You do not have to appoint one at the time of incorporation, but you must appoint a company secretary within 6 months of incorporation. In practice, many companies appoint one at the incorporation stage.
The position of company secretary cannot be left vacant for more than 6 months, and if this is not complied with, the directors may be fined.
Lee Kim Alliance provides a company secretary service.
As of November 2026, source: ACRA
