Singapore company search: ACRA Bizfile and UEN
Use the entity name or UEN, compare the record and choose a business information product.
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Start with the UEN or legal name
Use ACRA's official Bizfile portal to locate a Singapore business. Its business-information search accepts an entity name or UEN. A number supplied in a contract is especially useful for distinguishing similar names. A website address or employee's name should not substitute for the contracting entity.
Copy the whole UEN, preserving both letters and digits. If you only know a brand, ask which legal person issues invoices and signs agreements. This keeps the search tied to the actual proposed transaction.
Work from the basic record
- Open Bizfile using the official link.
- Find the business-information search and enter the name or UEN.
- Compare the selected entity with the contract details.
- Review the available basic information and status.
- Choose an ACRA information product if more detail is required.
Basic entity searching is available without purchasing a detailed report. Products such as a Business Profile serve a different purpose from a search-result list; check their current access and ordering conditions. Free basic searching does not mean every document is free for every user.
Decide what still needs checking
Company existence and permission to conduct a specialist activity are separate questions. For regulated operations, consult the relevant regulator. Also compare the proposed payment recipient with the entity identified: a difference should be explained before relying on the details.
Keep the UEN, legal name and date of your review. If a bank or overseas authority needs a document, clarify its exact name and the recipient's requirements. An assistance request to LegalRegistr can include the UEN, intended use and desired outcome; availability and terms are established before an order.