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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all private companies need to hold an AGM?
No. Since the 2017/2018 reforms, any private company can be exempted under section 175A if it sends financial statements to members within 5 months after FYE and no member requires a meeting.
If my company is exempt from an AGM, do I still need to file an annual return?
Yes — an AGM exemption only excuses the meeting itself. The annual return must still be filed with ACRA within 7 months after FYE regardless.
What is discussed at an AGM besides financial statements?
Members may also deal with other business set out in the notice of meeting, such as re-appointing auditors.
Sources
- Your first year with a Singapore company: the 8 dates the owner must track personally
- The 7 pitfalls Chinese founders hit most when registering a Singapore company
- EP, nominee director, registered address: what expanding into Singapore really costs
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.