What are the main duties and responsibilities of a Singapore company director?

Directors have a duty to act honestly and with reasonable care in carrying out their duties for the company, and are responsible for ensuring that the company meets its legal obligations, such as filings with ACRA and IRAS.

• Act in the interests of the company, and disclose and avoid any personal conflicts of interest
• Ensure that statutory obligations such as the Annual Return, the AGM and the preparation of financial statements are fulfilled on time
• Ensure that statutory registers, such as the registers of directors, shareholders and beneficial owners, are kept accurately

All directors, including nominee directors, have the same duties, and breaches can result in sanctions such as fines or disqualification as a director.

Lee Kim Alliance supports the management of statutory deadlines through its company secretary service.

As of November 2026, source: ACRA