Companies Act 1967: Primary legislation governing company formation and operation in Singapore (2020 Revised Edition). Key sections include Division 4 on Formation of Companies, Section 22 on Articles of Association, and Section 23 on Amendments to Articles.
Company Regulations 2017: Supplementary regulations providing detailed requirements for company administration and compliance in Singapore.
ACRA Filing Requirements: Regulatory requirements set by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority for submission and registration of company documents, including prescribed forms and timelines.
Constitution Requirements: Mandatory elements of a company's constitution as specified under Section 22 of the Companies Act, which must be addressed in the Articles of Organization.
Amendment Voting Thresholds: Required levels of shareholder approval for making amendments to the Articles of Organization, typically requiring special resolution.
Special Resolution Process: Formal procedure for passing special resolutions, requiring at least 75% of shareholders' approval for amendments to Articles.
ACRA Filing Timeline: Mandatory 14-day timeline for filing amended Articles with ACRA after the amendments are approved.
Corporate Secretary Requirements: Compliance requirements regarding the role of corporate secretary in maintaining and updating company documents, including Articles of Organization.
