Following the launch of our full Singapore registry integration in October, Kyboa has expanded its Singapore company information coverage with a new free ACRA Lite option.
All Kyboa accounts can now retrieve basic official Singapore company information without using credits for the registry lookup. The existing Singapore Full option remains available for more detailed company, director, shareholder and ownership information.
This gives users a choice between a free basic company check and a more comprehensive registry-enhanced KYB workflow, depending on the information they need.
What does ACRA Lite include?
ACRA Lite uses official company information published by Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) through data.gov.sg.
Available information can include:
- registered company name and Unique Entity Number (UEN);
- company type and registration status;
- registered business address;
- registration or incorporation date;
- primary and secondary business activities, including SSIC codes;
- previous registered company names; and
- number of company officers.
The information comes from periodically published ACRA datasets rather than a real-time Bizfile Business Profile. The available source update information is recorded in Kyboa’s screening reports.
ACRA Lite or Singapore Full?
Both options use official Singapore company information, but provide different levels of detail:
- Singapore – ACRA Lite: Free basic company information, suitable for confirming company identity, registration details and business activities.
- Singapore – Full: Premium company information from ACRA Bizfile profiles, including named directors, officers, shareholders and registered ownership information where available.
ACRA Lite does not provide named directors, shareholders or beneficial ownership information. Where these details are needed for deeper KYB or UBO assessment, Singapore Full remains the more appropriate option.
How to use ACRA Lite
The new source is available through Kyboa’s existing registry workflows.
When creating a New Company Screening, select Registry Search and choose Singapore – ACRA Lite from the Free registry lookups section. Search by company name or UEN, select the correct result and continue with the screening.
You can also use ACRA Lite when creating a maintained Entity, automatically populating available company details without manually entering them. Entities created from ACRA Lite can subsequently be refreshed using the same source.
Free registry lookups for every account
ACRA Lite searches, company lookups and Entity imports are free for all Kyboa accounts, including subscription and prepaid-credit customers.
Normal screening credit usage still applies when a screening is performed. A company screening that checks only the company itself consumes one screening credit, with previous names and other name variations included at no additional cost.
The Singapore Full option continues to use the existing credit-based premium registry lookup model, with the applicable credit cost displayed before confirmation.
More flexibility for Singapore KYB
Not every company enquiry requires a detailed director and shareholder profile. For initial identification and routine company checks, ACRA Lite provides useful official registration context without the cost of a premium lookup.
For higher-risk relationships or where deeper ownership information is required, Singapore Full offers a more comprehensive starting point for due diligence.
With both options now available, Kyboa users can select the level of company information appropriate to each relationship, while retaining the same familiar screening, reporting and Entity management workflows.
For more information about the premium option, read our earlier announcement: Official Singapore company registry support is now live.
