VCC Secretarial Services (Singapore)
Professional VCC Company Secretary & Registered Filing Agent
A Variable Capital Company (VCC) in Singapore is required under the VCC Act to appoint a qualified company secretary and to ensure timely, accurate compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governance obligations. Our VCC Secretarial Services provide end‑to‑end support to VCCs and their sub‑funds, ensuring full compliance with the VCC Act, relevant provisions of the Companies Act (as applied), and ACRA / AML‑CFT requirements.
We act as your trusted corporate governance partner, allowing directors and fund managers to focus on fund operations and investment management while we manage statutory compliance and filings.
Role of a VCC Company Secretary
A VCC company secretary is an officer of the VCC and plays a central role in ensuring that the VCC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include:
- Advising the Board on VCC Act and Companies Act compliance matters
- Preparing and maintaining statutory records and registers
- Organizing and documenting Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings (AGMs)
- Ensuring accurate and timely filings with ACRA
- Acting as a formal channel of communication between directors, shareholders, fund managers, and regulators
- Overseeing administrative and governance matters of the VCC and its sub‑funds
The secretary must always act in the best interests of the VCC, exercise reasonable care and diligence, and avoid or properly disclose conflicts of interest.
Statutory Registers & Record Keeping
Every VCC is required to maintain a range of statutory registers and records. We assist in the establishment, maintenance, and updating of these registers, including:
Registers Maintained with ACRA
- Register of Directors
- Register of Secretaries
- Register of Managers
- Register of Auditors
- Register of Charges
Registers Maintained at the VCC / Registered Office
- Register of Members
- Register of Directors’ Shareholdings
- Register of Beneficial Owners (AML/CFT)
- Register of Nominee Directors
- Register of Debenture Holders (if applicable)
We ensure that all registers are properly maintained, updated on a timely basis, and made available where required under law
Requirements to Act as a VCC Secretary
Under the VCC Act, every VCC must appoint at least one VCC secretary who:
- Is a natural person (not a corporate entity)
- Is ordinarily resident in Singapore
- Is not disqualified from acting as a secretary
- Possesses appropriate experience, professional qualifications, or professional association membership
The office of secretary must not remain vacant for more than 6 months, and a sole director cannot also act as the secretary.
Our VCC Secretarial Service Scope
Our services typically include:
- Appointment as VCC Company Secretary
- Acting as Registered Filing Agent (RFA)
- Maintenance of statutory registers
- Board and members’ resolutions drafting
- Annual compliance calendar and reminders
- ACRA filings and regulatory updates
- Ongoing governance and compliance advisory
Services can be tailored for standalone VCCs or umbrella VCCs with multiple sub‑funds.
Why Choose Us
- Experienced in Singapore VCC structures and fund governance
- Strong compliance and regulatory focus
- Clear documentation, timely filings, and practical advice
Speak to Our VCC Specialists
If you are setting up a VCC, appointing a new secretary, or reviewing your existing compliance framework, our team will be pleased to assist.
Contact us today to discuss a customised VCC secretarial solution for your fund structure.
