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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority
Guide

Applying to restore a business entity

Audience

Businesses

Corporate service providers (CSP)

28 April 2026

You can apply to restore your business entity that has been cancelled, ceased, struck off or dissolved. Upon approval, its status will revert to “live”.

Before you apply: 

This guide explains how to apply for restoration of business entities that have been cancelled, ceased, struck off or dissolved. Upon approval, your business entity's status will revert to “live”. 

What you need to know

Applying to restore a business entity

For 

What you need to know 

Apply to restore business entity following cancellation 

This application is for sole proprietorship or partnership (Business) that had been cancelled or ceased. Ensure that the CPF Medisave contributions of all business owners or partners are up-to-date with the CPF Board. 

For individuals filing, the applicant needs to previously have been an active position holder in the cancelled/ceased Business. 

Apply to restore business entity through court order 

This application is for restoration of struck-off entities through court order administered under the following provisions: 

  • Section 344(5) of the Companies Act 1967 (for Companies) 

  • Section 68(4) of the LLP Act 2005 (for LLPs) 

  • Section 377B(5) of the Companies Act 1967 (for Foreign Company Branches) 

It will take up to 15 working days to process the application. 

Apply to restore business entity through administrative restoration 

This application is for entities that have been struck off by ACRA-initiated striking off to be restored through administrative restoration administered under the following provisions: 

  • Section 344D of the Companies Act 1967 (for Companies) 

  • Section 67 of the LLP Act 2005 (for LLPs) 

  • Section 377A of the Companies Act 1967 (for Foreign Company Branches) 

Applicants must be former position holders of the respective struck-off entities: 

  • Former directors or members (for Companies and Foreign Company Branches) 

  • Former partners (for LLPs)  

If you are filing on behalf of another party based on authorisation, you must upload the necessary letter of undertaking documents. 

If any of the struck off entity’s property is vested with the Official Receiver, the Official Receiver’s written consent is required as one of the supporting documents. 

It will take up to 60 days to process the application depending on the complexity and documentation requirements. 

Apply to restore business entity through order of court declaring dissolution of company void 

This application is for restoration under IRDA S208(2) for Company that had been dissolved (Order of Court Declaring Dissolution Void). 

What you need to prepare

Required documents and information

For 

What you need to prepare 

Apply to restore business entity following cancellation 

  • Appeal reasons 

  • Supporting documents 

Apply to restore business entity through court order 

  • Unique Entity Number (UEN) 

  • Copy of the court order 

  • Reference number and date of the court order 

  • Appeal reasons 

  • Supporting documents 

Apply to restore business entity through administrative restoration 

  • Appeal reasons 

  • Supporting documents 

  • Necessary letters of undertaking 

Apply to restore business entity through order of court declaring dissolution of company void 

  • Unique Entity Number (UEN) 

  • Copy of the court order 

  • Reference number and date of the court order 

  • Solicitor information 

  • Appeal reasons 

  • Supporting documents 

Fees and processing time

Restore a business entity

What you need to know 

Details 

Fee 

$0 

Processing time 

Up to 60 days (depending on type of restoration) 

Step 1: Log in to Bizfile and open the “Apply to restore business entity eService” 

Follow these steps to log in and open the Apply to restore business entity eService. 

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

Bizfile login
1. Go to Bizfile and click "Login". Select "Business User" to log in with Corppass. For individuals, if Corppass login had expired or lapsed for your entity, please login using Singpass instead.

Step 2: Enter restoration details

Provide details about the application for restoration. Steps differ for each application type.

Apply to restore business entity following cancellation

Enter the reasons
1. Enter the reasons for prior cancellation and appeal through the dropdown menu and textbox.

Apply to restore business entity through court order

Enter the reason(s)
1. Enter the reason(s) for restoration and upload supporting documents.

Apply to restore business entity through administrative restoration

Upload supporting documents
1. Upload supporting documents.

Apply to restore business entity through order of court declaring dissolution of company void

Enter the reason(s)
1. Enter the reason(s) for restoration and upload supporting documents.

Step 3: Review and submit

Review all information carefully.
1. Review all information carefully. Then, check the declaration box and click "Submit".

After you apply

Apply to restore business entity following cancellation

Your restoration application will have one of three outcomes:

  1. 'Live' Status: Your entity is immediately active. Log out of Bizfile completely, then log back in as a Business User to make any necessary filings with Bizfile.

  2. 'Registration expired but not renewed' Status: Your restoration has been approved, but as your registration has expired. You must also file a Renew Business Registration to continue with your business.

  3. Submitted to ACRA for review: Your restoration request has been received and will be reviewed by the processing team.

After Restoration:

  • With existing Corppass: Log out of Bizfile completely, then log back in as a Business User to see the status update and proceed with renewal.

  • Without Corppass: Wait until the next business day, then apply for Corppass access before logging into Bizfile as a Business User to file for renewal.


Apply to restore business entity through court order

Apply to restore business entity through administrative restoration

Apply to restore business entity through order of court declaring dissolution of company void 

The status of the company will be updated to “Live” once the lodgement is processed by ACRA.

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