If there are any changes to the registered particulars of a public accountant, they must inform the Registrar of Public Accountants.
Changes to be Notified
The public accountant must notify the Registrar of Public Accountants within 30 days of any changes to the following particulars:
- Name
- Identification type
- Identification number
- Nationality
- Email address
- Residential / Contact address
- Contact number
A penalty may be imposed if the changes are not notified within 30 days.
How to Make the Changes
The public accountant may submit the changes personally, or engage the services of a registered filing agent (e.g. a law firm, accounting firm or corporate secretarial firm) to assist with the submission.
Step 1: Log on to Bizfile | For Individuals Under the menu bar, navigate to "Manage" > "Public accountant" > "Update public accountant information". You will be directed to file a General lodgement. Under the general lodgement type, select "Update public accountant information" under the header "Public accountant and accounting entity". For Registered Filing Agents (on behalf of public accountants) |
Step 2: Submit | Download, complete, and submit the manual form in the online General lodgement transaction. No payment is required. |
What to do After Applying
The changes will be reflected in the records within 3 to 7 working days.
