Register of Controllers, Register of Nominee Directors: Know the Key Amendments to the Companies and LLPs (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act

Updated at: Jun 17, 2025

The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act will take effect from 16 June 2025, introducing critical compliance updates that all Singapore businesses must be aware of.

🔑 Key Amendments at a Glance

🗂️ Register of Controllers (RORC)

• All new companies (including foreign companies) and LLPs must maintain a Register of Controllers from incorporation.
• Annual verification of controller information is mandatory, with controllers required to provide signed and dated confirmation of information accuracy.
• The timeline for updating controller particulars in the private Register of Controllers has been extended from 2 business days to 7 calendar days.

📌 For more information on RORC compliance, visit:

👉 Don’t Forget to File Your RORC

👤 Register of Nominee Directors

• Foreign companies must maintain a Register of Nominee Directors at their registered office or registered Corporate Service Provider's office.

🏛️ ACRA Central Registers Filing

• ACRA to maintain central registers of nominee directors and nominee shareholders.
• Existing companies (including foreign companies) have until 31 December 2025 to submit information about their nominee directors and nominee shareholders.
• New companies (including foreign companies) and LLPs incorporated from 16 June 2025 must submit controller and nominee information on the date of incorporation or registration.

📌 Why It Matters for Virtual Office Users

If you're using a virtual office address in Singapore (e.g., through VOfficeSingapore.com), it's crucial that your entity remains compliant. These updates directly impact your filing responsibilities and data accuracy obligations under ACRA's oversight.

For more detailed guidance and the full legislative text, please refer to:

🔗 ACRA Legislative Reform Updates

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