Company registers: Requirements & deadlines
Companies must keep accurate, up-to-date records of key personnel. Check which registers you need to maintain and their filing deadlines.
Last updated 29 January 2026
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Under the Companies Act 1967, all Singapore companies must keep accurate records of key persons in their company. This includes directors, shareholders, and other relevant persons.
The public can access all registers except the RORC, ROND, and RONS. This allows persons to check company information before doing business with you.
Electronic registers
Update information about your shareholders and officers via Bizfile. When you file changes, these registers update automatically.
How to update electronic registers
What you must maintain | How to update |
|---|---|
Electronic Register of Members (EROM) for local companies | |
Public register of members for foreign companies | |
Electronic Register of Directors | |
Electronic Register of Secretaries | |
Electronic Register of CEOs, if a CEO is appointed | |
Electronic Register of Auditors, if an auditor is appointed |
Note: To avoid penalties, you must update any changes within 14 days of the change.
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents do not need to inform ACRA of changes to their name, address, or ID. This applies to all electronic registers except the Electronic Register of Members and Public Register of Members. Please report these changes to ICA directly.
Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC)
Registrable controllers are persons who own or control your company. For most companies, these are your directors and shareholders with at least 5% of voting shares.
RORC requirements (unless exempted)
Requirement | Deadline |
|---|---|
Set up and maintain an RORC, which includes keeping a physical or electronic copy at your:
| The RORC must be set up on the same day that the company is registered. Update within seven days whenever there are changes. This deadline starts after your controller confirms their details. |
Send a notice to every controller, to ensure their details are correct | At least once a year |
File any changes with the Central RORC separately | Companies registered from 16 June 2025 need to file their RORC information when they register their company via Bizfile. After incorporation, you must file any updates within two business days. This deadline starts after you update your private RORC. |
Register of Nominee Directors (ROND) or Nominee Shareholders (RONS)
Nominee directors act as directors for your company, but represent another person or entity. The person or entity they represent is called the nominator.
Nominee shareholders hold shares in your company on behalf of another person or entity. They are not the registered owner of the shares.
ROND and RONS requirements (unless exempted)
Requirement | Deadline |
|---|---|
Set up and maintain your ROND and RONS, which includes keeping a physical or electronic copy | Whenever there is an update, you must update the register within seven days. |
Companies registered from 16 June 2025 need to file their ROND and RONS information when they register their company via Bizfile. After incorporation, you must file any updates within two business days. This deadline starts after you update your private ROND or RONS. |