Corporate Secretarial, Governance & Compliance Services
Company Secretary, Local Representation and Ongoing Corporate Compliance Across Asia
ATA helps companies establish and maintain the corporate governance structure required in each jurisdiction. Depending on the country, this may include a qualified Company Secretary, resident director, local legal representative, registered office, annual statutory filings, corporate records and ongoing company administration.
ATA can provide or coordinate these services through our local teams and appropriately qualified professionals.
At a Glance
Different Markets. Different Governance Requirements.
Requirements may vary according to entity type, ownership structure, business activity, licence and regulatory status. ATA will confirm the applicable requirements before proposing the appropriate solution.
| Company Secretary | Resident / Local Director or Representative | Registered Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Required | Resident director required | Required |
| Malaysia | Required | Resident director required | Required |
| Hong Kong | Required | Resident director not generally required | Required |
| Vietnam | Not generally required | Resident legal representative required | Required |
| Thailand | Not generally required for ordinary private companies | Resident director not generally required | Required |
| Indonesia | Not generally required for ordinary PT / PT PMA | Resident director not generally required under the standard structure | Required |
Select Your Market
Select Your Market
Corporate governance requirements vary by jurisdiction. Select your market to understand the local requirements and the services ATA can provide.
Which country do you need corporate secretarial support in?
Singapore Corporate Secretarial & Resident Director Services
Singapore companies require an appropriate local corporate-governance structure, including a locally resident director and a Company Secretary. ATA can provide or coordinate these requirements together with ongoing corporate-secretarial and statutory compliance support.
- Company SecretaryATA can provide or coordinate the required Company Secretary function through the appropriate local structure.
- Resident Director SupportFor foreign investors who do not otherwise have an eligible Singapore-resident director. This service is subject to ATA compliance and risk approval.
- Registered Office
- Annual Return / ACRA Filings
- Maintenance of Statutory Registers
- Director Appointments and Resignations
- Shareholder Changes
- Share Allotments and Transfers
- Board and Shareholder Resolutions
- Meeting Documentation and Minutes
- Company Constitution Changes
- Registered Office Changes
- Beneficial Ownership / Controller-Register Requirements
- Corporate Restructuring
- Strike-Off / Closure Support
Not Sure What Your Company Needs?
Requirements can vary by entity type, activity, licence and ownership structure. ATA will confirm the applicable requirements before proposing the appropriate governance solution.
Depending on the Country
Corporate Secretarial & Governance Services
Company Secretary
Qualified secretarial support where legally required.
Resident Director
Resident-director solutions where required, subject to compliance and risk approval.
Resident Legal Representative
Local legal-representation support where required by the jurisdiction.
Registered Office
Registered-office support where available.
Annual Statutory Compliance
Annual Returns, statutory filings and local corporate compliance.
Corporate Records
Statutory registers, resolutions, minutes and company records.
Corporate Changes
Directors, shareholders, capital, registered address, company name and other statutory changes.
Beneficial Ownership
Maintenance and filing of beneficial-ownership information where applicable.
Local Representation
Resident Director & Local Representation Solutions
Foreign investors may need locally based corporate representation depending on the jurisdiction. ATA can provide or coordinate Resident Director, Resident Legal Representative and related local governance solutions where applicable.
These roles carry genuine statutory responsibilities. Availability is therefore subject to ATA compliance and risk review, including the company’s ownership, activities, financial arrangements and governance profile.
Beyond Incorporation
From Company Registration to Ongoing Corporate Compliance
Company incorporation is only the beginning. Once established, companies must continue maintaining the appropriate directors, Company Secretary or Legal Representative, registered office, statutory records and ongoing filings required in their jurisdiction.
The Corporate Life Cycle
- 1
Company Registration
- 2
Company Secretary / Local Representation
- 3
Registered Office
- 4
Annual Compliance
- 5
Corporate Changes
- 6
Accounting & Tax
Corporate Compliance Supported by Legal Expertise
Routine corporate administration can become a legal matter when ownership, shareholder rights, restructuring, director responsibilities, disputes or complex transactions are involved. ATA Legal can work alongside the Corporate Services team when additional legal support is required.
Why Choose ATA
Why Businesses Choose ATA for Corporate Governance & Compliance
Country-Specific Expertise
We apply the appropriate corporate structure for the relevant jurisdiction rather than using one model across every market.
Company Secretary Solutions
Qualified secretarial support where legally required.
Resident Director / Local Representation
Local governance solutions where required and subject to compliance approval.
Ongoing Corporate Administration
Support with statutory filings, corporate changes, registers, resolutions and company records.
Regional Coordination
Manage several Asian entities through one coordinated ATA relationship.
Integrated Business Support
Connect corporate compliance with Accounting, Tax, Legal, Payroll, Immigration and other ATA services.
Our Direct Markets
Local teams. Global reach.
With local entities and experts in key Asian markets, ATA makes it easy to establish and maintain the appropriate corporate governance structure — anywhere in the region and beyond.
Resident director and company secretary support from a strategic regional hub.
Company secretarial and resident director support aligned with SSM requirements.
Company secretarial support for cross-border and holding structures.
Corporate governance and statutory administration support for your Vietnam entity.
Corporate compliance and company administration from our Bangkok-based team.
Corporate governance support for PT and PT PMA structures.
Need Corporate Governance Support in Another Country?
ATA can coordinate corporate governance and compliance support beyond our direct operating markets through our international partner network.
Explore Global Governance Support
More Than Corporate Secretarial
One Partner for the Corporate Life of Your Company
ATA can support your business beyond corporate governance and compliance with Accounting & Tax, Legal, Payroll & HR, EOR / PEO, Immigration, Audit, CFO Advisory and other business services through one coordinated relationship.
One Partner for the Corporate Life of Your Company
From incorporation to Company Secretary, local representation and ongoing corporate compliance.
- Company Formation
- Corporate Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Payroll & HR
- EOR / PEO
- Immigration / Work Permits & Visas
- Legal Services
- Recruitment
- Audit
- Serviced Offices
- Other Business Support Services
Get Started
Tell Us About Your Corporate Requirements
Tell us where your company is registered or where you intend to establish it. Our team will identify the applicable company-secretarial, local-representation and corporate-compliance requirements.