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title: What are the requirements for company secretaries?
description: Within six months of incorporation in Singapore, every Singaporean company must appoint a secretary. A company secretary must be an individual (rather than an entity) and a Singaporean.
url: "https://xerosoftglobal.com/docs/what-is-the-requirement-for-company-secretaries/"
updated: "2024-01-23"
category: Incorporation
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# What are the requirements for company secretaries?

Within six months of incorporation in Singapore, every Singaporean company must appoint a secretary.

A company secretary must be an individual (rather than an entity) and a Singaporean.