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KYB Documents Requirements for Singapore 🇸🇬
KYB Documents Requirements for Singapore 🇸🇬
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Written by Utkarsh Pathak
Updated over a week ago

Short answer

List of document requirements and its alternative:

  1. Certificate of Incorporation: The official document issued by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) confirming the company’s legal registration.

  2. Articles of Association: A Company Constitution, which is equivalent to Articles of Association (AOA) and includes operational and governance rules.

  3. Corporate Structure: ACRA BizFile+ Records

    1. Alternative:

      1. Shareholder Agreement

  4. Director Structure: A detailed list of the company’s directors, their roles, and responsibilities.

    1. Alternative:

      1. ACRA Filing or Board Resolution.

  5. Proof of Address: Bank Statement showing the company’s name, registered address, and at least one recent transaction.

Long answer

Detailed list of documents required for Singapore KYB:

  1. Certificate of Incorporation (COI)

    1. What it is:

      1. The official document issued by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) confirming the company’s legal registration.

    2. Where to obtain:

      1. Downloadable from the ACRA BizFile+ portal using the company’s registration number.

  2. Constitution (Articles of Association)

    1. What it is:

      1. Singaporean companies file a Company Constitution, which is equivalent to the Articles of Association (AOA) and includes operational and governance rules.

    2. Where to obtain:

      1. Filed during incorporation with ACRA and available on the BizFile+ portal.

    3. Alternative:

      1. If unavailable, you can request certified copies directly from the company secretary.

  3. Corporate Structure

    1. What it is:

      1. This document outlines the ownership structure, including the names of shareholders and their respective ownership percentages.

    2. Where to obtain:

      1. Shareholder Register: Maintained internally or by the corporate secretary.

      2. BizFile+ Records: May include ownership details filed with ACRA

    3. Alternative:

      1. A Shareholder Agreement detailing ownership percentages may be accepted.

  4. Director Structure

    1. What it is:

      1. A detailed list of the company’s directors, their roles, and responsibilities.

    2. Where to obtain:

      1. ACRA Filing: Directors’ information is filed with ACRA and available via BizFile+.

      2. Board Resolution: A formal resolution appointing directors, signed by the company secretary or authorized personnel.

    3. Alternative:

      1. Director Appointment Letters signed by the company secretary.

  5. Proof of Address (POA)

    1. What it is:

      1. Documentation confirming the company’s operating address.

    2. Accepted Document:

      1. Bank Statement showing the company’s name, registered address, and at least one recent transaction.

    3. Requirements:

      1. The bank statement must be clear, legible, and not older than 90 days.

    4. Where to obtain:

      1. Obtain this directly from the company’s bank.

  6. Shareholder/UBO Information

    1. What it is:

      1. Identity and address details of shareholders or UBOs holding more than 10% ownership.

    2. Required Documents:

      1. Proof of Identity: Passport or NRIC (National Registration Identity Card).

      2. Proof of Address: Bank statement (not older than 90 days).

      3. Where to obtain: Directly from the shareholders/UBOs.

  7. Representative Information (optional)

    1. What it is:

      1. Details of the authorized person acting on behalf of the company.

    2. Required Documents:

      1. Proof of Identity: Passport or NRIC.

      2. Proof of Address: Bank statement (not older than 90 days).


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