What Does a Company Secretary Actually Do? And Do I Really Need One?
By The ContactOne Team · Updated 20 March 2026 · 8 min read “Company Secretary… Do I Really Need One?” When new business owners first hear the words “company secretary,” most picture someone sitting outside a CEO’s office, answering phones and scheduling meetings. That mental image is understandable but completely wrong in the […]
Can I Register a Company While Still Employed in Singapore?
By ContactOne Team · Updated 17th March 2026 · 8 min read “I’m Employed & I Want To Start A Company” It starts with an idea you can’t shake. Maybe it’s a side project that’s quietly earning more than your annual bonus. Maybe you’re tired of making your boss rich and want to […]
How Much Does It Really Cost to Start a Company in Singapore?
By The ContactOne Team · Updated 14th March 2026 · 10 min read You’ve got the idea. You’ve got the drive. You’ve told your parents, your spouse, and possibly your cat. Now you’re Googling “how to start a company in Singapore” and the first thing you see is: “Register a Pte Ltd from $300.” […]
Myths that you should never believe
You do not need to file anything because your Company is Dormant A Dormant Company still needs to lodged the Annual Return to ACRA annually. There are no exemptions for this. If you do not file for your Annual Return, you will risk paying unnecessary penalties for late or non-filing. This is especially not worthwhile, […]
Choosing a Company Name
The awesome company name that you have decided on will be one of the key brandings attached to your business. You will need to be aware of what names cannot be used, and what names may be used, but only if approved by a referral authority. If a name is submitted for approval by a […]
Opening Your Company Bank Account
INTRODUCTION A Company will need a bank account of its own for its business fund deposits and withdrawals. The opening of a corporate bank account is a relatively simple process for most companies, and there are many local banks offering corporate banking solutions for small to medium businesses. Please note that different banks will offer […]
Start-Up Guide for First Time Entrepreneurs
SELECT A TYPE OF BUSINESS VEHICLE A Private Limited Company is the most popular form of business vehicle for most businesses. Find out more about the other types of business vehicles available to you HERE. THINK OF A NAME FOR YOUR BUSINESS The name of your business must be suitable and not undesirous in nature. This […]
Closing Down A Company – The Strike Off Option
Managing the End Stage of your Business Cycle There are essentially two categories of company closure: Winding Up and Striking Off. In general, you may close down a company via Striking Off if there are, or there will be arrangements to ensure that there will be no assets and no liabilities within the Company at […]
How Do I Know If My Company is Exempt From Audit
With the new amendments to the Companies Act effective 1 July 2015, the rules on how to assess if a company is exempt from audit has changed significantly. Previously, a company is exempt from audit if the company has less than 20 shareholders, does not have any corporate shareholder, and has annual turnover below S$5M. […]
