Every Singapore company must appoint a qualified company secretary within six months of incorporation. Most small companies outsource the role, so the real question is what a fair annual fee looks like and what it should cover.
Typical corporate secretary fees in 2026
Across the published packages we reviewed in November 2026, most small private companies pay roughly S$300 to S$900 a year for an outsourced company secretary. Online-only plans sit at the lower end; firms that bundle accounting, tax and advisory support sit higher. Large firms serving listed or complex groups can charge well above this range.
Alp Peak’s Executive Secretary Plan starts from S$580 a year, billed yearly. See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
What the annual fee should include
- A named, qualified company secretary on your ACRA record
- Preparing AGM documents and directors’ and members’ resolutions
- Filing your annual return with ACRA
- Maintaining statutory registers
- Reminders for your AGM, annual return and other deadlines
- Updates when directors, shareholders or addresses change
Charges that are often extra
A low headline fee can leave out work you will need during the year. Before you sign, ask whether these are included or billed separately:
- Share transfers, share allotments and changes to share capital
- Ad hoc resolutions beyond the annual cycle
- Registered office address
- Nominee director services (for companies without a locally resident director)
- Strike-off or company closure
Alp Peak’s plan includes unlimited updates to company details, so routine changes don’t add surprise charges.
Deadlines your secretary should track
- AGM: within six months after the financial year end for non-listed companies.
- Annual return: within seven months after the financial year end for most private companies. Late filing can attract penalties of up to S$600.
For example, a company with a 31 December financial year end must hold its AGM by 30 June and file its annual return by 31 July. Source: ACRA.
Is the cheapest option worth it?
Compare what you will pay over a full year, including likely changes, not just the headline fee. A slightly higher fee that covers updates and reminders often costs less than a low fee plus ad hoc charges and late penalties.
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