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If my S131 charge falls within more than one listed category, would it affect the registration of the charge if the category I select does not fully describe the charge?

Any of the categories, listed in the form, can be selected . We understand that some charges may straddle more than one category. It is sufficient that the charge comes within any of the categories. However, choosing any one category does not mean that the other categories do not apply.



If my bank has submitted my 'Charge over Cash Deposits' to ACRA for processing at a later date, will this affect the 30 days' period to lodge my company charge?

Yes, this will affect the registration in view of the 30 days' period to lodge the company charge.



Is a Charge Over Cash Deposits classified as a charge on book debts of the company?

Please seek your own professional assistance on this matter as it varies according to individual company circumstances. ACRA officers are not empowered to provide advice on which section of the Companies Act will the charge falls into.



If I want to charge a fixed deposit to a bank, should I effect the transaction under 'Charge on the Book Debts' in the prescribed 'Statement Containing Particulars of Charge'?

Please seek professional assistance on this matter as it varies according to the individual company circumstances. ACRA officers are not empowered to provide advice on which section of the Companies Act will the charge fall into.



Where can I obtain Forms 33 & 34 for charge registration?

These forms have been converted to electronic forms, since the launch of Bizfile on 13 Jan 2003. Registration of Charge is done through Bizfile by Professional Firms.



If I have to re-lodge the Charge, must I have to pay S$60 again?

If the earlier Charge you submitted was rejected, we will refund the filing fee of the rejected charge. You may re-lodge the Charge with a filing fee of S$60.



If we re-lodge the charge, what is the new effective lodgment date?

The effective lodgment date will be the re-lodgment date of the new application.



If the charge is rejected, how do I get a refund?

You do not need to apply for a refund. Once the Charge is rejected, we will arrange for the refund of the filing fee.



Do I have to renew the registered charges?

There is no renewal for a charge which has been registered.



If I lodge a new charge under the statement containing the particulars of Charge, do I need to attach a copy of the instrument?

No, you are not required to attach a copy of the instrument but you should provide a short description of the properties adequately, while securing the charge.



Does ACRA keep a copy of the instrument we attached?

All documents attached with Bizfile transactions are kept in the system. However, you are not required to attach a copy of the instrument of charge.



If ACRA does not keep a copy of the instrument, how else can members of the public retrieve a copy?

To retrieve a copy of the instrument, the members of public may liaise with the company/professional firm which had lodged the said charge.



What is a charge?

A charge is a security interest over the company's property.



I own a sole-proprietorship / partnership. Must I print company registration numbers on all business documents as per Section 144 of the Companies' Act?

Section 144 (1A) applies only to Singapore-incorporated companies. It is meant for both private and public companies. Hence, this new requirement does not apply to Sole Proprietorship & partnership. overseas branches of local companies and local business firms, subsidiary companies registered in Singapore & registered business whose owner is a Singapore-incorporated company. Sole proprietorships and partnerships are governed by the Business Registration Act and Regulations. Regulation 11 requires businesses to print their registration number on all documents used for the purpose of the business.



What is the acceptable format(s) for printing the Company Registration Number?

The suggested acceptable presentation formats are as follows: - Company Registration Number eg. 198201234G or 200900355R.



My company has the same GST number and Company Registration Number. Must I still print both numbers on all my business documents?

Yes. The requirement for printing the company registration number is in addition to any written law requiring the company's unique identifier to be printed on its documents. A company cannot argue that it need not print its company registration number since it has already printed its GST registration number, even they are identical. This is because the intent behind each legislative requirement is different and should be treated as separate and distinct.



I have printed my company stationery supply for the next 3 years. Can I rubber-stamp the Company Registration Number on all my existing stocks?

As a transitional measure, you may use a rubber stamp to indicate the company registration number on your existing stock of stationery.



If my company does not indicate its Company Registration Number, will there be any penalties imposed?

It is advised that ACRA acts on complaints. If a company is unable to meet the requirement, ACRA would require it to show cause why it cannot comply and will consider the merits of the matter on a case-by-case basis.



Instead of rubber-stamping the Company Registration Number, can my company write or paste printed stickers?

It is advised that ACRA would not impose restrictions on how the registration number should be reflected or printed.



Will a penalty be imposed if my company printed its registration number as ACRA number, instead of Company Registration Number?

What ACRA has done in the Addendum to Practice Direction 1 of 2004 was to suggest some acceptable formats, such as Co. Reg. No. and its permutations. Since the company has already printed the stock, ACRA has no objections to their using it up and printing the next batch with a more accurate description.




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