Registering a public accounting corporation (PAC)

Learn how to register a PAC in Singapore through Bizfile, and understand how it differs from registering a local company.

Last updated 29 January 2026

What is a PAC

PACs have a company structure. They are one of the three types of accounting entities that you can set up to provide public accountancy services.

Before you register a PAC

Make sure that you comply with all of the registration requirements.
You need to successfully reserve a business name.

How to register a PAC

Follow the same steps to register a local company via Bizfile.

Key differences for PACs

Difference	Details
Set-up fee: $615 (compared to $315 for local companies)	Fee breakdown: Name application fee for companies (under the Companies Act): $15 Incorporation fee for companies (under the Companies Act): $300 Application fee for approval of PAC (under the Accountants Act): $300
Director endorsement	If a corporate service provider (CSP) does not file on your behalf and your PAC has other directors all other directors must endorse within three days of your application. Otherwise, the application will lapse. More details: Endorsing new business registrations

Difference

Details

Set-up fee: $615 (compared to $315 for local companies)

Fee breakdown:

Name application fee for companies (under the Companies Act): $15
Incorporation fee for companies (under the Companies Act): $300
Application fee for approval of PAC (under the Accountants Act): $300

Director endorsement

If a corporate service provider (CSP) does not file on your behalf and your PAC has other directors all other directors must endorse within three days of your application. Otherwise, the application will lapse.

More details: Endorsing new business registrations

After you register a PAC

Depending on your PAC's services, check if you need to:

Register as a CSP; or
Comply with requirements for deemed CSPs.

More details: CSP registration for public accounting entities

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