Keeping business records and filing tasks organised makes it easier to prepare reports and plan ahead. This checklist covers practical accounting and company administration matters for Singapore businesses.

Keep your records ready

Organise sales invoices, purchase invoices, receipts, bank statements and payroll records. Confirm your financial year end and the reporting frequency you need. Agree the service scope and responsibilities with your accounting team.

Check GST registration

Singapore’s standard GST rate is 9%. Compulsory registration may apply when taxable turnover exceeds S$1 million for the calendar year, or is reasonably expected to exceed S$1 million in the next 12 months. Voluntary registration has separate conditions.

Check IRAS’s registration guidance for the basis, application deadline and effective date that apply to your business.

Track your filing dates

GST returns are generally due one month after the accounting period ends. A nil return is required when there is no business activity. Confirm filing and payment dates against IRAS’s current schedule.

Maintain a separate calendar for your company’s annual return and tax filings. The relevant dates depend on your company and filing obligations; contact our team to discuss the work required.

Organise company administration

A Singapore company must appoint a company secretary within six months of incorporation. The sole director cannot also be its secretary. Review ACRA’s appointment requirements and keep your statutory records and company details up to date.

Discuss support for your business

CZ Consultancy provides accounting, corporate secretarial and HR administration support within an agreed scope. Contact us to discuss the tasks and documents your business needs.

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Workforce support schemes serve different purposes. Some support structured career conversion; others co-fund qualifying wage increases. Start with your hiring or training plans and check the programme that fits.

Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs)

CCPs support eligible mid-career new hires and existing employees who reskill for new roles. For the relevant Place-and-Train and job-redesign reskilling programmes, standard salary support can reach 70%, capped at S$5,000 a month. Eligible mature or long-term unemployed trainees may qualify for up to 90%, capped at S$7,500 a month.

Support applies during the approved training period. The job role, trainee, employer, training plan and programme intake must meet the applicable conditions. Confirm the current programme with its administering partner before hiring or starting training; this is not a subsidy for every new employee.

Progressive Wage Credit Scheme (PWCS)

PWCS co-funds qualifying wage increases for eligible Singapore Citizen and Permanent Resident employees. The rate for qualifying year 2026 is 30% of the eligible wage increase, not 30% of the employee’s salary. Support continues through 2028 under the published schedule.

Wage ceilings, CPF history, payroll duration and exclusions apply. Employers do not apply for PWCS; IRAS assesses eligibility from the relevant records and pays eligible employers. Keep payroll and CPF records accurate and check IRAS’s full conditions.

Historic schemes and old deadlines

JGI and the COVID-era JSS are historic schemes and should not be treated as current support for a new hire. The old programme closing dates in the earlier version of this article have been removed. Check the current intake for the specific training programme you are considering.

How CZ Consultancy can help

We help businesses organise HR administration, employment documents, payroll and supporting records within our agreed scope. Tell us about your workforce plans so we can discuss the information and next steps relevant to your business.

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Official sources

MOM: CCP support and programme conditions
Current CCP programme information
IRAS: PWCS conditions and payment schedule

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Planning an overseas project starts with your target market, budget and intended activity. This guide explains the change from MRA to EDGE and the difference between a new project and an existing grant award.

New applications use EDGE

EDG, MRA and PSG ended on 29 September 2026. New applications from 30 September use EDGE. Maximum support is up to 70% for SMEs and 50% for non-SMEs, depending on the activity. EDGE shares an annual S$100,000 cap across activities, refreshed on 1 April. Funding is reimbursed after completion and full payment; approval is not guaranteed.

Plan before you start

For EDGE, do not begin work or pay a deposit before submitting your application. Check the activity’s eligibility, vendor conditions, quotation requirements and deliverables before making commitments. Authorised company employees submit applications and claims; third parties cannot submit on your company’s behalf.

Choose support for your activity

Match the funding activity to the work you actually need. Consider your market research, partner search and market setup priorities, then check the relevant official activity page. Budget for costs outside the award and for funding the project before reimbursement.

Already managing an MRA project?

Existing MRA submissions and projects continue to be processed. Use your Letter of Offer and agency instructions for the qualifying period, changes, deliverables, audit and claims. Keep invoices, payment evidence and project records, and use the claim deadline stated for your award.

Existing SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

Under the existing SFEC, eligible employers receive a one-off S$10,000 credit covering up to 90% of qualifying out-of-pocket expenses. Final claims for supported programmes must be submitted by 30 November 2026. Check your eligibility and the applicable programme conditions on Enterprise Singapore’s SFEC page.

How CZ Consultancy can help

We help you clarify your project and organise supporting information within our agreed service scope. Tell us your target market, proposed activity and budget so we can discuss the next steps. Your company remains responsible for submissions and the accuracy of its information.

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Official sources

Enterprise Singapore: EDGE
EDGE FAQs
MRA transition and existing projects

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