Step 2: Using Bizfile to renew public accountant (PA) registration
As a PA, you should renew your certificate of registration by 31 December every year.
Last updated 29 January 2026
When to renew
Practising as a PA without a valid certificate of registration is illegal. Renew your certificate to continue providing public accountancy services.
Renewal timeline
Period | Activity |
|---|---|
1 to 31 December of the year | PAs to submit renewal applications via Bizfile. |
1 to 31 January of the following year | PAs who fail to file the renewal applications by 31 December may:
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1 February of the following year | PAs who fail to file their renewal applications by 31 January will be notified of the removal of their names and particulars from the Register of Public Accountants (Register). |
1 to 21 February of the following year | PAs whose names and particulars have been removed from the Register may apply via Bizfile to be reinstated to the Register. |
After 21 February of the following year | Submit a new registration application Cost: $1,000 |
Before you renew
This guide explains how to renew your PA certificate of registration every year. You must complete both of these steps before you renew:
Make sure that you meet the renewal requirements
Update your position in each entity by filing a change in particulars
Who can apply
As an individual, you can apply directly if you are a:
PA
PA for the purpose of becoming a judicial manager (JM) or trustee in bankruptcy (TIB); You can renew if you were appointed before the Insolvency Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 (IRDA) started, and your case is still ongoing
You may also engage a Corporate Service Provider (CSP) to file on your behalf.
What you need to prepare
Required documents and information
You need to prepare | Details |
|---|---|
PA registration number | - |
Client audit information for the reporting year | Provide the number of clients audited by your public accounting entity in these categories:
You also need:
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CPE records using the format in appendix IV of the CPE Syllabus | You must also keep records and evidence of participation for three years. This includes:
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Fees and processing time
Renew PA registration
Type of fees | Amount |
Certificate of renewal fee | $150 to $1,050, which depends on these:
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EOT fee | $30 |
Reinstatement fee | $50 |
Payment method | Credit card, debit card, or online banking |
Most renewal applications are approved soon after payment. If further approval is needed, this can take 3 to 14 working days.
Variable fee breakdown
Your variable fee depends on how many listed corporations you audited in the calendar year before your renewal year.
Example: If you renew for 2027, declare the listed corporations you audited from 1 January to 31 December 2026.
Variable fee per PAE
Number of listed corporations audited | Fee per PAE |
|---|---|
0 | $150 |
1 to 10 | $250 |
11 to 100 | $650 |
More than 100 | $1,050 |
How to renew
Open the Renew registration as a public accountant eService and log in.
State the number of listed corporations audited by your public accounting entities (PAEs):
SGX-listed clients: Count clients audited from the calendar year before renewal.
All other clients: Count clients audited from 1 January to the date you submit your renewal application in December.
Submit the filing.
Pay the fee.
After you renew
If you meet all of the renewal requirements, your certificate of renewal will be sent to your Bizfile inbox.