Corporate Compliance, Handled with Precision
Every Singapore-registered company is required by law to appoint a qualified company secretary. Yuen Law provides a full suite of corporate secretarial services, from incorporation and statutory filings to ongoing ACRA compliance, so your business meets every obligation, without the administrative burden.
Our Corporate Secretarial Services
We assist companies across the full lifecycle, from incorporation through to dissolution, with a comprehensive range of corporate secretarial services in Singapore.
Company Incorporation
Advising on suitable business vehicles and incorporating companies, variable capital companies, and limited liability partnerships in accordance with applicable Singapore legislation.
Statutory Filings & Annual Returns
Preparing and lodging annual returns, change notifications, and all requisite ACRA filings on time. We maintain your statutory registers, minutes, and company records.
Board & Shareholder Meetings
Preparing board and shareholder resolutions, attending meetings, and drafting minutes. Advising on statutory and regulatory requirements for all corporate actions.
Registered Office & Named Secretary
Providing a named company secretary and registered office address, with mail forwarding. An immediate, compliant solution for newly incorporated or foreign-branch entities.
Corporate Actions
Assisting with share allotments, transfers, buybacks, reduction and redenomination of share capital, alterations of constitution, and short-form amalgamations.
Amendment of Constitution for Preference Shares
Preference share issuances require precise drafting of the rights attaching to those shares, covering dividends, liquidation priority, conversion, and voting. We advise on constitutional amendments, and prepare the supporting resolutions.
Share Buybacks
Beyond the filing, a share buyback involves questions of legal compliance under the Companies Act, the appropriate buyback mechanism, solvency considerations, directors' duties, and shareholder approvals. We advise on the legal framework and prepare all necessary resolutions and ACRA filings.
Compliance Health Checks
Reviewing statutory records and registers for gaps or errors, with recommended remediation steps. Useful for acquisitions, restructurings, and pre-IPO due diligence.
Variable Capital Companies (VCC) Structuring
We advise on the incorporation and structuring of Variable Capital Companies, including the constitution of umbrella VCCs, the creation and segregation of sub-funds, and matters affecting cross-class rights, mergers, or termination of sub-funds.
Lodgment of Charges
Timely registration of a charge with ACRA is critical to preserving its validity against third parties. We advise on registration requirements, prepare the requisite instrument, and ensure lodgment within the prescribed period.
Striking Off & Dissolution
Advising on pre-dissolution restructuring and assisting with the striking off of solvent or dormant entities, including preparation of all necessary filings with ACRA.
Restoration of a Struck-Off Company
Where a company has been struck off in error or prematurely, restoration may be pursued through an application to the Registrar or, where necessary, to the Court. We advise on the applicable procedure and manage the application through to completion.
Expunging of Erroneous ACRA Filings
We resolve erroneous or unauthorised entries on the ACRA register, including wrongful director appointments and improper share transfers, by way of court application to rectify the register.
Legal Opinions on Corporate Structure
We provide legal opinions on the corporate structure, shareholding, and constitutional standing of Singapore-incorporated entities, commonly required in connection with bank facility agreements, overseas listings, and other cross-border transactions where counterparties or regulators require formal confirmation of a company's legal status and capacity.
Legalisation & Document Services
Facilitating the legalisation and apostille of corporate documents, extracting company information from ACRA, and certifying documents for use in cross-border transactions.
Charity and Institution of Public Character (IPC)
We advise charities and IPC) on governance matters under the Charities Act, including constitutional requirements, board composition and conflicts of interest policies, annual reporting obligations, and compliance with Commissioner of Charities and IPC-specific requirements.
A Law Firm Difference
As a Singapore boutique law firm, Yuen Law’s corporate secretarial practice is integrated with our legal advisory capabilities, providing clients with more than routine compliance and filing support.
This integrated approach is particularly suited to companies anticipating a high volume of corporate actions or requiring corporate secretarial support alongside broader legal, governance and regulatory considerations.
Our corporate secretarial team includes professionals with prior experience in the registration division of Singapore’s accounting and corporate regulatory authority, as well as individuals who have served on the boards of Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs). Their experience brings a practical understanding of regulatory processes, board governance and corporate decision-making.
Regulatory Compliance
Statutory filings, annual returns, and maintenance of registers for companies anticipating high volume of corporate actions.
Dedicated Point of Contact
A team of professionals who knows your entity and its obligations.
Legal Expertise Embedded in Every Engagement
Our corporate secretarial work is supported by practising Singapore lawyers. Governance questions, regulatory concerns, and constitutional issues are addressed with legal rigour.
Integrated Corporate and Transacational Coverage
When your secretarial matters intersect with M&A and capital raisies, Yuen Law's corporate practice provides coordinated support across all workstreams.
How We Work With You
Engaging Yuen Law for corporate secretarial services is straightforward. We take the time to understand your entity before we take on its obligations.
1. Initial consultation and entity review
For new incorporations, we advise on the most appropriate vehicle for your business objectives.
2. Scope of engagement agreed in writing
We set out the scope of our corporate secretarial services clearly, whether a one-off engagement or an ongoing retainer, so there are no ambiguities about responsibilities or timelines.
3. Transfer of records and onboarding
We coordinate the transfer of statutory registers and records from your previous secretary.
4. Ongoing management and proactive support
We handle all filings, maintain your statutory registers, and keep you informed of upcoming obligations and regulatory changes that may affect your entity.
