Frequently Asked Questions
General
1. What government assistance is my business eligible for?
The e-Adviser for Government Assistance will help you identify which government assistance is your business is eligible for based on your business needs and company profile.
2. What support could I get as a business affected by COVID-19?
View the list of government assistance available specifically for COVID-19 support and relief here.
3. Where can I access the list of government assistance?
You may view the list of government assistance by support type here.
4. Where can I get business advice on which government assistance to apply for?
To start, you may use the e-Adviser for Government Assistance that will help you identify which government assistance you could apply for based on your business needs.
If you wish to speak with a business advisory, you may arrange an appointment with any of our SME Centres here.
5. Where can I seek clarification on a specific government assistance scheme?
Please contact the respective agency managing the scheme to respond to your query.
6. I was trying to access SME Portal and got redirected here. Why?
The SME Portal has ceased as of 1 September 2020. Key information previously on SME Portal such as the list of government assistance schemes, Productivity Solutions Grant pre-scoped solutions and GeBIZ Alerts have been ported over here on GoBusiness Gov Assist.
GoBusiness Gov Assist aims to help businesses centrally access information on government assistance schemes, rather than separately from multiple websites. To enable a better user experience for businesses in future, more assistances will progressively be included.
7. I had registered to receive SME-related news and updates from SME Portal previously. Will I continue to receive such notifications?
Existing SME Portal members would have received an email from Enterprise Singapore to continue receiving these information. To subscribe, please sign up at Enterprise Singapore’s website.
8. Which browser should I use to view GoBusiness Gov Assist?
GoBusiness Gov Assist is best viewed with the latest versions of Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge and Firefox. Please ensure your pop-up blocker is disabled to access all features. If you are facing any technical difficulties, try restarting your internet browser or contact us for help.