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5 Best Corporate Secretarial Firms in Singapore That’ll Take the Paperwork Off Your Plate

Pricing: We looked for firms that offer transparent and competitive pricing across core secretarial services. Preference was given to providers with clear breakdowns for annual compliance packages, ad hoc filings, and company incorporation, without hidden charges. Range of Services: We prioritised firms that go beyond basic compliance, offering a comprehensive suite of services such as company formation, AGM/EGM preparation, director resolutions, share allotments, strike-offs, and XBRL filing. Providers that bundle secretarial support with accounting, tax, or nominee services were rated more favourably. Customer Service: We assessed how well the firms support clients from onboarding to ongoing compliance. Those that offer timely updates, assign dedicated account managers, and maintain long-term client relationships were favoured. Qualifications: We picked firms with ACRA-registered corporate secretaries and professionals with legal, accounting, or governance backgrounds. Those with relevant certifications and experience handling a range of corporate matters were rated higher.

When I first started my internship, I was given a ton of tasks, like making sure the company adhered to regulatory requirements, maintaining communication between stakeholders, and such.

It felt like there was so much to juggle, especially with me and only another intern handling all of it. 

At the end of my contract, they asked me to stay on full-time. I had to turn them down because I wanted to explore a different career path, but I had grown attached to the team. 

I didn’t want to just leave them hanging, so I took it upon myself to find someone who could take over—a corporate secretary. 

If you’re in the same boat, here are some of the top corporate secretarial firms in Singapore.

1. Rikvin

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Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/rikvincom?_rdc=1&_rdr

Website: https://www.rikvin.com/

Address: 36 Robinson Rd, #20-01 City House

Contact: +65 6990 8220

Email: [email protected]

Business hours

  • Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday – Closed

Services: Annual Return Filing with ACRA, Preparation of AGM Documents, Maintenance of Statutory Registers

Google reviews score3.8/5
The Best Singapore4.6.5
Total reviews4.57/5
Score consistency 4.2/5
Pricing(A higher score means better value)3.5/5
Range of Services4.5/5
Customer Service4.5/5
Qualifications4.5/5

Rikvin has been a staple in Singapore’s corporate services scene since 1998, now operating as part of In.Corp Global. 

With over 15,000 clients worldwide and more than 1,000 professionals across Asia-Pacific, they’ve built a team that really knows the ropes.

As a registered Filing Agent with ACRA, Rikvin also draws on In.Corp’s regional expertise, so you get both local knowledge and international support.

They focus on corporate secretarial compliance, handling things like AGMs, ACRA filings, and maintaining statutory registers. Essentially, they take care of all the paperwork that can feel overwhelming when you’re running a company. 

From what I’ve seen, Rikvin’s team really makes the process feel manageable. They’re patient, approachable, and genuinely helpful, which I appreciated when I inquired at the time.

The only catch is that their services can be on the pricier side.

Pros

  • Registered Filing Agent with ACRA
  • Strong expertise with international support
  • Wide range of services
  • Approachable and helpful team 

Cons

  • Costly 

Always prompt, patient, and friendly but very smart and knowledgeable in supporting their client.

Our company has used Rikvin for the extension of EP for our employees for many years already. Though no result can be guaranteed, and it’s out of their control,  Ms. Mel and Ms. Murni are always very helpful in assisting their clients and informing us about what to prepare so that everything gets smoother. Also, thank you to Ms. Murni (from Corpsec), who is always prompt, patient and friendly but very smart and knowledgeable in supporting their client.

Gave me all the reassurances that my issue would be treated with high professionalism.

I got amazing help from this company, especially from Satish. I have been a client of a big international company for years and got increasingly frustrated with their “one answer fits all” attitude and bad advice. Rikvin’s advice was highly professional, Satish helped me immediately, and gave me all the reassurances that my issue would be treated with high professionalism. I can’t thank Satish and Rikvin for their help. I recommend this company extremely highly. I got amazing help from this company, especially from Satish. I have been a client of a big international company for years and got increasingly frustrated with their “one answer fits all” attitude and bad advice. Rikvin’s advice was highly professional, Satish helped me immediately, and gave me all the reassurances that my issue would be treated with high professionalism. I can’t thank Satish and Rikvin for their help. I recommend this company extremely highly.

2. BoardRoom

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Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/BoardRoomGrp/?_rdc=1&_rdr

Website: https://www.boardroomlimited.com/

Address: 1 HarbourFront Ave, #14-07 Keppel Bay Tower

Contact: ​​+65 6536 5355

Email: [email protected]

Business hours

  • Monday to Friday – 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday – Closed

Services: Company Name Changes, Share Allotment & Transfers, Full AGM/EGM Compliance Support

Google reviews score2.8/5
Facebook reviews score5/5
Total reviews3.04/5
Score consistency 3.5/5
Pricing(A higher score means better value)4/5
Range of Services5/5
Customer Service4/5
Qualifications5/5

For over 50 years, BoardRoom has served more than 7,300 clients across Asia-Pacific, giving it a solid regional footprint and deep experience in corporate services.

Their main focus is corporate secretarial support, covering everything from AGMs and statutory filings to ongoing compliance management. 

What stands out is their attention to detail and consistency. They have a reputation for accuracy that makes them a trusted advisor for IPOs, multinational compliance, and cross-border governance.

As a registered Filing Agent with ACRA, their team includes Chartered Secretaries (ICSA/CGI) and Chartered Accountants, so you’re working with people who truly know the rules inside out.

I also noticed that because their services are reasonably priced, they attract a high volume of clients. Their client load means you’re going to need to follow up occasionally to keep things on track.

Still, their professionalism and expertise make it easy to trust them with important compliance matters.

Pros

  • Long-term experience
  • Wide range of services
  • Chartered Secretaries and Accountants
  • Registered Filing Agent with ACRA
  • Professional team
  • Reasonably priced

Cons

  • Weak communication skills

Very professional, helpful, and they offer very good services.

Shelby Goh and Regine Lai are very professional and helpful.  They offer very good services. Though sometimes the response is slow but I understand it is due to their overwhelming workload. Overall, the experience is good.  Thanks and regards, Karen.

It is a pleasure working with a competent and dedicated team.

Boardroom has been our share registrar since our IPO in 2017.  Victoria Paul and her fabulous team have been servicing us all these years, giving us very good support at every AGM.  It is a pleasure working with a competent and dedicated team.

3. HeySara

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Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/heysara.sg?_rdc=1&_rdr

Website: https://heysara.sg/

Address: 111 N Bridge Rd, #20-04 Peninsula Plaza

Contact: +65 8138 3609

Email: [email protected]

Business hours

  • Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday – Closed

Services: AGM Reminder and Automation, Annual Return Filing, Director and Shareholder Changes

Google reviews score4.8/5
TrustIndex reviews score4.8/5
Total reviews4.8/5
Score consistency 5/5
Pricing(A higher score means better value)4.5/5
Range of Services4/5
Customer Service4.5/5
Qualifications4/5

HeySara is a cloud-based, digital-first corporate secretarial platform designed to make company compliance simple and accessible. They’re particularly popular among startups and SMEs because of their affordability and efficiency. 

Since they mostly focus on online operations, you can handle things like AGM reminders, annual return filings, director and shareholder changes, and statutory register maintenance all through their platform. 

You even get real-time access to your documents via their app, which is super convenient.

They’re a registered Filing Agent with ACRA, and their system integrates with CorpPass and BizFile+, so everything stays official and streamlined. 

I find it incredibly helpful that you can usually get quick answers and feel supported, even if it’s just a small question.

That said, there can sometimes be hidden costs, so it pays to double-check what’s included before committing. 

Pros

  • Ideal for startups and SMEs
  • Affordable 
  • Wide range of services
  • Real-time access to documents
  • Responsive and helpful customer service
  • Registered Filing Agent with ACRA

Cons

  • Some hidden costs

Her availability and promptness make me feel supported and confident that everything is being handled smoothly.

Joyce from HeySara has been so helpful since she took over my case. Her availability and promptness make me feel supported and confident that everything is being handled smoothly. I really appreciate her professionalism and how responsive she is — it’s made a big difference for me!

They made the entire ACRA process clear, simple & stress-free.

I’m truly grateful to HeySara & the wonderful team for their exceptional support in registering my company. They made the entire ACRA process clear, simple & stress-free. I’d like to thank Mr Donavan was friendly, patient and explained everything so clearly right from the start. A special thanks to Mr Kay Leong for keeping everything on track & professional, and his responses were always swift, clear and reassuring. Highly recommended HeySara to anyone starting a business.

4. Hawksford

hawksford

Website: https://www.hawksford.com/

Address: 16 Raffles Quay, #32-03 Hong Leong Building

Contact: +65 6031 0332

Business hours

  • Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday – Closed

Services: Ongoing Compliance Monitoring, Registered Address, Formation and Maintenance of Private Limited Companies

Google reviews score4.2/5
Total reviews4.2/5
Score consistency 5/5
Pricing(A higher score means better value)4/5
Range of Services5/5
Customer Service4/5
Qualifications5/5

Hawksford is a global provider of corporate, private client, and fund services, with over 600 professionals worldwide and more than 75 specialists dedicated to corporate solutions. 

Clients love their team’s efficiency. Communicating with them is easy since they respond quickly, and you can tell they really understand what they’re doing.

They’ll tell you what you need to know about their services. This includes the formation and maintenance of private limited companies, preparing board resolutions and minutes, ongoing compliance monitoring, and nominee director services.

I’ve also learned about their bespoke services, particularly to HNWIs, funds, and corporate clients. But despite their quality service, their fees are still pretty reasonable!

And if you’re still sceptical, Hawksford’s team is a registered Filing Agent with ACRA, and their staff includes Chartered Accountants, ACCA members, and TEPs!

Though when I tried setting a meeting, securing a spot took some time because they’re often fully booked.

Pros

  • Wide range of services
  • Responsive and knowledgeable team
  • Registered Filing Agent with ACRA
  • Qualified staff
  • Reasonable pricing

Cons

  • Limited available slots

They are very quick in responding to emails and giving all the information you need.

It’s a great pleasure to work with Hawksford, all team members are fantastic, efficient and competent. They are very quick in responding to emails and giving all the information you need to open or manage the business in Singapore. Thank you for everything you are doing!!!

Faultless in supporting myself and my company in setting up in Singapore, arranging employment passes, sorting out international tax queries, and managing company financial submissions.

“Hawksford have been faultless in supporting myself and my company in setting up in Singapore, arranging employment passes, sorting out international tax queries, managing company financial submissions and even helping with my personal will. I cannot speak highly enough of Hawksford Singapore and everyone I deal with there. A wonderful experience, and I look forward to many more years of their support.”

5. Tan, Chan & Partners

tan-chan-partners

Website: https://www.tanchan-cpa.com/

Address: 26 Eng Hoon Street

Contact: +65 6533 7393

Business hours

  • Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday – Closed

Services: AGM/Annual Return Compliance, Share Capital Adjustments, Statutory Register Maintenance

Google reviews score5/5
Total reviews5/5
Score consistency 5/5
Pricing(A higher score means better value)4.5/5
Range of Services3.5/5
Customer Service4/5
Qualifications4.5/5

Tan, Chan & Partners has been around Singapore since 1982. As a medium-sized chartered accountancy firm, they’ve helped local SMEs and corporations with accounting, audit, tax advisory, and corporate secretarial services for decades.

The team is made up of ISCA and ACRA-approved company secretaries, which gives clients confidence that compliance and reporting are handled properly. 

I’ve noticed that they’re also very calm and handle almost everything without worry, which is exactly what you want when you’re managing compliance. 

Their staff even operates under a traditional service model, meaning they’re reliable, discreet, and don’t overcomplicate things.

Their corporate secretarial services go over the essentials—AGM and annual return compliance, statutory register maintenance, share capital adjustments, and even appointment or removal of officers.

But since they mostly offer accounting services, they may not be able to provide highly tailored secretarial support. This is probably why their pricing is more reasonable compared to others.

Pros

  • ISCA and ACRA-approved secretaries
  • Good range of services 
  • Reasonable pricing 
  • Traditional service model
  • Calm and efficient team

Cons

  • Less tailored support

Never fail to amaze me with their promptness.

“Tan Chan and Partners never fail to amaze me with their promptness in meeting deadlines.”