Is ACRA free?

    Is ACRA free to search?

    Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.

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

    How do I use ACRA for free in Singapore?

    ACRA basic search — name-to-number lookup, legal status, registered address, and current officers — is free at https://www.acra.gov.sg. Certified extracts, historical filings, and bulk data downloads sometimes carry small statutory fees.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open ACRA

      Go to https://www.acra.gov.sg. No account is required for public search.

      https://www.acra.gov.sg
    2. 2

      Free: name and number search

      Any user can search by company name or registration number and see the legal name, status, address, and registration number at no cost.

    3. 3

      Free: current officers

      Current directors and legal representatives are shown on the entity profile for free in most jurisdictions.

    4. 4

      Paid (sometimes): certified extracts

      Downloadable certified extracts, historical filings, and full accounts filings can carry a small government fee. The register itself is not commercial — fees cover statutory production costs.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need to pay to search ACRA?

    No. Basic name and number search on ACRA is free and does not require an account.

    What does ACRA charge for?

    Only for certified/certified-copy extracts, historical filings, and bulk data feeds — and only in some jurisdictions. Everyday due-diligence lookups are free.

    Is there a free API for ACRA?

    Some registers publish an open-data feed for free. Where they don't, LemReveal indexes the public data and exposes it through our free /tools endpoints.

    People also ask about use ACRA for free 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.

    What does the Singapore business registry cost?

    Searching the ACRA / BizFile+ by company name, number or status is free. Fees usually apply only for downloading full-text filed documents (annual accounts, articles of association) or requesting certified copies.

    Do I need to sign up to search the Singapore register?

    No sign-up is required for public lookups on the ACRA / BizFile+. Registration is only needed if you want to save searches, download bulk data, or file documents as a company representative.

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