Legislation
Learn about the laws that ACRA enforces in Singapore, such as corporate and accounting law.
Last updated 30 January 2026
What's new
Acts that were recently passed
Act | Passed on |
|---|---|
2 July 2024 | |
Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2024 | 2 July 2024 |
2 July 2024 |
Tip: Check the latest regulatory updates and public consultations for more details.
In this section
View laws managed by ACRA and learn about the Corporate Law Advisory Panel.
Accountants Act 2004
An Act relating to public accountants (PAs) and public accounting entities (PAEs).
Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority Act 2004
An Act to establish the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) as regulator for business registration, public accountants, and financial reporting.
Business Names Registration Act 2014
An Act to provide for the registration of persons carrying on business in Singapore and their business names.
Companies Act 1967
Governs companies in Singapore, from incorporation, management, operations, director duties, to winding up procedures.
Corporate Service Providers Act 2024
From 9 June 2025, all corporate service providers (CSPs) must register with ACRA, comply with new obligations and vet nominee directors.
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2005
An Act to provide for limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
Limited Partnerships Act 2008
Provides for the establishment and registration of limited partnerships (LPs).
Variable Capital Companies Act 2018
Provides for the incorporation, operation and regulation of bodies corporate to be known as variable capital companies (VCCs) and to provide for related matters.
Amendment Acts
Amendment Acts update and improve original legislation. Each of the following Amendment Acts makes changes to multiple laws managed by ACRA.
Corporate Law Advisory Panel
Details on the advisory panel providing expert guidance on corporate law reforms and regulatory policies in Singapore.