretary, or a company secretary, you can use either term interchangeably). Under the Singapore Companies Act, the corporate secretary must be a Singaporean resident and cannot double as a director of your company.

You need to appoint this role within six months of incorporation, and if you’re a listed company, your secretary needs to have considerable experience – at least 3-5 years. This very specific sort of person is not always easy to find, especially if you’re new to Singapore. 


But what exactly is a CoSec? What do they do? Accela Finance & Corporate Secretary answer your questions here.

Accela Finance & Corporate Secretary

Accela’s world-class finance team has experience working with over 200 companies across 20 different countries spanning 12 industry verticals. From bookkeeping to payroll to compliance, Accela’s diverse offerings can meet the many needs of any business. Our flexible approach enables us to work with all company types. Whether you’re an early-stage startup or a large multinational, Accela provides bespoke, adaptive and high-touch financial support.

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