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Corporate secretarial for tech startups
Tech startups need a corporate secretary who understands fundraising: share allotments, convertible instruments, employee share option schemes, and the clean records investors expect during due diligence. Requirements change fast, with founders often overseas and new funding rounds arriving at short notice. Compared with a generic buyer, a startup needs a secretary who can work alongside its lawyers on deal documents, keep the share register aligned with the cap table, and turn work around digitally.
In short: Tech startups usually need share allotments and transfers for funding rounds and support for conversions of convertible instruments into shares from a corporate secretarial provider. Check the questions below before you choose, or describe your need and get one to five free introductions.
What tech startups need from corporate secretarial
- Share allotments and transfers for funding rounds
- Support for conversions of convertible instruments into shares
- Records for employee share option schemes and grants
- Statutory registers that match the cap table at all times
- Fully digital signing for founders and investors in different countries
- Clean, organised records for investor due diligence
Questions to ask a provider
- How many funding rounds have you supported, and what did your role include?
- How do you keep statutory registers in line with our cap table software?
- Can you handle share option grants and exercises?
- How do you work with our lawyers on closing deliverables?
Pitfalls to avoid
- Mismatches between the register of members and the cap table can delay closing a round
- Basic packages may not cover funding round work, which can be costly when billed separately
- ACRA requires a company secretary to be appointed within six months of registration, and the secretary cannot be the sole director, so solo founders need an arrangement from the start
More on corporate secretarial
Our guide to finding a corporate secretarial provider in Singapore covers typical costs, rules and how matching works.
Corporate secretarial providers in Singapore
Sleek
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Osome
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Margin Wheeler | Company Incorporation Singapore
Margin Wheeler is a leading corporate service provider in Singapore with decades of experience, having successfully incorporated thousands of companies across diverse industries…
VentureHaven Pte Ltd
At VentureHaven, we believe every business has the potential to be a great force for good, and a sustainable change-maker. That's why we support businesses to do what they do best…
Fastcorp Pte Ltd
At Fastcorp, we don't just help you incorporate your company. We help fast-track your growth. Our team consists of experienced professionals with years of legal, accounting and tax…
HeySara: Company Incorporation & Secretary
At HeySara, we are dedicated in saving your time, and money. Our experienced professionals will assure you a smooth and quick registration process. With our own integrated HeySara…
Corporate secretarial for other industries
- F&B businesses
- retailers
- e-commerce businesses
- construction companies
- logistics companies
- manufacturers
- clinics and healthcare practices
- education and tuition centres
- real estate agencies
- law firms
- accounting firms
- consultancies and professional services firms
- beauty and wellness businesses
- hotels and hospitality businesses
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Frequently asked questions
How many funding rounds have you supported, and what did your role include?
Ask each provider this directly and compare the answers in writing. Mismatches between the register of members and the cap table can delay closing a round
How do you keep statutory registers in line with our cap table software?
Ask each provider this directly and compare the answers in writing. Mismatches between the register of members and the cap table can delay closing a round
Can FYAdvisers introduce corporate secretarial providers that work with tech startups?
Yes. Describe your business and what you need, and a concierge confirms your requirements, then introduces one to five providers that fit. It is free for businesses.
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