Agencies & Portals
A list of useful resources in Singapore to help entrepreneurs get started on their journey.
Resource List
Below is a curated list of external organisations, government agencies and online portals that support entrepreneurs and small businesses in Singapore. Each listing includes a brief description of the services offered and direct contact details. Links open in a new window for convenience.
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| # | Resource Name | Website | Services Provided | Contact Info | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) | enterprisesg.gov.sg | Grants, loans, capability development, internationalisation support, SME programmes. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6895 1800 |
Government agency for enterprise development |
| 2 | Startup SG | startupsg.gov.sg | Funding, mentorship, accelerator partnerships, founder grants. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6895 1800 |
Part of Enterprise Singapore’s ecosystem |
| 3 | Singapore Business Federation (SBF) | sbf.org.sg | Advocacy, training, networking events, overseas business missions. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6825 0900 |
National business chamber |
| 4 | Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) | acra.gov.sg | Business registration, filing of annual returns, corporate compliance. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6324 6979 |
Mandatory for company incorporation |
| 5 | SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) | skillsfuture.gov.sg | Skills training, upskilling programmes, subsidies for business owners and employees. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6789 8200 |
For workforce development |
| 6 | Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) | iras.gov.sg | Corporate tax, GST registration, tax schemes for businesses. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6352 5222 |
Key resource for tax compliance |
| 7 | Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) | edb.gov.sg | Investment facilitation, incentives for larger enterprises, strategic industries. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6835 1400 |
For high-growth or international businesses |
| 8 | Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) | sicci.com | Networking, trade missions, training, business support for Indian entrepreneurs. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6229 1122 |
Chamber of commerce |
| 9 | Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) | ace.org.sg | Startup ecosystem support, mentorship, investor connections. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6680 9530 |
Public-private sector led initiative |
| 10 | Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) | imda.gov.sg | Grants and initiatives for digitalisation, tech adoption for SMEs. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6211 2111 |
Digital transformation programmes |
| 11 | Workforce Singapore (WSG) | wsg.gov.sg | Recruitment support, career matching, wage subsidies for hiring locals. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6869 1000 |
Support for workforce and hiring |
| 12 | Singapore Tourism Board (STB) | stb.gov.sg | Support and licensing for tourism-related businesses. | Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6739 9959 |
For hospitality, events and travel sectors |
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