Overview of ACRA
ACRA is Singapore's national regulator of business registration, financial reporting, public accountants, and corporate service providers (CSPs).
Last updated 29 January 2026
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What we do
Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is Singapore's national regulator of:
Business registration
Financial reporting
Public accountants
CSPs
We set accounting standards for companies, charities, co-operative societies, and societies in Singapore. We are also responsible for the development of the accountancy sector.
Our vision and mission
Vision: Singapore: The Best Place for Business
Mission: Foster a vibrant and trusted business environment that enables innovation and growth
Our corporate goals
ACRA focuses on four corporate goals:
Thriving and resilient economy
High trust in business ecosystem
Recognised globally as leading in business regulatory excellence and sector development
Highly competent team for a high performing organisation
Core values
Our values guide everything we do:
Integrity
We do what is right without fear or favour, and serve with passion and purpose.
Teamwork
We help one another be the best that we can be, with mutual trust and respect.
Agility
We are resilient and adapt to changes swiftly to do what is best for ACRA.
Professionalism
We pursue excellence in all that we do; We value our customers and are highly regarded by them.
Our history
ACRA was formed on 1 April 2004 as a statutory board following the merger of the Registry of Companies and Businesses (RCB) and the Public Accountants' Board (PAB). The merger brought together:
Monitoring of corporate compliance with disclosure requirements
Regulation of public accountants performing statutory audits
On 1 April 2023, we merged with the:
Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC)
Accounting Standards Council (ASC)
This merger strengthened our ability to regulate, set standards, and develop the accountancy sector.
Our responsibilities
We oversee these main areas:
Regulation, government advisory, and international representation
ACRA administers Acts related to businesses, public accountants and corporate service providers. View the full list of legislation we administer.
We report to and advise the Government on the:
Registration and regulation of business entities, public accountants and CSPs
Growth and development of the accountancy sector and its related fields in Singapore
We represent the government globally on the registration and regulation of:
Businesses
Public accountants
Accounting standards and sector development
We set accounting standards for:
Companies
Charities
Co-operative societies
Societies
We are also responsible for the accountancy sector and its related fields in Singapore. This includes:
Overseeing its strategic direction
Promoting, facilitating, and supporting its growth and development
Developing and administering programmes, qualifications, certifications, and continuing professional development
Promoting and maintaining competencies, expertise, and professional standards
Managing cooperation and exchange with other persons and international organisations
Public registry and information services
We are responsible for:
Establishing and administering a repository of documents and information about:
Business entities
Public accountants
Providing public access to these documents and information
Public education
We promote public awareness about:
New business structures
Compliance requirements
Corporate governance practice
Any matters under our purview