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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (“ACRA”) is the national regulator of business entities, public accountants, and corporate service providers in Singapore. ACRA promotes a trusted and vibrant environment for businesses to thrive and flourish, and contribute towards making Singapore the best place for business.

ACRA was formed as a statutory board on 1 April 2004 following the merger of the then Registry of Companies and Businesses, and the Public Accountants’ Board. ACRA is responsible for the following functions:

(a) To administer the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority Act (Cap 2A, 2005 Rev Ed), the Accountants Act (Cap 2, 2005 Rev Ed), the Business Names Registration Act (Cap 32), the Companies Act (Cap 50, 2006 Rev Ed), the Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Cap 163A, 2006 Rev Ed), and the Limited Partnerships Act (Cap 163B, 2010 Rev Ed).

(b) To report, make recommendations to, and advise the Government on matters relating to the registration and regulation of business entities, public accountants, and corporate service providers.

(c) To establish and administer a repository of documents and information relating to business entities, public accountants, and corporate service providers; and to provide the public with access to such documents and information.

(d) To represent the Government internationally in matters relating to the registration and regulation of business entities, public accountants, and corporate service providers.

(e) To promote public awareness of the new business structures, compliance requirements, corporate government practices, and any other matter under the purview of the ACRA.

 

Source:
www.acra.gov.sg

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