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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

Reporting a position holder's resignation or disqualification

Explains when and how to notify ACRA, and the consequences of non-notification.

File notice of cessation/resignation of position holder
Last updated 29 January 2026

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When to notify
How to notify ACRA
Consequences of non-notification

When to notify

Companies must notify ACRA within 14 days if a director resigns or is disqualified. Learn more about when a director can or must leave office.

Requirements

Scenario

When to notify

Resignation

Disqualification

  • Director: Must provide written notice of disqualification to the company

  • Company: Must withdraw the position holder within 14 days of disqualification

Note: The director may notify ACRA immediately if no other officers can file. For example, if the company secretary resigned and other directors are disqualified.

Note: Non-compliance is an offence under section 165 of the Companies Act 1967.

How to notify ACRA

If the company fails to notify ACRA of a resignation or disqualification, the individual position holder can notify ACRA immediately by filing a Notice of Cessation:

Before you begin

Required documents

For

You need to prepare

Resignations

  • Acknowledgement from the Board of Directors or receipt of the Registered Article 

  • Resignation notice

Disqualifications

  • Bankruptcy statement (if applicable)

  • Court order or other supporting documents for disqualification

How to file a Notice of Cessation

Open Bizfile's General lodgement eService, then follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to Bizfile using your Singpass.

  2. Under Type of lodgement, select Manage.

  3. Select File Notice of Cessation/Resignation of position holder.

  4. Attach copies of the required documents.

  5. Submit the form.

  6. Pay by Visa or Mastercard.

Note: Directors must file a separate notice for each company they resign or get disqualified from. Repeat steps two to six for each company.

After you notify ACRA

You can check the notification status after one to three days. If the director was disqualified, learn more about what to do after disqualification.

Processing time and notification status

What to expect

Details

Wait for a response

Processing time: Usually one to three working days, but complex cases may take longer.

ACRA may contact the ex-director or other parties to confirm the resignation or disqualification.

Check the notification status

You can check your status through:

  • Bizfile, under Transaction Status Enquiry

  • Email, if you provided an email address to ACRA

Consequences of non-notification

If the company or ex-director fails to notify ACRA:

  • Both the company and every company officer can be fined up to $5,000 each.

  • Default penalties may apply if the offence continues after conviction.

  • The director will remain in ACRA's records until the notification is lodged.

  • The director is still responsible for managing the company.

Note: Please seek professional advice if you are unsure about the legal duties and liabilities of the company and its officers.