How to Authorise a Third Party Entity for Corppass

Corppass, or Corporate Pass, is Singapore’s authorisation system for businesses to manage digital services. Authorising a third party to access these services on your behalf can streamline operations and ensure smooth business transactions. Here’s a detailed guide on how SMEs, small business owners, and entrepreneurs can authorise third-party entities using CorpPass.

Understanding Corppass

What is Corppass? Corppass is a one-stop authentication and authorisation service for businesses to transact with government agencies online. It ensures secure and efficient management of corporate digital transactions.

Why Authorise a Third Party? Authorising a third-party entity, such as an accounting firm or corporate secretary, can help manage various administrative and regulatory tasks, allowing you to focus on core business activities.

Steps to Authorise a Third Party Entity

1. Preparation

Requirements:

• Ensure that your entity is registered with ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority).
• Have your Corppass Admin account ready.
• Gather the UEN (Unique Entity Number) and CorpPass details of the third party you wish to authorise.

2. Login to CorpPass

Accessing the Portal:

• Go to the Corppass website. 
• Log in using your Corppass Admin account credentials.

3. Navigate to Authorisation

Authorisation Process:

• In the Corppass dashboard, select “Authorise 3rd Party” from the menu.
• Click on “Create New Authorisation”.

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4. Select the Third Party Entity

Choosing the Entity:

• Enter the UEN of the third party entity you wish to authorise.
• Verify the entity details displayed on the screen to ensure they are correct.

5. Assign Digital Services

Service Selection:

• Choose the digital services you want the third party to access on your behalf.
• You can select multiple services depending on the nature of the tasks you want them to manage.

6. Confirm and Submit

Review and Confirm:

• Review all the details, including the services assigned and the validity period.
• Confirm the authorisation by clicking “Submit”.

Managing Authorised Entities

1. Review Authorisations:

• Regularly review the list of authorised third parties.
• Revoke access for third parties that no longer provide services to your business.

2. Documentation:

• Keep records of all authorisations for compliance and audit purposes.
• Ensure that any changes in authorisation are promptly updated in the Corppass system.

3. Clear Communication:

• Communicate with the third party to ensure they are aware of the services they are authorised to manage.
• Establish clear guidelines and expectations.

Summary

Authorising a third party entity through CorpPass is a straightforward process that can significantly enhance the efficiency of your business operations. By following these steps, you can ensure that your authorisations are managed securely and effectively.

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