SINGAPORE COMPLIANCEUpdated to latest ACRA & IRAS statutory requirements
Singapore Corporate Compliance Engine

Customised Singapore Corporate Compliance Calendar

Select your company’s Financial Year End (FYE) to instantly calculate all statutory filing due dates, AGM limits, and tax returns under ACRA and IRAS regulations.

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Select Financial Year End (FYE)

Target FYE31 Dec 2025

The FYE year is auto-set to the most recent applicable Financial Year End (2025) based on the selected month.

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Calculates statutory due dates per ACRA s175, s197 & IRAS s63, s62.
Rule 1 • IRAS ECI

Within 3 Months

Due: 31 Mar 2026. File ECI via myTax Portal to qualify for installment scheme.

Rule 2 • ACRA AGM

Within 6 Months

Due: 30 Jun 2026. Hold AGM or pass Section 175A written dispensation.

Rule 3 • ACRA Annual Return

Within 7 Months

Due: 31 Jul 2026. Lodge AR on BizFile+ with signed financials.

Rule 4 • IRAS Corporate Tax

Fixed 30 November

Due: 30 Nov 2026 for YA 2026. File Form C-S / Form C via myTax Portal.

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Statutory Corporate Deadlines for FYE 31 Dec 2025

Year of Assessment (YA): 2026 • Applicable under Singapore Companies Act & Income Tax Act

1
MOMPayroll & Employment
29 days remaining

Monthly Salary Payment

Recurring Monthly: Within 7 days of end of salary period

Statutory Due Date07 Dec 2026

Employers must pay salary to employees at least once a month and within 7 days after the end of the salary period under Employment Act s20.

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2
MOMPayroll & Employment
36 days remaining

Monthly Overtime (OT) Pay Payment

Recurring Monthly: Within 14 days of end of salary period

Statutory Due Date14 Dec 2026

Payment for overtime work must be made within 14 days after the end of the salary period in which the overtime was worked under Employment Act s20(2).

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3
CPFBPayroll & Employment
36 days remaining

Monthly CPF Contributions Submission & Payment

Recurring Monthly: Due last day of month; submit & pay by 14th of following month

Statutory Due Date14 Dec 2026

Submit CPF contribution details and complete payment via CPF EZPay by the 14th of the following month (or the next working day if the 14th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Public Holiday).

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4
IRASTax
84 days remaining

Quarterly GST Return Filing & Payment (Form GST F5)

Recurring Quarterly: Within 30 days of quarter end

Statutory Due Date31 Jan 2027

File GST return (Form GST F5) and pay GST due electronically via myTax Portal within one month after the end of each accounting period.

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5
IRASPayroll & Employment
113 days remaining

Annual Employee Income Filing via Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS)

Annual Deadline: By 1 March 2027

Statutory Due Date01 Mar 2027

Submit employee income details (Form IR8A, Appendix 8A, Appendix 8B, Form IR8S) electronically to IRAS via myTax Portal by 1 March every year.

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6
ACRACorporate Secretarial
253 days past FYE cycle

Year-End Accounts Finalisation & Trial Balance

Recommended: Within 2 months after FYE

Statutory Due Date28 Feb 2026

Close bank reconciliations, finalise adjustments, reconcile GST records, and draft Financial Statements in accordance with SFRS / SFRS for Small Entities.

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7
IRASTax
222 days past FYE cycle

File Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI)

Mandatory: Within 3 months from Financial Year-End

Statutory Due Date31 Mar 2026

Submit estimated chargeable taxable profit (before exempt amount) and revenue via IRAS myTax Portal.

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8
ACRAGovernance
131 days past FYE cycle

Hold Annual General Meeting (AGM) / Dispensation

Mandatory: Within 6 months after FYE (Private Company)

Statutory Due Date30 Jun 2026

Table audited or unaudited Financial Statements to shareholders, approve director resolutions, re-appoint auditor (if applicable), and document minutes.

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9
ACRACorporate Secretarial
100 days past FYE cycle

Lodge Annual Return (AR) with ACRA

Mandatory: Within 7 months after FYE (Private Company)

Statutory Due Date31 Jul 2026

Lodge annual return on ACRA BizFile+, confirm company details (registered address, directors, shareholders, share capital), and attach Financial Statements (XBRL or PDF).

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10
IRASTax
22 days remaining

File Corporate Income Tax Return (Form C-S / Form C)

Fixed Statutory Deadline: 30 November 2026 (YA 2026)

Statutory Due Date30 Nov 2026

Submit Form C-S (revenue ≤ S$5M, standard tax rate), Form C-S Lite (revenue ≤ S$200k), or Form C with detailed tax computation and financial statements.

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MOM Statutory RequirementSection Section 20(2) & Part IV of the Employment Act

Monthly Overtime (OT) Pay Payment

Official Deadline:14 Dec 2026
Who Must File

Employers with employees eligible for overtime pay under Part IV of the Employment Act.

Mandatory Lodgment Details

Payment for overtime work must be made within 14 days after the end of the salary period in which the overtime was worked under Employment Act s20(2).

Recommended Action Steps
  • 1Verify OT claims and supervisor approvals
  • 2Calculate OT rate (at least 1.5x hourly basic rate of pay)
  • 3Disburse OT pay via bank transfer within 14 days
Non-Compliance Risk & Penalties

Late payment of overtime pay is an offence under Employment Act s21, punishable by fine up to S$10,000 or imprisonment up to 12 months.

Finsights SME Advisory Tip
  • Maintain digital timecards or time-tracking software to record exact OT hours at 1.5x basic rate.
  • Include OT itemisation separately in itemised payslips.
Regulatory Enforcement & Compliance Risk

ACRA & IRAS Penalties for Missed Deadlines

Singapore regulatory bodies enforce strict compliance timelines. Review the penalties associated with the statutory deadlines for your FYE 31 Dec 2025.

ACRA Penalty RegimeSection 175 & 197 Companies Act

Late Annual Return (AR) Filing & Late AGM

Tiered Late Lodgment Fees & Director Summons

Fine Amount: Late fee of S$300 for up to 3 months late; S$600 if overdue beyond 3 months. Plus potential Court summons with composition fine of up to S$5,000 per officer.

Remediation: Apply for a 60-day Extension of Time (EOT) under Section 175/201 on BizFile+ before the deadline expires, or appoint Finsights corporate secretary to expedite resolution.

IRAS Penalty RegimeSection 63(1) Singapore Income Tax Act

Late or Non-Filing of ECI (Estimated Chargeable Income)

Loss of GIRO Installment Privileges & Arbitrary Assessment

Fine Amount: IRAS will issue a Notice of Assessment (NOA) based on an estimated profit figure. Full tax must be paid within 30 days without eligibility for up to 10 interest-free GIRO installments.

Remediation: File ECI immediately or request our tax agents to lodge a revised ECI alongside a formal objection letter within 30 days of the Notice of Assessment.

IRAS Penalty RegimeSection 62 & 94 Singapore Income Tax Act

Late Filing of Form C-S / Form C Corporate Tax Return

5% Late Payment Penalty & Enforcement Summons

Fine Amount: Late filing fee up to S$5,000. An immediate 5% late penalty is levied on unpaid tax, followed by an additional 1% per month (up to 12%). Directors face court summons.

Remediation: Prepare statutory tax computations, adjust allowable capital allowances, and submit Form C-S online via myTax Portal before 30 November.

ACRA Penalty RegimePart 11A of Singapore Companies Act

Failure to Maintain Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC)

Strict Liability Offence for Company & Officers

Fine Amount: Statutory fine up to S$5,000 for the company and every director/secretary in default under Section 386AF.

Remediation: Keep updated identification copies of all ultimate individual beneficial owners holding >25% interest or voting rights in your statutory registers.

CPFB Penalty RegimeCentral Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36)

Late Payment or Non-Submission of CPF Contributions

1.5% Monthly Late Interest & Court Prosecution

Fine Amount: Late payment interest charged at 1.5% per month starting the first day after the due date (minimum $5). Ongoing default risks composition fines up to S$1,000, or court conviction with fines up to S$10,000 and imprisonment up to 7 years.

Remediation: Submit CPF contribution details and authorise payment via CPF EZPay before the 14th of the following month (or next working day if falling on weekend/public holiday).

Frequently Asked Questions: Singapore Compliance

Yes. Under Section 198 of the Companies Act, a company can change its FYE by notifying ACRA via BizFile+. However, approval from the Registrar is required if the change extends the financial year to more than 18 months, or if the FYE was changed within the last 5 years.
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