Filing variation of charges

Before you file

This guide explains how to file a variation of charge for local companies and foreign companies.

A variation of charge is an agreement to change the terms of an existing charge. If the debt for a charge has been paid in whole or in part, file a satisfaction of the charge instead.

Step 1: Log in to Bizfile and open the "File variation/satisfaction of charges" eService

Follow these steps to navigate to the File variation/satisfaction of charges 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. Click "Login" on the Bizfile homepage and select "Business User" to log in via Corppass.

2. Check the entity displayed on the top menu bar and dashboard to confirm that you have accessed the correct entity dashboard.

3. (CSP filing on client’s behalf) On the "My profile – Select profile” page, click on the “Corporate Service Provider” tab. If you belong to more than one CSP firm, select your CSP firm from the dropdown list.

5. Click “Manage” on the top-most menu. Then click either "Local company" or "Foreign company", and select “File variation/satisfaction of charges”.

Step 2: Select the charge and type of change

Select the relevant charge number. Then, enter the variation details and select the type of change.

1. On the “File variation/satisfaction of charges” page, select "Variation of charges" and click "Start".

2. Under “Charge information”, select the relevant charge number. This list excludes charges that have been discharged, satisfied, or removed from the register

3. Enter the date when the variation was made, and select a relevant description of variation instrument from the dropdown list.

5. (Update variation description) Under “Type of changes”, select “Variation Description”.

(Optional) Update chargee details and amount secured

After you select the "Chargee Details and Amount Secured" type of change, follow these steps:

1. Click “Edit” to modify an existing chargee.

2. Update whether the charge secured all monies owing and click “Save”. The chargee's information cannot be edited.

3. (Charges that did not secure all monies) If you selected “No”, enter the amount secured and description of amount secured. Click “Save”.

10. On the "Review and confirm" page, check your updates carefully. Then, tick the declaration and click "Submit".

(Optional) Update variation description

After you select the "Variation Description" type of change, follow these steps:

1. Under "Description of variation", list the changes you made to the original charge.

2. Attach your supporting documents and click "Review and confirm".

3. On the "Review and confirm" page, check your updates carefully. Then, tick the declaration and click "Submit".

After you file

You will see a message that confirms your submission. You will also receive a Bizfile notification that confirms your variation of charge.

Acknowledgement message

Notification of approval, sent to your Bizfile inbox