What if it is difficult to meet the Singapore AGM and Annual Return deadlines?

You can apply to ACRA for an extension of time (EOT) before the deadline passes. Usually the company secretary manages the schedule based on the financial year end and prepares the documents in advance, so engaging them early is the most reliable approach.

For an unlisted company, the AGM must be held within 6 months after the end of the financial year, and the Annual Return must be filed within 7 months. An extension must be applied for before the deadline, and late filing after the deadline incurs late filing penalties.

• Company secretary: Managing deadlines, preparing AGM minutes or written resolutions, filing through Bizfile
• Accountant: Preparing the financial statements required for the AGM and Annual Return
• Directors: Approving the financial statements and signing documents

Lee Kim Alliance supports annual schedule management and extension of time applications through its company secretary service.

As of November 2026, source: ACRA, ACRA