1. Introduction A share certificate is an important corporate document issued by a company as evidence of a shareholder’s ownership of shares in the company. While the register of members remains the primary legal record of share ownership, the share certificate serves as documentary proof that the named shareholder holds the specified shares in the company. Under the Companies Act 1967, companies are required to issue share certificates to shareholders following the allotment or transfer of...

1. Introduction The constitution of the company is a fundamental legal document governing the internal management and administration of a company. It establishes the framework for the relationship between the company, its shareholders and its directors, and sets out the rules regulating the company’s governance and decision-making processes. Under the Companies Act 1967, every company incorporated in Singapore must have a constitution. The constitution forms part of the company’s...

1. Introduction The maintenance of minutes books is a fundamental requirement under Singapore company law and a significant component of corporate governance. Minutes provide an official record of proceedings and decisions made at meetings of shareholders and directors, and they serve as documentary evidence of the company’s decision-making processes. Under the Companies Act 1967 (“Act”), companies are required to maintain minutes of proceedings of general meetings and meetings of...