Bestar Reply Change of Company Secretary to Bestar Singapore Inquiry
- Roger Pay
- Oct 13, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 19
Bestar Reply Change of Company Secretary to Bestar Singapore Inquiry
Subject: Re: Inquiry regarding Change of Company Secretary to Bestar
Dear Client,
Thank you for reaching out to Bestar. We would be pleased to assist you with the transition of your corporate secretarial services to our firm.
Switching your Company Secretary in Singapore is a straightforward process, and we aim to make the transition as seamless as possible for you.
Process for Changing Your Company Secretary
If you decide to engage Bestar, we will handle the heavy lifting. Here is the typical workflow:
Preparation of Documents: We will prepare the necessary board resolutions for the resignation of the current secretary and the appointment of Bestar.
Notification to ACRA: Once signed, we will file the change with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) within the required 14-day window.
Liaising with Outgoing Secretary: We will coordinate with your current service provider to collect your Statutory Registers and physical corporate secretarial records.
Onboarding: We will conduct a health check on your company’s compliance status to ensure everything is up to date.
Why Choose Bestar?
Bestar Reply Change of Company Secretary to Bestar Singapore Inquiry
Expertise: Our team is well-versed in the Singapore Companies Act and ACRA requirements.
Digital Integration: We use modern platforms to ensure your filings are timely and your documents are easily accessible.
Proactive Compliance: We send timely reminders for Annual General Meetings (AGM) and Annual Returns (AR) to avoid late filing penalties.
Information We Need to Start
To provide you with a formal proposal and the necessary onboarding documents, could you please share:
Your Company Name / UEN.
A copy of your latest Business Profile (BizFile).
The reason for the change (e.g., seeking better service, price, or a more comprehensive suite of services).
Note: Under the Singapore Companies Act, every company must appoint a secretary within 6 months of incorporation, and the office cannot be left vacant for more than 6 months.
Please find below the fee proposal for Bestar’s Corporate Secretarial services. Our goal is to ensure your company remains in full compliance with the Singapore Companies Act while providing you with seamless administrative support.
Fee Structure: Annual Secretarial Package
Our standard annual retainer covers the essential statutory requirements mandated by ACRA.
Service Item | Frequency | Fee (SGD) |
Annual Secretarial Retainer | Yearly | $360.00 |
ACRA Filing Fees (Annual Return) | Yearly | $60.00 (At Cost) |
One-time Onboarding/Transfer Fee | Once | $50.00 |
Provision of Registered Address | Optional | $180.00 / year |
What’s Included in the Retainer:
Appointment of a qualified individual as your Company Secretary.
Maintenance and updating of Statutory Registers (Members, Controllers, Nominee Directors, etc.).
Preparation of documents for the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Filing of the Annual Return (AR) with ACRA.
Advice on routine corporate secretarial compliance matters.
Ad-Hoc Services (Pay-per-use)
For changes throughout the year, we charge a flat fee per transaction to keep your costs predictable:
Change of Director/Officer: $100 - $150
Change of Registered Address: $100
Share Allotment or Transfer: $200 - $350 (depending on complexity)
Company Resolution Drafting: $100+
The Transition Timeline
The process of moving from your current provider to Bestar follows this flow:
Acceptance: Provide KYC documents (ID/Passport & Proof of Address).
Coordination: We contact your current secretary to initiate the resignation and handover.
Filing: We lodge the change of secretary with ACRA.
Collection: We collect your physical minute books and statutory records.
Next Steps
To officially begin the transition of your company secretarial services to Bestar, please complete the following step:
Complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) Form and a PDPA Consent Form
In compliance with Singapore’s AML/CFT regulations, we are required to verify the identity of the company’s officers and ultimate beneficial owners.
Attached to this email, you will find the KYC.
Action: Please complete and return the forms. Digital signatures (e.g., DocuSign) are accepted.
Requirements: You will need to upload:
A clear copy of your NRIC (front/back) or Passport.
Proof of Residential Address (e.g., utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months).
Information for the Outgoing Secretary
Once the Engagement Letter is signed, we will send you a Letter of Resignation and a Termination Notice for you to forward to your current service provider. Alternatively, with your permission, we can contact them directly to request the professional clearance and the transfer of your statutory records.
Document Checklist for Our Team
If you have these readily available, please reply to this email with:
[ ] Your latest ACRA BizFile (Business Profile).
[ ] A copy of the company’s Constitution (formerly M&AA).
Once we receive the completed forms and the KYC documents, we will prepare the Corporate Secretarial Engagement Letter and the board resolutions to finalize the appointment of Bestar as your Company Secretary.
Would you like the termination email for you to send to your current provider now?
Yours sincerely,
The Bestar Singapore Team
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