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The Companies Act has undergone several reviews to ensure that our corporate regulatory regime is robust and supports Singapore's growth as a global hub for businesses and investors.

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Legislation Under ACRA's Purview

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Act 2014

An Act to amend the Accounting and Corporate Authority Regulatory Act (Chapter 2A of 2005 Revised Edition) and to make consequential amendments to certain other written laws. The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Act was passed by Parliament on 14 April 2014 and assented to by the President on 19 May 2014. Pursuant to this Act, the ACRA (Filing Agents and Qualified Individuals) Regulations and the ACRA (Authorised Users of Electronic Transaction System) Regulations have been made in 2015. The Act and the Regulations took effect on 15 May 2015.

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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority Act (Chapter 2A)

An Act to establish and incorporate the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, to provide for its functions and powers, and for matters connected therewith.

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Accountants Act (Chapter 2)

An Act relating to Public Accountants and Public Accounting Entities.

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Business Names Registration Act

The Business Names Registration Bill was passed by Parliament in October 2014. The Act took effect on 3 Jan 2016.

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Companies (Amendment) Act 2017

An Act to amend the Companies Act (Chapter 50 of the 2006 Revised Edition) and to make consequential and related amendments to certain other Acts.

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Companies (Amendment) Act 2014

The Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014 was passed by Parliament in October 2014. The legislative changes to the Companies Act were effected in two phases. The first phase was implemented on 1 July 2015. With the exception of sections 94(e) and 121, the second phase came into effect on 3 Jan 2016.

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Companies Act (Chapter 50)

An Act relating to companies.

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Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment) Act 2017

An Act to amend the Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Chapter 163A of the 2006 Revised Edition).

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Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Chapter 163A)

An Act to provide for limited liability partnerships.

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Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2014

The Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendment)(No.2) Bill 2014 was passed by Parliament in October 2014. The Act will take effect in phases. The first phase was implemented on 1 July 2015. The second phase came into effect on 3 Jan 2016.

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Limited Partnerships Act (Chapter 163B)

An Act to provide for the establishment and registration of limited partnerships.

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Second Reading Speech By Senior Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Josephine Teo on the Business Names Registration Bill

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Second Reading Speech by Senior Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Josephine Teo on the ACRA (Amendment) Bill 2014

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LEGAL REPORTS

Limited Partnerships Report – Final Report

A summary of recommendations on Limited Partnership by the private-sector study team on LPs. The report covers areas including legal structure, registration requirements, disclosure and reporting requirements, liability of partners, and the dissolution requirements of LPs.

Report of the Corporate Governance Committee and Code of Corporate Governance

The report together with the Code of Corporate Governance provides information for Singapore-listed companies to enhance shareholder value through good corporate governance.

Report of the Committee on Company Legislation and Regulatory Framework

Lists Committee recommendations for a modern company law and regulatory framework for Singapore.

Report of the Committee on Disclosure & Accounting Standards

Reviews the process by which accounting standards are set, maintained and regulated in Singapore; also covers best practices in companies’ audit requirements.

Limited Liability Partnerships Reports - First Consultation Report

Report by the Study Team on Limited Liability Partnerships on the legal framework governing LLPs. Covers areas such as registration requirements, disclosure and reporting requirements, liability of partners, dissolution requirements, and taxation.

Limited Liability Partnerships Reports - Final Report

Lists final recommendations on the legal structure and registration requirements for LLPs, liabilities, taxation, and disqualification.

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LEGAL RESOURCES

ICL Journal
A journal published by ACRA's Institute of Corporate Law

Statutes Online

Contains the full text of Singapore laws and history of amendments.

Statutes in Print (Toppan Publishing)

Distributes Government gazettes and legal publications.

Legal Glossary

Guide to common Latin expressions used in legal parlance.

Legal Digest

A series of online newsletters on the developments in business law

Registrar's Interpretations

Interpretations of specific legislative provisions on how these are to be applied in practice.

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