Don’t Forget to File Your RORC

Updated at: May 16, 2025

Keeping your company records up to date is vital—and that includes your Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC). Here’s a quick guide to staying compliant:

1. What is the RORC?

Since 31 March 2017, every Singapore-incorporated company, foreign company branch or LLP (unless exempted) must maintain a Register of Registrable Controllers. This register contains details of the individuals (often called beneficial owners) who:

Hold > 25% of shares, or

Hold > 25% of voting rights, or

Can exercise significant influence or control

If no such person can be identified, you’ll need to list those who have executive control.

2. Who Must File?

All companies and LLPs (including foreign branches) must:

Create the RORC within 30 days of incorporation or registration
Maintain the RORC at their registered office (that’s us!) — or with their appointed Corporate Service Provider

The easiest way to get a copy of your RORC is to navigate to the “Individual Registrable Controllers” section in BizFile+, click “Expand All,” export the page as a PDF, and email it to us.

3. How & When to File with ACRA

Click link at end of this article
File or update your RORC separately from your Annual Return.
Deadline: Within 30 days of any change (e.g., new controllers, address changes).

4. Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failing to lodge or update your RORC can attract fines of up to S$5,000. Avoid the hassle—and potential penalties—by keeping your register current.

5. What You Need to Do Today

Review your share structure and voting rights—identify all registrable controllers.

Send notices to each controller to verify their particulars.

Ready to file?

Click here to submit your RORC details via ACRA BizFile+: https://www.acra.gov.sg/compliance/register-of-registrable-controllers

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