Budget 2026 (Annex B-1) delivers significant enhancements to Singapore’s internationalisation support. Here’s what changed, when it takes effect, and how it affects your grant applications.
What Changed Across All Internationalisation Grants?
| Before Budget 2026 | After Budget 2026 | Effective | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRA support level | 50% for SMEs | 70% for SMEs | 1 Apr 2026 |
| MRA market criterion | New market only ( | Any overseas market | 2H 2026 |
| MRA cap | S$100K/market (lapsing Mar 2026) | S$100K/market (extended) | 1 Apr 2026 |
| DTDi auto-deduction | S$150K/YA | S$400K/YA | YA 2027 |
| DTDi qualifying activities | 9 auto + 7 with approval | Expanded: dev trips, study trips added to auto | YA 2027 |
| BizAdapt support | Up to S$100K | 70% SMEs / 50% non-SMEs | 1 Apr 2026 |
| GIA support | Standard | 70% SMEs / 50% non-SMEs | 1 Apr 2026 |
| EFS Fixed Assets Loan | S$30M/borrower cap | Cap lifted (S$50M overall stays) | 1 Apr 2026 |
| EFS Trade Loan | S$10M/borrower cap | Cap lifted (S$50M overall stays) | 1 Apr 2026 |
When Do These Changes Take Effect?
| Changes | |
|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | MRA 70% support, MRA cap extended, BizAdapt/GIA enhanced, EFS caps lifted |
| 2H 2026 | MRA 'new market' requirement removed — apply for any overseas market |
| YA 2027 | DTDi auto-deduction raised to S$400K, expanded qualifying activities |
How Does This Affect MRA Applications?
The two biggest MRA changes:
- Support jumps from 50% to 70% (1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029). A S$100,000 project now gets S$70,000 back instead of S$50,000.
- Any overseas market qualifies (from 2H 2026). You no longer need to prove the target market is “new” (sales <S$100K in past 3 years).
The S$100,000 per-market cap and sub-caps (OMP S$20K, OBD S$50K, OMS S$30K) remain unchanged.
For full details: MRA Budget 2026 Changes Explained
How Does This Affect DTDi Claims?
DTDi’s automatic deduction cap triples from S$150,000 to S$400,000 per Year of Assessment, starting YA 2027. More activities now qualify without prior approval, including overseas development trips and investment study trips.
Previously, spending S$300,000 on overseas expansion required EnterpriseSG pre-approval. Under the new rules, it qualifies automatically.
For full details: DTDi Budget 2026 Changes Explained
How Does This Affect BizAdapt and GIA?
Both grants move to tiered support:
- SMEs: 70% of eligible costs
- Non-SMEs: 50% of eligible costs
BizAdapt remains capped at S$100,000 per enterprise. This enhancement is effective from 1 April 2026.
For full details: Business Adaptation Grant
How Does This Affect EFS Loans?
EFS removes individual loan-type borrower caps:
- Fixed Assets Loan: S$30M cap per borrower — lifted
- Trade Loan: S$10M cap per borrower — lifted
- Overall EFS cap: S$50M per borrower group remains
This gives companies more flexibility to allocate across loan types. Effective 1 April 2026.
For full details: Enterprise Financing Scheme
Which Grant Should You Use Post-Budget 2026?
| Need | Best Grant | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Enter or deepen an overseas market | MRA | 70% cash grant, S$100K/market |
| Tax-efficient overseas scaling | DTDi | 200% deduction, S$400K auto/YA |
| Adapt to tariffs or supply chain shifts | BizAdapt | 70% SMEs, S$100K total |
| Larger overseas transformation project | EDG | No fixed cap |
For a detailed comparison: Budget 2026 Expansion Grants Decision Matrix
Related Guides
- MRA Budget 2026 Changes Explained — detailed MRA old vs new with worked examples
- DTDi Budget 2026 Changes Explained — detailed DTDi old vs new
- Budget 2026 Expansion Grants Decision Matrix — MRA vs DTDi vs BizAdapt post-Budget comparison
- Grant Pitfalls Guide — common mistakes to avoid
- Corppass Setup Guide — required for BGP applications
- Singapore Grants Glossary — key terms and definitions
Scheme Pages
- Market Readiness Assistance (MRA)
- Double Tax Deduction for Internationalisation (DTDi)
- Business Adaptation Grant
- Enterprise Financing Scheme
- Enterprise Development Grant (EDG)
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