Members’ or partners’ voluntary winding up: Appointing a liquidator

Before you appoint

Appointing a liquidator is the third and final required filing for a members’ or partners’ voluntary winding up. Before you can appoint a liquidator, you need to:

• File a declaration of solvency; and

• File a notice of resolution.

You may appoint a liquidator or a provisional liquidator to oversee the winding up process. At least one liquidator is required.

Step 1: Log in to Bizfile and open the “File winding up of business entity” eService

Follow these steps to log in to Bizfile and navigate to the File winding up of 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.

1. Go to Bizfile and click "Login". Then, select "Business User" to log in via Corppass.

2. Check that the entity name and UEN displayed on the top menu bar and dashboard show the entity to be wound up.

3. (CSPs) Click the "Corporate Service Provider" tab on "My profile – Select profile" page. If you belong to more than one CSP firm, select your CSP firm from the dropdown list.

6. Click "Start" on the "File winding up of business entity" introduction page.

Step 2: Enter liquidator appointment details

The declaration of solvency and notice of resolution details from previous filings will be displayed automatically. Enter the commencement date and add at least one liquidator.

Note: Selecting Start new process on the "Overview of winding up process” pop-up will start a new winding up process and delete all previously saved information.

1. A pop-up will state that the declaration of solvency and notice of resolution have been submitted. Click “Resume current process” to continue.

2. Review the declaration of solvency and notice of resolution details displayed on the form.

3. In the “Appointment of liquidator/provisional liquidator” section, enter the commencement date. The date must be the current date or a past date. Then, click “Add new liquidator”.

4. Specify whether you are appointing a liquidator or provisional liquidator. Enter the appointment date and select the liquidator type from the dropdown list. The appointment date must be the current date or a past date.

For accounting LLPs, local companies or audit firm liquidators

1. Select the liquidator’s identification type and enter their identification number. Then, click “Retrieve information” to retrieve the liquidator’s name.

2. Enter the liquidator’s email address and mobile number.

3. Enter the liquidator’s unique entity number (UEN) and click “Search” to retrieve the entity information. Then, click “Save” to proceed.

For individual liquidators

1. Select the liquidator’s identification type. Then, enter their identification number and click “Retrieve information”.

2. Enter the liquidator's address type, email, and mobile number. For local addresses, enter the postal code and click "Retrieve address". Add level or unit details if needed, then click "Save".

For the Official Receiver

When you select the Official Receiver liquidator type, the system will automatically show the Ministry of Law’s official contact details.

Ministry of Law’s official contact details under "Liquidator Information"

Step 3: Make payment and submit

Review all the information, make payment, and submit the liquidator appointment.

1. (Optional) Click “Add new liquidator/provisional liquidator” to add additional liquidators. Once you have added all liquidators, click “Review and confirm”.

2. Review all information carefully. Then, check the declaration box and click “Proceed to payment”.

3. On the payment summary page, select the payment method and click “Make payment”.

5. Two notifications will be sent to your Bizfile inbox: A confirmation of the successful submission, and an update that the entity status has been changed to “In-Liquidation – Members’ / Partners’ Voluntary Winding Up”.

After you file

You can use the Manage winding up eService to:

• File a notice of appointment of a provisional liquidator or liquidator

• File a notice of cessation of a provisional liquidator or liquidator

• File a liquidator’s account of receipts and payments, and statement of position in winding up

Related pages

• Winding up a local company

• Winding up a limited liability partnership (LLP)

• Members’ or partners’ voluntary winding up: Declaration of solvency

• Members’ or partners’ voluntary winding up: Notice of resolution

• Troubleshooting guide: Filing and managing winding up