Smarter finance for a stronger business tomorrow
Accounting services in Singapore for SMEs
Octo is an accounting firm for owner-managed Singapore companies, and a Xero accounting partner. Bookkeeping, monthly reporting, tax, payroll and corporate secretarial work sit with one team. The fee is agreed before work starts.
- Xero Gold Partner since 2017
- More than 200 Xero implementations since 2016
- Six months of setup support
- Fees agreed before work starts
Trusted technology partners
One team for your accounting, compliance and Xero needs
From monthly bookkeeping and management reports to corporate tax filing, corporate secretarial support and Xero implementation, Octo brings the essential finance work together.
I need clearer financial visibility
Monthly accounting and management reporting, so you can understand your business.
Learn moreI want to streamline with cloud technology
Xero implementation and automation to save time and reduce manual work.
Learn moreI need to stay compliant
Tax, GST and the company record, handled with the accounts rather than as a separate pile.
Learn moreI'm starting or growing my business
A practical guide to setting up the company, then secretarial and accounting once it exists.
Learn moreBefore you appoint a firm
Ask this before you choose
Who prepares the monthly report, and who files with IRAS and ACRA.
Is there a monthly report?
Yes. Bookkeeping stays current in Xero, with profit, the balance sheet and cash each month. See accounting.
Who files tax and ACRA?
The same engagement can include corporate tax and corporate secretarial work. The books are not a separate pile.
What happens after Xero is set up?
Octo has been a Xero Gold Partner since 2017. Setup includes six months of support after the file is live. See Xero setup.
Can I reach a person in Singapore?
Yes. Call +65 6826 2548 or visit International Plaza, weekdays 9am to 6pm.
Free assessment
Get a Free Finance Clarity Assessment
Answer four questions about your business to receive a personalised recommendation on your accounting, reporting and compliance needs.
- Understand your current position
- Spot potential gaps in your reporting
- Get recommended services for your stage
Our Integrated Services
End-to-end support to keep your business running smoothly and growing.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Accurate, up-to-date records you can rely on.
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Management Reporting
Clear reports, with insights you can act on.
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Tax, GST & Compliance
Stay prepared for filings and regulatory deadlines.
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Xero Implementation
Setup, training and six months of support after go-live.
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Company Incorporation
A practical guide to setting up a Singapore company.
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Corporate Secretarial
Ongoing compliance, filings and company records.
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Business Advisory
Practical guidance as the business grows.
Learn moreCompanies we work with
Owner-managed Singapore companies in food and retail, e-commerce, professional services, technology, manufacturing, construction, logistics, healthcare and hospitality. The accounting, tax, secretarial and Xero work is the same. These are not separate industry practices.
F&B & Retail
E-commerce
Professional Services
Technology & Startups
Manufacturing & Trading
Construction
Logistics
Healthcare
Hospitality
Why Singapore Businesses Choose Octo
- More than an accountant — a long-term partner
- Accounting, tax, secretarial and advisory in one place
- Xero Gold Partner since 2017, with six months of setup support
- Based at International Plaza, 10 Anson Road
2017Gold Partner since
200+Xero implementations
ISCAMember firm
6 moXero support
Customers
Five-star reviews from customers
Accounting, Xero setup, and the day-to-day records, in their words.
★★★★★
As a business owner, I need to understand what is happening with my finances without getting buried in accounting work. OCTO's approach to accounting and financial reporting helps us keep our records organised and gives us a clearer picture of our business.
★★★★★
Implementing a new accounting system can be challenging, especially when the team still has a business to run. We value having guidance through the Xero setup process and support in establishing a workflow that suits our operations.
★★★★★
Having accounting, reporting and compliance support coordinated makes financial administration easier to manage. OCTO provides a practical approach that helps us stay organised and focus more of our attention on running the business.
★★★★★
Rated 5 stars on Google
See them on GoogleJeannie and team serviced my company and did a really good job
How it Works
Three steps, from the first note to the start of the work.
- 1
Tell us about your business
Call, or send a note from the contact page. Include the software you use and what you need each month.
- 2
Receive a proposed scope and fee
We reply with the work we recommend and the fee for that scope, before anything starts.
- 3
Confirm, then begin onboarding
Once you agree, we set up Xero where that is part of the scope, connect the bank feeds and show your team the file.
Ready to take the next step
Tell us about the business.
Call +65 6826 2548 or email sales@octo.com.sg. We reply with a proposed scope and fee. The engagement starts after you confirm it.
Insights & Resources
Three guides for the filing, the company record, and the setup.
File Form C-S before a late return becomes a penalty
What IRAS expects each year, and which papers have to be ready with the return.
Read the tax guide Company recordAppoint a secretary within six months of incorporation
The ACRA filings and registers every Singapore company has to keep.
Read the secretary guide SetupRegister the company, then plan the filings that follow
Name, directors, and the compliance that starts once ACRA has the company.
Read the setup guideQuestions owners ask
Straight answers before you ask for a quote.
What does Octo Accounting do?
Accounting, tax, corporate secretarial and advisory for owner-managed Singapore companies, including Xero setup.
Where is Octo based?
International Plaza, 10 Anson Road #05-01, Singapore 079903. The office is open weekdays from 9am to 6pm. Call +65 6826 2548 or email sales@octo.com.sg.
Is Octo a Xero Gold Partner?
Yes. Octo has been a Xero Gold Partner since 2017, with more than 200 implementations since 2016 and migration specialist status. Setup includes six months of support after the file is live.
How are fees set?
We confirm the fee before work starts. The quote covers the scope we agree: monthly transactions, Xero setup if it is needed, and any tax, payroll or secretarial work in the same engagement. If the work changes, we quote the extra before we do it.
What is the Finance Clarity Check?
Answer four questions about your business to receive a personalised recommendation on your accounting, reporting and compliance needs. There is no charge.
Which kinds of businesses is this for?
Owner-managed Singapore companies, including food and retail, e-commerce, professional services, technology, manufacturing, construction, logistics, healthcare and hospitality. The same accounting, tax, secretarial and Xero work applies. These are not separate industry practices.
Can tax and the company record sit with the accounts?
Yes. Corporate tax and corporate secretarial work can be part of the same engagement, so the books are not a separate pile.