An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a mandatory yearly meeting of a company's shareholders. The primary purpose of the AGM is to present the company's financial statements to the shareholders for their approval, appoint or re-appoint auditors, and elect or re-elect directors.
The AGM is a key corporate governance event. It ensures transparency and accountability by giving shareholders the opportunity to question the board of directors about the company's performance and to vote on key corporate matters.
Most companies are required to hold an AGM. However, private companies in Singapore can be exempted from holding an AGM if all shareholders agree to dispense with it.
If you are not a listed company, you must hold an AGM within 6 months after your company’s financial year end and file the annual return within 7 months after your company’s financial year end.
All shareholders of the company have the right to attend and vote at the AGM. The company's directors and auditors are also typically present.