Lee & Hew Public Accounting Corporation

accountant — Tanjong Pagar · Singapore

About Lee & Hew Public Accounting Corporation

Lee & Hew is a full-service Audit, Accounting, Tax and Company Secretarial firm headquartered in Singapore, with a second office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The firm began in 2013 as Lee & Hew Services Pte. Ltd., offering Accounting, Tax and Company Secretarial services, before being granted an Audit Licence by ACRA in 2014 and starting its Public Practice as Lee & Hew Public Accounting Corporation.

Lee & Hew is a member of ETL Global, a network of more than 13,000 professionals across roughly 1,200 independent audit, legal and tax firms in 53 countries, giving the firm reach well beyond Singapore and Malaysia. Locally, it holds recognition as an ACRA Registered Public Accountant and ACRA Registered Filing Agent, and its professionals are affiliated with bodies including the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals (SIATP), CIMA (UK), the Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA), CGMA and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). The firm is also an ACCA Approved Employer at Platinum level, is ISO 9001 Certified, holds Singapore Quality Class status, and is a Xero Partner and ABSS Approved Accountant.

The firm's core services span Accounting & Bookkeeping, Audit & Assurance, Tax & GST, Company Secretarial, Regulatory Compliance, Payroll & HR, and Complex Accounting Advisory & Operations, alongside additional services such as IT Security and Advisory, Valuation, and Registered Address/Virtual Office support. It also runs a dedicated Financial Services Practice for clients in fund management, fintech, trusts, securities, insurance and banking, and has developed specialised expertise across industries including manufacturing, retail, trading, shipping and logistics, real estate, and group/holding company structures.

Lee & Hew describes its approach as being built around understanding each client's business and regulatory environment, working through complexity with clients rather than around it, and delivering on-time, on-target, within-budget outcomes.

Lee & Hew: Singapore's Audit, Accounting and Tax Firm Built on Global Reach and Local Expertise

Lee & Hew is a Singapore-headquartered professional services firm delivering Audit, Accounting, Tax and Company Secretarial services to businesses navigating an increasingly complex and regulated environment. With a second office in Kuala Lumpur, the firm serves clients across Singapore, Malaysia and, through its global network, well beyond.

From Startup to Public Practice

Lee & Hew's story began in 2013 as Lee & Hew Services Pte. Ltd., focused on Accounting, Tax and Company Secretarial work. Growth came quickly as clients recognised the value the firm delivered. In 2014, the firm took the next step, being granted an Audit Licence by ACRA — Singapore's regulator for auditors, public accountants and companies — and launching its Public Practice as Lee & Hew Public Accounting Corporation. Led by its founders and grounded in technical competence, integrity and a service-first attitude, the firm has continued to grow since.

What They're Known For

Lee & Hew positions itself as a full-service provider covering the full spectrum of compliance obligations: Accounting & Bookkeeping, Audit & Assurance, Tax & GST, Company Secretarial, Regulatory Compliance, Payroll & HR, and Complex Accounting Advisory & Operations for companies wrestling with evolving FRS/IFRS standards. Beyond these core offerings, the firm also provides IT Security and Advisory, Valuation, and Registered Address/Virtual Office services.

A standout part of the business is its dedicated Financial Services Practice, built specifically for fund managers, family offices, fintech companies, trusts, investment companies, securities and brokerage firms, payment services providers, financial advisers, insurance brokers, underwriters, custodians and banks. This is paired with deep sector experience across manufacturing and industrial services, retail, FMCG and industrial trading, shipping, logistics and transportation, real estate, and group audits for holding companies.

Global Backing, Local Delivery

Lee & Hew Public Accounting Corporation is a member of ETL Global, a network of more than 13,000 professionals working across roughly 1,200 independent audit, legal and tax firms in 53 countries. That membership gives Lee & Hew's clients access to cross-border expertise while still working with a locally embedded team that understands Singapore and Malaysia's specific regulatory landscape.

Credentials and Recognition

The firm carries a substantial list of professional credentials: it is an ACRA Registered Public Accountant and ACRA Registered Filing Agent, ISO 9001 Certified, and holds Singapore Quality Class status. Its team includes members of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals (SIATP), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK (CIMA), the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation (CGMA), the Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA), and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Lee & Hew is also an ACCA Approved Employer at Platinum level, was recognised in the SEEK People & Purpose Excellence Awards 2025, and holds partner/approved-accountant status with accounting software providers Xero and ABSS.

The Lee & Hew Approach

The firm frames its value proposition around four pillars: global support without being restricted by borders, cost-effective and reasonable fees, excellence in service and quality, and multi-faceted solutions delivered through an integrated, technically grounded approach. Its stated mission is to build trust between stakeholders through its deliverables, with a vision of becoming the service provider of choice globally for accounting, auditing, tax and company secretarial needs.

For businesses in Singapore or Malaysia — particularly those in financial services, fund management, manufacturing, retail, shipping or real estate — Lee & Hew's combination of audit licensing, sector specialisation and international network positions it as a firm equipped to handle both routine compliance and genuinely complex, cross-border accounting situations.

Signature items

  • Audit & Assurance
  • Financial Services Practice
  • Company Secretarial
  • Tax & GST Advisory
  • Group Audits & Holding Companies
  • ETL Global Membership

Menu

Tax & GST

  • Tax & GST — Corporate and personal tax planning, advisory and compliance, transfer pricing, withholding tax, and GST/VAT services.

Payroll & HR

  • Payroll & HR — Payroll computations, payslip preparation, payment processing, and required statutory submissions.

Other Services

  • IT Security, Valuation & Virtual Office — IT security and advisory, valuation services, registered address and virtual office services.

Audit & Assurance

  • Audit & Assurance — Financial statements and statutory audits, internal audits, sales audits, grant audits and more.

Company Secretarial

  • Company Secretarial — Named and unnamed company secretary services, company formation, nominee director services, and due diligence checks.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Regulatory Compliance — Outsourced compliance officer services helping clients comply with regulations across different industries.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Accounting & Bookkeeping — Periodic accounting and bookkeeping, outsourced finance & admin operations, annual compilation of management accounts, and preparation of consolidated or non-consolidated financial statements.

Complex Accounting Advisory & Operations

  • Complex Accounting Advisory & Operations — Advisory for companies navigating complex FRS/IFRS accounting standards, including startups and unicorns preparing for investors.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Lee & Hew provide?
Lee & Hew offers Accounting & Bookkeeping, Audit & Assurance, Tax & GST, Company Secretarial, Regulatory Compliance, Payroll & HR, Complex Accounting Advisory & Operations, plus IT Security & Advisory, Valuation, and Registered Address/Virtual Office services.
Is Lee & Hew licensed to conduct audits in Singapore?
Yes. Lee & Hew Public Accounting Corporation was granted an Audit Licence by ACRA in 2014 and is a registered Public Accountant and Registered Filing Agent.
Does Lee & Hew operate outside Singapore?
Yes. Lee & Hew has an office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is a member of ETL Global, a network of more than 1,200 independent firms across 53 countries.
Does Lee & Hew work with financial services companies?
Yes, the firm has a dedicated Financial Services Practice serving fund managers, family offices, fintechs, trusts, securities and brokerage firms, insurers, custodians and banks.
What industries does Lee & Hew specialise in?
Beyond financial services, the firm has expertise in manufacturing and industrial services, retail, FMCG and industrial trading, shipping, logistics and transportation, real estate, and group audits for holding companies.
When was Lee & Hew founded?
The firm started in 2013 as Lee & Hew Services Pte. Ltd. and began Public Practice as an ACRA-licensed audit firm in 2014.
How can I contact Lee & Hew?
You can reach the Singapore office at +65 6817 6699 or +65 9126 0056, or email [email protected].

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