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Unless otherwise indicated, the company mentioned anywhere in this quotation refers to a private company limited by shares incorporated in accordance with the Singapore Companies Act 2006.
Our fee for handling formalities for change of name of a Singapore registered company is SGD450. The fee quoted here cover both our service fees and fees charged by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) of Singapore and the cost for one stamp.
For the purpose of change of company name, client needs to provide a copy of the latest Bizfile, a copy of the Articles of Association and a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
Normally, ACRA needs one day to approve a proposed name and another day to process the change. Therefore, the whole process for change of name of a Singapore company can be completed in as less as 3 working days.
The change of a company name takes effect from the date of issue of Certificate of Change of Name, instead of the date passing the resolution resolving to change the name.
Client is advised to inform the bank of the company immediately after receipt of change of certificate of change of name so as to allow them to update their records. It should be note that banks may take two weeks or even longer time to update their records.
The fee quoted here is for general reference only and may subject to change from time to time.
Our fee for handling formalities for change of name of a Singapore registered company is SGD450. The fee quoted here cover both our service fees and fees charged by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) of Singapore and the cost for one stamp.
For the purpose of change of company name, client needs to provide a copy of the latest Bizfile, a copy of the Articles of Association and a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
Normally, ACRA needs one day to approve a proposed name and another day to process the change. Therefore, the whole process for change of name of a Singapore company can be completed in as less as 3 working days.
The change of a company name takes effect from the date of issue of Certificate of Change of Name, instead of the date passing the resolution resolving to change the name.
Client is advised to inform the bank of the company immediately after receipt of change of certificate of change of name so as to allow them to update their records. It should be note that banks may take two weeks or even longer time to update their records.
The fee quoted here is for general reference only and may subject to change from time to time.
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Change of Company Name – Services and Fees
Our fee for handling the formalities for change of name of a Singapore registered private company is SGD450. The fee cover both our service fees, fees charged by the Singapore Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
In particular, our fee covers the following items of services:
(1)
Answering client’s questions in respect of change of company name in Singapore;
(2)
Performing a availability search and application for reservation of proposed name;
(3)
Preparation of written resolutions or minutes of directors/shareholders resolving the change of company name;
(4)
Filing of name change documents with ACRA and payment of official filing fee;
(5)
Collecting Certificate of Change of Name from ACRA (or E-Certificate)
(6)
Ordering a company chop with the new company name
(7)
Delivery of certificate of change of name and chop
Delivery fee (if applicable) will be charged separately.
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Payment Terms and Methods
Upon receipt of your confirmation of engagement, we will issue and send an invoice together with the wiring instructions to you for your settlement. When you arrange the payment, please put our invoice number of account number in the message section and then send email a copy of the remittance receipt to us for our records. Because of the nature of service, we require full payment in advance. And once the service is commenced, no refund of service fee will be made.
We accept cash, HKD check, TT and credit card through Paypal. An extra handling fee of 5% will be charged if paid by Paypal.
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Materials Required for Change of Name of a Singapore Company
The following materials are required for change of name of a Singapore company:
(1)
Proposed new company name (in English only);
(2)
A copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association;
(3)
A copy of the latest Bizfile;
If Kaizen is company secretary of your Singapore company, then you are only required to provide us the proposed new name of the company.
In respect of the proposed name, it could only be in English and it should be ended with Private Limited or Pte. Limited.
In addition, it is subject to the same restrictions as it is used in the registration of a new company. Specifically, ACRA will refuse to register a proposed company name which is:
(1)
Considered by ACRA as undesirable. For example, the business name is obscene or religious in nature;
(2)
Identical to an already reserved name. Reserved business name are names already approved by ACRA but has not been registered yet. A proposed names once approved by ACRA, is reserved for at least 60 days, and up to 120 days;
(3)
Identical to other registered business name(s); and
(4)
Prohibited by order of the Minister for Finance of Republic of Singapore. Currently, only the word “Temasek” is not accepted for registration.
(5)
A name that is identical to that of a company which has been wound up for less than 2 years or has been struck off for less than 6 years will also be rejected.
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Procedures and Time Frame
It normally takes 1 day to obtain approval for reservation of proposed name, provided it is not being referred to other authorities for approval, and takes 1 to 2 days for ACRA to issue the Certificate of Change of Name after submission of relevant application documents to ACRA. The detailed procedures for change of name of a Singapore company are as follows:
Step
Description
Day
1
Client confirms with Kaizen of the engagement for change of company name; Kaizen issues and send its invoice to client.
1
2
Client emails all materials required (as listed in Section 3) to Kaizen and at the same time, arranges settlement of Kaizen’s invoice
Client’s schedule
3
Kaizen performs availability search and reserve the proposed name with ACRA.
1
4
Kaizen prepares documents and delivers them to client for signature.
1
5
Client signs off the name change documents and return to duly signed documents to Kaizen by email
Client’s schedule
6
Upon receipt of documents, Kaizen files them with ACRA
1
7
ACRA issues Certificate of Change of Name
2
8
Kaizen delivers certificate to client.
1
Total:
3 up
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Effective Date of Change of Name
The change of a company name takes effect from the date that ACRA issues the Certificate of Change of Name, instead of from the date when the resolution resolving to the change of name is passed.
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Materials Returned to Client after Change of Name
After we complete the whole process, the following materials will be returned to you:
(1) Certificate of Change of Name
(2) Shareholders’ minutes/written resolutions authorising change of name
(3) Company chop with the new name
Please note reprinting of Articles of Association (AA) to incorporate the new name is not required by the Companies Act and therefore we will not reprint the AA unless otherwise requested. Extra fees will be charged for reprinting of AA.
If you wish to obtain more information or assistance, please visit the official website of Kaizen CPA Limited at www.kaizencpa.cn or contact us through the following and talk to our professionals:
Email: info@kaizencpa.com
Tel: +852 2341 1444 (Hong Kong); +86 755 8268 4480(Shenzhen); +86 21 6439 4114(Shanghai); +86 10 6210 1890(Beijing); +1 646 850 5888 (U.S.); +65 6438 0116 (Singapore)
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