Grants and Financing Solutions
The Singapore and Malaysia governments offer financial support to facilitate business expansion in the JS-SEZ.
- Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant: To support market promotion, business development, and set-up costs
- Enterprise Financing Scheme (EFS): Working capital and fixed asset loans to support growth across different stages
- Malaysia-Singapore Third Country Business Development Fund (MSBDF): Support for Singapore-Malaysia joint ventures and pilot projects
- JS-SEZ Tax Incentive Package: Tax benefits for investments in designated zones and specific sectors
Business Advisory Support
Both Singapore and Malaysia have dedicated agencies and industry associations to provide companies with advisory on administrative and business expansion matters.
Singapore:
JS-SEZ Joint Project Office: Established by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Enterprise Singapore and the Economic Development Board to provide guidance for companies expanding into the JS-SEZ.
Industry Associations: Industry associations such as the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) provide sector-specific advisory services.
Malaysia:
Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre – Johor (IMFC-J): One-stop centre to expedite permit approvals, with priority processing for Singapore-based companies.
Ways for you to start in Malaysia
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A practical guide on the nuts and bolts of setting up shop in Malaysia.
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Get in touch with partners, government agencies, and Singapore associations to help you enter Malaysia.
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Reach out to MYBN@enterprisesg.gov.sg
