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Grant Guide 22 December 2025 1 min read

MRA Quick-Start Checklist: Are You Ready to Apply?

Before diving into the MRA application, run through this 2-minute eligibility check. MRA supports Singapore SMEs expanding into new overseas markets with up to S$100,000 per market. Verify company requirements (Singapore registration, 30% local ownership, SME size limits), market requirements (new market with <S$100K sales in past 3 years), and timing requirements (project not started, no contracts signed).

Verified 27 March 2026

Before diving into the MRA application, run through this 2-minute eligibility check.

Budget 2026 Update: MRA support increased from 50% to 70% for SMEs (1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029). The “new market” requirement will be removed in 2H 2026. Until then, this criterion still applies. See MRA Budget 2026 Changes Explained for full details.

Eligibility Checklist

Company Requirements

  • Not completed
    Business registered and operating in Singapore
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    At least 30% local equity (Singaporeans/PRs)
  • Not completed
    Group annual sales ≤ S$100 million OR ≤ 200 employees

Market Requirements

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    Target market identified
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    Sales in that market < S$100k in each of the past 3 years (note: this 'new market' requirement will be removed in 2H 2026)
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    Clear overseas expansion goal

Timing Requirements

  • Not completed
    Project has NOT started yet
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    No contracts signed with vendors
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    No payments made
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    Project start date within 6 months

Document Readiness

  • Not completed
    Financial statements for past 3 years
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    ACRA bizfile (current)
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    Vendor quotation with cost breakdown
  • Not completed
    Corppass account set up

Quick Score

  • 8/8 checked: You’re ready — start your application
  • 6-7 checked: Almost there — address gaps first
  • <6 checked: Review requirements before applying

Next Steps

  1. Apply on Business Grants Portal
  2. Read: 5 MRA Pitfalls That Get Applications Rejected
  3. Download: MRA Documents Checklist

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