Filing with the Central Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC)
Unless exempt, all companies (including foreign companies) and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) must file their RORC information with ACRA.
Last updated 29 January 2026
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What is the Central RORC
The Central RORC is ACRA's database of beneficial owners (registrable controllers). It contains information about the people who beneficially own or control companies, foreign companies or LLPs.
This information helps law enforcement agencies investigate financial crimes, but it is not available to the public.
Who must file
If you must set up and maintain an RORC, you must also file with the Central RORC.
This requirement has been in place since 30 July 2020 to:
Improve transparency of business ownership
Uphold Singapore's reputation as a trusted financial hub
When you must file by
Your filing deadlines depend on whether you are filing with the Central RORC for the first time or updating it.
Central RORC filing deadlines
If you are | You must |
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Filing for the first time (for businesses incorporated or registered from 16 June 2025) | File your RORC information on the same day you register. How to file: Enter your RORC information when you register your business via Bizfile. |
Filing for the first time (for businesses that were previously exempted) | File updates with ACRA's Central RORC within two business days of setting up your private RORC. |
Updating the Central RORC | File updates with ACRA's Central RORC within two business days of updating your private RORC. |
Note: You cannot apply for an extension of time for RORC filings. If you do not file your RORC with ACRA on time, you may face prosecution and fines up to $25,000.
How to file
Check the required information and steps to file updates with the Central RORC.
Who may file
You can file with the Central RORC if you are a:
Position holder, such as a:
Company director or secretary
LLP partner or manager
Registered corporate service provider (CSP)
Group secretary of a group of companies
What you need to prepare
You need to file the same information or changes as your private RORC.
Required information
What you need to prepare | Details |
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Individual controller details |
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Corporate controller details |
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(Optional) Notices or confirmation from registrable controllers (RCs) | You are strongly encouraged to attach notices or confirmation from your RC notices. This helps ACRA verify your information faster and means we are less likely to contact you for these documents later. |
Fees and processing time
Filing to the Central RORC
What you need to know | Details |
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Fee | Free |
Processing time | Immediate |
Steps to file to the Central RORC
Open the Update Register of Registrable Controller eService and log in.
Follow our step-by-step guide to file RORC information.
Who may access your RORC
Your RORC may be accessed by:
Company officers (such as directors or secretaries) and corporate service providers (CSPs) as they are responsible for maintaining it.
Law enforcement agencies if they need to administer or enforce laws under their purview. For example, to investigate money laundering offences.
Note: Shareholders who are not company officers cannot view your RORC. Members of the public cannot view or buy your RORC information.
Related pages
Setting up & maintaining a Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC)
Check if you need to comply with RORC requirements, and how to set up and maintain your private RORC.
Identifying & sending annual notices to registrable controllers (RCs)
Check how to identify RCs based on significant interest or control. You must send RCs annual notices to verify their details and update any changes to your RORC.
RORC, ROND & RONS guidance
Instructions and regulatory requirements for companies to establish and maintain statutory business registers.