The responsibilities of a company secretary in Singapore include:
Notifying ACRA on:
any changes in the director(s) of a company or particulars relating to the director(s)
changes to a director’s name or residential address
removal from office in accordance with the Act or constitution
disqualification from holding office
appointments/resignations/deaths
annual returns
change of company name
adoption, alteration, and revocation of the constitution; the issue of shares
any other changes that require updating with ACRA
Coordinating the publication and distribution of the company’s annual report, accounts, and interim statement; and preparing the directors’ report
Coordinate the board and general meetings, as well as maintain the minute’s books
Ensuring that the company complies with its constitution
Maintaining statutory registers
Maintaining the company’s register of members, communicate with shareholders, and implement changes in the structure of the company’s share and loan capital
Advising and assisting the directors with respect to their duties and responsibilities and compliance with their personal obligations under company law and, if applicable Stock Exchange requirements
Participating as a key member of the company team to implement corporate acquisitions and disposals
Act as a channel of communication and information for non-executive directors
Ensuring the safe custody and proper use of the company seal if provided for in the company constitution
