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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

Steps to file an annual return

Learn how to file your company's annual return through Bizfile. Most information is pre-filled based on your previous filing to make the process easier.

File annual returns
Last updated 24 June 2026

Before you file

All local companies must meet annual return deadlines and requirements. This guide explains how to file annual returns to avoid penalties and enforcement action.

Who may file

Company officers (such as the director or company secretary) can file annual returns.

You may also engage a corporate service provider (CSP) to file on your behalf.

What you need to check beforehand

Pre-filing checklist

What you need to check

Details

Company details

Ensure these company details are correct and up to date:

Note: You are legally required to keep this information up to date. If anything is incorrect, you must update it before you file.

Financial statements

Check if your company needs to file financial statements.

Compliance requirements for:

  • Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC)

  • Registers of Nominee Directors (ROND) and Nominee Shareholders (RONS)

Check if your company is required to comply with:


What you need to prepare

First, make sure you have completed the required checks beforehand. This includes checking if your company needs to file financial statements.

Required documents and information

You need to prepare

Details

Financial statements or online declaration

If your company needs to file financial statements in XBRL format:

When you submit a full set of financial statements in XBRL format, you do not need to attach a PDF copy.

If you do not submit the full XBRL, you must attach a PDF copy of the complete financial statements. When uploading the PDF copy:

  • Ensure the file name includes only alphanumeric characters (letters A-Z, a-z and numbers 0-9).

  • Do not include spaces, special characters (such as ., @, #, $, %, &, *), or foreign language characters in the filename.

Annual general meeting (AGM) details

You must declare your AGM details when you file an annual return. This applies whether you held an AGM, were exempt, or dispensed with holding an AGM.

If your company held an AGM, include the date it was held when you file your annual return.

More details: Due dates and requirements for AGMs

Director signatures

If your company has:

  • One director only: That director must sign the directors' statement.

  • Multiple directors: At least two directors must sign the directors' statement.

Fees and approval time

Filing annual returns

What you need to know

Details

Fees

$60

Processing time

Your records will update immediately once you successfully submit your annual return.

How to file an annual return

Filing your annual return is now easier with pre-filled information from your previous filing. You only need to review and update any changes.

Tip: Download ACRA's 2025 annual returns filing presentation slides [PDF, 4.6 MB] for more guidance. These slides answer common questions from webinars held on 11 June and 9 July 2025.

Step 1: Log in to Bizfile and open the 'File annual returns' eService

Follow these steps to log in to Bizfile and navigate to the File annual returns eService.

Note: All entity and personal information (including UEN, entity details, NRIC, FIN numbers, names, and addresses) shown are dummy data for illustration purposes only.

Bizfile homepage with Login button
1. Click 'Login' on the Bizfile homepage.

Step 2: Check entity information and financial year details

Follow these steps to check entity information and enter financial year details.

Entity information page showing company details for review
1. Check that the entity information is correct and up to date. If you need to update any details, use the "Update entity information" eService under the "Manage" tab before continuing.

Step 3: Complete the declarations for your company type

Follow the steps for your company type below:

  • Exempt Private Company Limited by Shares

  • Private Company Limited by Shares

  • Public Company Limited by Guarantee

  • Public Company Limited by Shares

  • Unlimited Exempt Private Company

  • Unlimited Private Company

  • Unlimited Public Company

3a. Exempt Private Company Limited by Shares

Solvency status options and small company audit exemption checkbox for active Exempt Private Company
1. (Active) State whether the company is solvent, insolvent, or an EPC required by law to file accounts. Then, specify if it qualifies as a small company exempt from audit requirements.

3b. Private Company Limited by Shares

Small company audit exemption question for active Private Company
1. State whether the company is a small company exempt from audit requirements.

3c. Public Company Limited by Guarantee

Active or dormant status question for Public Company Limited by Guarantee
1. State whether the company is active or dormant.

3d. Public Company Limited by Shares

Securities exchange listing question for active Public Company Limited by Shares
1. (Active) State whether the company was listed on any Singapore securities exchange during the financial period, or at the time of filing the annual return.

3e. Unlimited Exempt Private Company

Solvency status options and small company audit exemption question for active Unlimited Exempt Private Company
1. State whether the company is solvent, insolvent, or required by law to file accounts. Then, specify if it qualifies as a small company exempt from audit requirements.

3f. Unlimited Private Company

Small company audit exemption question for active Unlimited Private Company
1. (Active) State whether the company is a small company exempt from audit requirements.

3g. Unlimited Public Company

Securities exchange listing question for active Unlimited Public Company
1. State whether the company was listed on any Singapore securities exchange during the financial period concerned, or at the time of filing the annual return.

Step 4: Complete AGM, financial statement, and register information

Complete all of these steps regardless of your company type.

AGM section showing meeting options and date field
1. Select the appropriate Annual General Meeting (AGM) option and enter the AGM date. If the company is exempt from holding an AGM, enter the date when the financial statements were sent to members.

Step 5: Review and submit

Follow these steps to review and submit the annual return.

Review and confirm page showing all annual return details
1. Review all information carefully before submission.

After you file an annual return

Filing overdue annual returns

If your company has not filed annual returns for more than one financial year, you need to file all overdue returns first. Follow the same steps to file your annual returns via Bizfile.

Related pages

Preparing financial statements

Access financial reporting guidance, and learn more about exemptions and reliefs related to financial statements.

Filing financial statements in XBRL format

Learn how to file your company's financial statements in XBRL format.

Applying for an extension of time (EOT) to file annual returns

You can apply for up to 60 extra days to file your annual return. Each application costs $200.

Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC)

Unless exempted, you need to meet RORC requirements. This applies to companies (including foreign companies) and limited liability partnerships (LLPs).

Registers of Nominee Directors (ROND) & Nominee Shareholders (RONS)

Companies must maintain their ROND & RONS and file any changes to the Central ROND & RONS.

Filing a notification of revised financial statements

Learn how to revise defective financial statements and any necessary consequential revisions through a notice of error (NOE).

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