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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

Managing as a corporate service provider (CSP)

Check our overview for everything in one place, or jump to specific guides on compliance and management.

Last updated 30 January 2026

Background

ACRA consults with the industry to refine the requirements that you need to comply with. Meet the Corporate Service Providers Advisory Panel (CAP), which provides guidance on CSP matters.

In this section

Overview of managing as a corporate service provider (CSP)

Find out how to manage as a CSP based on the ongoing requirements and practical guides.

Corporate Service Providers Advisory Panel (CAP)

ACRA's CAP discusses CSP-related issues, provide feedback on ACRA’s proposals relating to CSPs, and advises on developments in the local and international CSP landscape.

Compliance & enforcement for CSPs & RQIs

The key requirements for corporate service providers (CSPs) and registered qualified individuals (RQIs) include Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Proliferation, and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CPF/CFT) compliance and registration renewal.

Appointing or withdrawing registered qualified individuals (RQIs)

As a registered corporate service provider (CSP), you must appoint at least one RQI before you can file on behalf of your clients.

Maintaining client lists: Corporate service providers (CSPs)

Add or remove clients to manage the list of business entities that you can file for.

Managing employees' filing access as a registered CSP

Learn how you can manage employees' filing access and update contact details through Bizfile.

Notifying ACRA of changes in particulars: CSP or RQI

Update ACRA when your corporate service provider (CSP) or registered qualified individuals (RQI) details change. Learn when and how to update ACRA.

Cancelling your registration: CSPs or RQIs

You may cancel your corporate service provider (CSP) or registered qualified individual (RQI) registration at any time.

Transitioning to the CSP Act: Existing RFAs & RQIs

Learn how registered filing agents (RFAs) and registered qualified individuals (RQIs) will transition to the Corporate Service Providers (CSP) Act 2024.