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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

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ACRACorporate Secretarial
194 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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2
IRASTax
163 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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3
ACRAGovernance
72 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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4
ACRACorporate Secretarial
41 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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5
IRASTax
81 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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IRAS Statutory RequirementSection Section 63(1) of Singapore Income Tax Act

File Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI)

Official Deadline:31 Mar 2026
Who Must File

All companies, unless eligible for the IRAS ECI waiver (annual revenue ≤ S$5 million and zero chargeable income).

Mandatory Lodgment Details

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

Recommended Action Steps
  • 1Compute preliminary taxable profit before allowable capital allowances
  • 2Log in with Singpass CorpPass on IRAS myTax Portal
  • 3Submit ECI and set up GIRO deduction scheme
Non-Compliance Risk & Penalties

IRAS may issue estimated assessment with loss of GIRO installment privileges (up to 10 interest-free monthly installments lost). Demand note and composition fine applies.

Finsights SME Advisory Tip
  • Filing within 26th of the 1st month grants maximum 10 GIRO payment installments.
  • Filing within 26th of 2nd month grants 8 installments; 26th of 3rd month grants 6 installments.
  • Even with nil income, verify if you qualify for the administrative waiver or must declare S$0.
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.

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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