Guide to Company Law in Singapore, 2nd Edition

CCH Singapore Editorial Team (Editor)

ISBN: 9789814359047

Published: July 2026

Format: Softcover

Language: English

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer / CCH Singapore

Description

The Guide to Company Law in Singapore, 2nd Edition connects the statutory text of Singapore's company law to how it actually plays out in business planning, corporate governance, and compliance decisions. Built for professionals and students of legal, accountancy, and business faculties, it favors practical organisation over exhaustive commentary, so readers can find and apply the relevant provision quickly.

Key Features

• Incorporates the Companies (Amendment) Regulations 2025 alongside recent case law, keeping the framework current
• Explanatory notes, tables, flowcharts, checklists, and templates that support day-to-day compliance work, not just reading
• Clear, practical structure designed for fast navigation by busy practitioners and students alike

Coverage

Company formation and constitution · Directors' duties and corporate governance · Share capital and corporate finance · Shareholder rights and meetings · Corporate compliance and regulatory filings · Recent amendments under the Companies (Amendment) Regulations 2025.

About the Editors

Prepared by the CCH Singapore editorial and legal content team at Wolters Kluwer, publisher of Singapore's leading tax, accounting, and company law reference library, including the Singapore Master Tax Guide and the Japan Master Tax Guide.

Table of Contents

Company formation and types of companies · Constitution and corporate powers · Directors: appointment, duties, and liabilities · Share capital, allotment, and transfer · Shareholder meetings and rights · Corporate compliance, filings, and company secretarial requirements · Amendments under the Companies (Amendment) Regulations 2025 · Templates, checklists, and sample forms.

Why buy this book?

For an accountant or company secretary handling Singapore-incorporated entities, the practical value here is the templates and checklists sitting next to the statutory explanation — a director's-duties question or a share allotment filing can be worked through the same source that explains the rule, rather than switching between the Companies Act and a separate compliance manual. With the 2025 Regulations amendments already folded in, firms managing corporate compliance for clients with Singapore entities get one current reference instead of tracking amendments themselves engagement by engagement.

Keywords

Singapore company law, corporate governance Singapore, company secretarial compliance, Companies Act Singapore, corporate compliance guide

Target Audience

Accountants, Accounting and finance professionals, Multinational companies

Genre

Accounting, Economy, Finance

Q&A

What does the Guide to Company Law in Singapore cover?
It covers company formation, directors' duties, share capital, shareholder rights, and corporate compliance under Singapore's Companies Act, including the 2025 Amendment Regulations.

Who is this Guide written for?
Professionals and students in legal, accountancy, and business faculties, plus in-house legal, compliance, and risk management teams.

Does the 2nd edition include the latest regulatory changes?
Yes — it incorporates the Companies (Amendment) Regulations 2025 and recent case law.

Does the Guide include practical compliance tools?
Yes — explanatory notes, tables, flowcharts, checklists, and sample templates are included throughout.

Is this Guide useful for accountants, not just lawyers?
Yes — it is explicitly designed for accountancy and business faculties in addition to legal practitioners.

Where can I buy the Guide to Company Law in Singapore, 2nd Edition?
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