Companies (Fees and Late Lodgment Penalties) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The Ministry of Finance Singapore has amended the Companies (Fees and Late Lodgment Penalties) Regulations 2015 via S 204/2026. The amendment updates the First Schedule, specifically revising fee provisions for name reservation applications under sections 27(10) and 378(11) of the Companies Act 1967. The regulations take effect on 6 May 2026.

Insolvency Amendment Regulations 2026 - Filing Requirements Update

Singapore's Ministry of Law published amendments to the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution (Filing, Lodgment and Submission of Documents) Regulations 2020. The amendments modify regulations 19A and 19B to remove outdated cross-references to section 254(2) of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018, retaining only the reference to section 254(2A). The regulations were made on 1 April 2026 and take effect on 6 May 2026.

Variable Capital Companies Fee Amendments 2026

The Ministry of Finance, Singapore has amended the Variable Capital Companies (Fees and Late Lodgment Penalties) Regulations 2020 via the Variable Capital Companies (Fees and Late Lodgment Penalties) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2026 (S 208). The amendments remove paragraph (b) and associated $15 fee from item 1, revise item 15 to consolidate document copy request procedures, and update terminology. These changes take effect 6 May 2026.

Variable Capital Companies Amendment Regulations 2026

The Ministry of Finance, Singapore published amendments to the Variable Capital Companies (Revision of Defective Financial Statements, or Consolidated Financial Statements or Balance Sheet) Regulations 2020, effective 6 May 2026. The amendment modifies regulation 4(4) to clarify that any Minister's order under section 100(9) of the VCC Act substituting accounting standards applies to revised financial statements, consolidated statements, or balance sheets in the same manner as original statements. This ensures consistent treatment of accounting standard substitutions across original and revised filings for Variable Capital Companies.

Business Names Registration Amendment Regulations 2026

The Singapore Ministry of Finance has published the Business Names Registration (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (S 210), effective 6 May 2026. The amendment deletes item 3 from the First Schedule of the Business Names Registration Regulations 2015. Made by the Minister for Finance on 3 April 2026.

Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The Singapore Ministry of Finance has issued the Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the First Schedule of the Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Rg 1). The amendment replaces item 3 concerning the application fee for reservation of a proposed LLP name under section 23(1) of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2005, setting the fee at $15. The regulations take effect on 6 May 2026.

Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - Name Reservation Fee Change to $15

Singapore's Ministry of Finance has amended the Limited Partnerships Regulations (Rg 1) to set the name reservation application fee at $15. The amendment, effective 6 May 2026, modifies the First Schedule of the principal regulations and applies to entities seeking to reserve a proposed name for a limited partnership under Section 17(1) of the Limited Partnerships Act 2008. This is a routine fee adjustment for business registration services.

Homeowners Insurance Zip Code Reporting Requirements

The Minnesota Department of Commerce issued Administrative Bulletin 2026-2, superseding all prior communications on zip code reporting under Minn. Stat. §65A.28. Insurers writing homeowner's insurance for properties in the seven-county metropolitan area or cities of the first class (Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth, Rochester) must file annual reports by May 1. The bulletin provides filing instructions, templates, and an attestation form via the department's website.

IG4 GROUP / PETROBRAS / BRASKEM Merger (M.12316)

The European Commission notified and reviewed a proposed merger between IG4 GROUP, PETROBRAS, and BRASKEM under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The Commission issued a clearance decision under Article 6(1)(b) on 7 April 2026 via the simplified procedure, indicating the transaction does not raise competition concerns. The case was notified on 11 March 2026 with a provisional deadline of 20 April 2026.

SCDCA Offers Fuel Efficiency Tips to Save Money

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs published consumer advisory tips on maximizing fuel efficiency amid rising gas prices. The guidance offers practical advice including avoiding rapid acceleration and braking, driving under 50 mph, combining trips to reduce cold starts, minimizing AC use, and utilizing fuel rewards programs and price-tracking tools to help consumers reduce fuel costs.