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What is an AGM (Annual General Meeting) in Singapore? (2026)

An AGM is the yearly meeting of members at which a company presents its financial statements — required within 6 months of FYE unless exempted.

By The CorpSec AI Compliance Team, Singapore corporate secretarial & compliance·Updated 2026-07-09

What happens at an AGM?

At an AGM, the directors present the company’s financial statements to the members. Members may also deal with matters such as re-appointing auditors and other business set out in the notice of meeting.

Can a private company skip the AGM?

Yes. Since the 2017/2018 reforms, any private company can be exempted from holding an AGM under section 175A if it sends its financial statements to members within 5 months after FYE and no member requires a meeting. The annual return must still be filed within 7 months.

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This article is general information for Singapore corporate service providers, not legal or professional advice. Verify against the primary sources above and your own professional judgement.

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