The Annual Return screen in CAS 360 will help users best manage the annual return process. For more information on filing the annual return through CAS 360, click here.
Navigation
| From the Main Toolbar, go to Returns | |
| Select Singapore Returns |
Annual Return Filters
The Annual Return screen has a number of filters allowing users to easily sort the annual returns that need to be actioned. These filters include:
Comparison Report Status
Filter |
Explanation |
|---|---|
| Comparison Reports Passed | Any returns where the ACRA database matches the CAS 360 database. |
| Comparison Reports Failed |
Any returns where the ACRA database IS NOT matching the CAS 360 database. These companies will require further processing. |
| Annual Return Overdue | Any returns that are overdue based on the Annual Return Date noted on the General Details for the company. |
For more information on running a comparison report, click here.
Label Filter
Filter |
Explanation |
|---|---|
| Search |
Search existing labels to filter companies displayed |
| Labels | Select label(s) to display only companies which have the label attached. |
Auto Process (Coming Soon)
Turning 'Auto Process' on will automate the annual return process even further.
With any company where the comparison report has passed (ACRA database matches CAS 360 database), CAS 360 will automatically process the annual return and email the annual return documents to the company's directors.
Column Headings
Use the column headings to sort the companies in the review screen (Company Name, UEN, AGM Date, Label, Comparison Report and more). Simply click on a Column Heading.
The Filter Columns button allows you to change the column headings to different headings to a total of 6 headings.
Options
Select 
besides a company to view a range of tools prior to preparing the Annual Return.
Option |
Explanation |
|---|---|
| Export Comparison Report | Prepare a printable version of the comparison report. |
| Replace with ACRA Data |
Replace the company data in CAS 360 with data from ACRA's database. BGL recommend you use this option with extreme care as the entire history for this company will be deleted from CAS 360 and will be replaced with the balances from ACRA. |
| Mark as Filed | Remove the annual return from the Annual Return screen. The annual return documents will be saved in the Document Screen, marked as manually filed. |
| Mark as Filing not required | Remove the annual return from the Annual Return screen. |
| Request ACRA Data | Select to run a comparison report to check CAS 360 data against the ACRA Register, to match for accuracy. |
| Prepare XBRL Financial Statements |
Select to prepare XBRL Financial Statements using the CAS 360 XBRL Tool. If you are required to file a full set of financial statements in XBRL format, click here. |
| Upload XBRL Financial Statements | Select to upload XBRL Financial Statements to ACRA. The statements can be prepared using or outside the CAS 360 XBRL Tool. |
Document Production
Select 
to prepare Annual Return Documents to be filed with ACRA.
Important
To ensure that the Location of the Registers for Registrable Controllers and Nominee Directors is correctly shown in the Annual Return documents, users must set up and assign a Registered Filing Agent (RFA) in CAS 360. See Displaying RFA Address for Controllers and Nominee Directors in Annual Returns
Notes
Users are able to add important information to the Company Notes section.
To add a note, click beside the company.
(The icon will display if a note has been previously entered for the company)
In the text field users can create a company note:
Select to save the note and add any additional notes.
Click to delete a note.
To exit out from the company note section, click