
Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is the national regulator of business entities, public accountants and corporate service providers in Singapore.
Overview of ACRA
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is the regulator of business registration, financial reporting, public accountants, and corporate service providers. We are also responsible for developing the accountancy sector and setting the accounting standards for companies, charities, co-operative societies, and societies in Singapore.
Who Must Register with ACRA
Learn who must register with ACRA when starting a business in Singapore. Essential information on registration requirements for new businesses.
Submitting your application to ACRA
Submitting your application to ACRA After you have registered your business Once you have all the necessary information, you may log in to the Bizfile portal to submit your application.
Before You Start
Who Must Register with ACRA? [videos] Choosing a Business Structure [videos] Reserving a Business Name [videos] Addresses Registered with ACRA [videos] Referral Authorities; Useful services for your registered business entity
Starting Sole Proprietorships or Partnerships
Getting a name, paying the registration fees, appointing an authorised representative and other steps involved in registering your new business with ACRA.
How-to Guides
Who Must Register with ACRA? Choosing a Business Structure; Reserving a Business Name and Specifying the Business Activity; Addresses Registered with ACRA; Foreigners who wish to register a business in Singapore
Setting Up a Local Company
Note: Forms that need not be lodged with ACRA. Please note that certain forms are still required to be submitted to the Official Receiver or other parties.
Public Accountants and Accounting Entities
All registered public accountants must adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Public Accountants and Accounting Entities (ACRA Code) prescribed by the Public Accountants Oversight Committee.
Overview of Bizfile
2025年3月15日 · ACRA's new digital service portal for business registration, filing and information, Bizfile, was launched on 9 December 2024. With the new Bizfile, users will be able to access various eServices for business registration, information updates, annual filings, and business data retrieval in a seamless manner.