Check whether a company is active

    Check if a Singapore company is active

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    Search Company Records in Singapore

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: ACRA

    How do I check whether a company is still active in Singapore?

    Search the company by name or registration number and read its status field. On ACRA, an "active" or "registered" status means the entity is currently on the register; "dissolved", "struck off" or "liquidation" means it is not trading legally.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Find the company

      Search by name or registration number to open the correct record.

    2. 2

      Read the status field

      The status is the register's own verdict on whether the entity currently exists. Treat anything other than active/registered as a red flag before contracting.

    3. 3

      Check the last filing date

      An entity can be nominally active but years behind on filings. A long gap since the last filing is a warning sign even when the status reads active.

    4. 4

      Confirm at the source

      Status changes propagate from ACRA at https://www.acra.gov.sg. For a decision with money attached, confirm there.

      https://www.acra.gov.sg

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I know if a Singapore company is still trading?

    The register's status field is the authoritative answer. An active/registered status on ACRA means the entity is currently on the register. It does not by itself prove the business is operating, so also check the most recent filing date.

    What does "dissolved" or "struck off" mean?

    The entity has been removed from the register and can no longer legally trade or enter into contracts. Any invoice or agreement issued under that name after removal should be treated as invalid.

    Is checking company status in Singapore free?

    Yes — status is part of the free public record on ACRA. No account is needed.

    What is a UEN?

    UEN (Unique Entity Number) is a standard identification number for all entities registered in Singapore. It's a 9 or 10-character alphanumeric code used for all government transactions. Format: XXXXXXXXX for businesses, TXXYYXXXXL for local companies.

    People also ask about check whether a company is still active in Singapore

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Singapore company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the ACRA / BizFile+ are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Singapore business registry?

    The ACRA / BizFile+ is the official public register of companies incorporated in Singapore. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.acra.gov.sg.

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