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COVID-19: ACRA extends deadlines for AGMs, filing of annual returns
SINGAPORE — Due to the coronavirus crisis, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) will extend deadlines for the holding of Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and filing of annual returns.
The ACRA will grant a 60-day extension for all listed and non-listed companies whose AGMS are due during the period of 16 April to 31 July, it said in a statement on Tuesday (7 April).
Companies that had previously been granted extension of time to hold their AGMs within this period will also be given a further 60 days of extension from the last date of extension.
The annual filing due dates of between 1 May and 31 August for all listed and non-listed companies will also be extended for 60 days. There is no need for these companies to apply for the extension with ACRA.
The ACRA said it will also not impose any penalties on listed and non-listed companies whose AGMs are due during the period of 1 April to 15 April if they hold the AGM within 60 days of the due date. Their annual returns filing due dates will also be extended for 60 days. There is no need for these companies to apply for the extension.
Similarly, SGX RegCo – in consultation with ACRA – will give extensions for listed companies with a 31 March financial year-end date to hold their AGMs by 29 September.
For companies that have AGM due dates that are beyond July 2020, ACRA will consider if there is a need to extend time at a later date.
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