BizFile eGuide on filing of annual return - ACRA

Guide To Filing of Annual Return for Local Companies 

Limited By Shares (with effect from 1 November 2007) 

The company must file its Annual Return within 30 days from the date of the 

Annual General Meeting. With effect from 1 November 2007, the Summary 

of Return (SR) will be merged with the Main Return (MR) to form one 

document i.e. the Annual Return (AR). 

FILING THE ANNUAL RETURN 

If you are required to file the financial statements in XBRL format, please ensure that 

you have uploaded your XBRL financial statements to <strong>BizFile</strong> at least 1 week prior to 

the AR filing. If you have not prepared your XBRL financial statements, please click 

on Preparation of Financial Statements in XBRL at <strong>BizFile</strong> homepage to prepare first. 

The particulars in the AR must be verified for accuracy with the relevant company 

officer at least 14 days before filing the AR. 

 

 

 

 

Log on to www.bizfile.gov.sg with your SingPass ID and SingPass 

Select “Annual Filing” under “Local Company” 

Enter the Registration No. and click on “Retrieve” 

Select the appropriate company type for the financial year concerned and the 

applicable option 

123456789A 

THIS IS A TEST COMPANY PTE. LTD.

View the Office, Officers and Charges Details to check the accuracy of information 

THIS IS A TEST COMPANY PTE. LTD. 

123456789A 

 

 

Click “Next” 

View the Share Capital Details and update the other information on shares, where 

applicable 


123456789A 

 

 


Enter the date of Annual General Meeting (or the date of resolution to dispense 

with the AGM) at the AGM and Financial Details page 


123456789A

For financial period ending before 30 April 2007 

Scan and attach the full set of financial statements as a pdf file under “For 

Financial Statements in PDF” (if applicable) 

Click on the directors who signed the Director’s Report and Statement 

Answer “Yes” or “No” to whether the company has any share-based payment 

plans 

Answer “Yes” or “No” to whether the company has undergone any mergers or 

acquisitions 

Answer “Yes” or “No” to whether the company is exempted from audit 

‣ If the company is not exempted from audit: 

o Questions pertaining to the name of the public accounting entity, the 

name of the auditor and whether the auditors’ report is modified, are 

mandatory 

 

 

 

 

If the company is filing its financial statements, please complete the “Financial 

Highlights” section 


Select the applicable options in the Declaration page 

Click “Submit” 

For financial period ending on or after 30 April 2007 

 

Select one of the filing options: 

‣ Option A – Full XBRL (A company which chooses to file its full set of financial 

statements in XBRL format for its AR will have to use FS Manager to prepare 

its full set of financial statements for AGM purposes) 

‣ Option B – Partial XBRL (A company which chooses to file only its Balance 

Sheet and Income Statement in XBRL format must also file a PDF copy of its 

full set of financial statements as used for AGM purposes) 

‣ Option C – Full PDF format (Applicable for excluded categories such as 

banks, insurance companies regulated by MAS which are not required to file 

their financial statements in XBRL format)

If Option A is selected: 

‣ If the XBRL financial statements have been uploaded to <strong>BizFile</strong> previously, it 

will be shown at the AGM and Financial Details page. Click on the radio button 

under the “Select” column to choose which financial statements to file with 

the AR. 

‣ Else if you have not uploaded your XBRL financial statements, you may click 

on the “Go To FS Manager” button to load the financial statements from your 

local drive or any other storage device. 

If Option B is selected: 

‣ If the partial XBRL financial information has been uploaded to <strong>BizFile</strong> 

previously, it will be shown at the AGM and Financial Details page. Click on 

the radio button under the “Select” column to choose which one to file with 

the AR. 

‣ Else if you have not uploaded your partial XBRL financial information, you 

may click on the “Go To FS Manager” button to load the financial information 

from your local drive or any other storage device. 

‣ Scan and attach the full set of financial statements as a PDF file under “For 

Financial Statements in PDF”. 

If Option C is selected: 

‣ Attach the PDF copy of the full financial statements and complete the 

mandatory fields 

 

 

 


Select the applicable options in the Declaration page 

Click “Submit”

PREVIEW PAGE 

 

 

 

Preview the information in the AR to ensure the accuracy of details before 

submission 

Click on “Print This Page” to print out a copy of the preview page for your 

reference 

Click “Submit” to make payment for the transaction 

FEES 

Online Transaction Fee Payable 

Filing of Annual Return $20 

Payment Modes 

• E-Nets Debit (Internet Banking) 

• CashCard 

• Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard/AMEX) 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

1. What is the definition of solvent? 

Solvent means that the company is able to pay its debts when it falls due. 

2. My company is a solvent exempt private company (EPC), do I need to file 

financial statements in XBRL? 

Solvent EPCs are not required to file financial statements with ACRA. However if you 

choose to file your financial statements with ACRA, please select under “Voluntary 

Filing of Accounts” and file your financial statements in XBRL. 

3. My company is dormant, do I need to file financial statements in XBRL? 

Yes, dormant companies need to file financial statements in XBRL. However financial 

statements can be unaudited. 

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Fax : (65) 6225 1676 

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