Step 3: Using Bizfile to register as a corporate service provider (CSP)

Learn how to register as a CSP in Singapore through Bizfile.

Last updated 29 January 2026

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Before you register

This guide explains how to register as a CSP via Bizfile. This allows you to file transactions on behalf of your clients.

Who may register

You may register as a CSP if you:

What you need to prepare

Prepare the following information:

Types of corporate services provided
Nature of business
Identification (ID) type and number of each registered qualified individual (RQI) you will allot
Mandatory training and proficiency test records for your representative

Fees and processing time

CSP registration

What you need to know	Details
Fees	$400 for two years This fee is non-refundable, even if: Your application is rejected You de-register early ACRA cancels your registration Note: You must renew your registration before it expires.
Payment method	Credit card, debit card, or online banking
Processing time	ACRA will process most applications within 30 working days. We will notify you if more time is needed.

After you pay the fee, all appointed RQIs must endorse their appointment, except for the RQI who submitted the application.

Example: If you appoint three RQIs and one submits the application, the other two RQIs must give their endorsement.

1. Click "Login" on the Bizfile homepage and select "Individual User" to log in via Singpass.

ACRA will review your application before approval.

What to expect

Stage	Details
ACRA review	ACRA will review: Your conduct and compliance history as a CSP or RQI Any professional misconduct, including breach of fiduciary duty, or serious negligence that affects your commercial integrity Your understanding of terrorist designation legislation and targeted financial sanctions
ACRA approval	You will receive a unique CSP number. Tip: To file for your clients, log in to Bizfile via Corppass and select the corporate service providers profile. You must add your CSP clients before you can file for them.

Stage

Details

ACRA review

ACRA will review:

Your conduct and compliance history as a CSP or RQI
Any professional misconduct, including breach of fiduciary duty, or serious negligence that affects your commercial integrity
Your understanding of terrorist designation legislation and targeted financial sanctions

ACRA approval

You will receive a unique CSP number.

Tip: To file for your clients, log in to Bizfile via Corppass and select the corporate service providers profile.

You must add your CSP clients before you can file for them.

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