# What is an Annual Return in Singapore? (2026)

> The annual return is a yearly filing to ACRA confirming a company’s key particulars — due within 7 months of FYE.

_Updated 2026-07-09_

Source: /resources/glossary/annual-return

**In short:** An annual return (AR) is a yearly electronic filing to ACRA that confirms a company’s key particulars — officers, shareholders, share capital, registered office and financial year end. A private company must file it within 7 months after FYE under section 197 of the Companies Act.

## What information is in an annual return?

The annual return confirms the company’s current corporate particulars on public record: its directors and secretary, shareholders and shareholdings, issued and paid-up share capital, registered office address, and financial year end. Where required, financial information is included or referenced.

## When and how is it filed?

A private company files its annual return within 7 months after FYE (5 months for listed companies) through Bizfile+. Late filing attracts a penalty of S$300, rising to S$600 for longer delays. It is separate from tax filings, which go to IRAS.

## Sources

- [ACRA — Filing annual returns](https://www.acra.gov.sg/how-to-guides/filing-annual-returns)
- [Companies Act 1967, s197 — Singapore Statutes Online](https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/CoA1967)

## Related

- [When is the annual return due?](/resources/annual-return-filing-singapore)
- [Bizfile+ (glossary)](/resources/glossary/bizfile-plus)
- [FYE (glossary)](/resources/glossary/fye)