Xero and the EDGE grant in Singapore (27 pre-approved resellers)
Yes, Xero is eligible for the EDGE grant—when purchased as a pre-approved package through an IMDA-listed reseller. Out of 45 packages in the official Accounting & Sales Management directory, 27 are Xero packages offered by accounting firms, corporate secretarial firms and software partners (such as ABA, Daisy and Think SME).
Qualifying costs in this category are capped at S$5,000, so the maximum SME grant is S$2,500 (50%). Standalone Xero subscriptions bought directly online, 9% GST, and year-two renewals are not covered.
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How to compare the 27 Xero resellers
Because all 27 packages sell the same core Xero subscription, the price difference comes down to what the reseller bundles around it—such as opening-balance migration, InvoiceNow e-invoicing setup, training hours, and payroll or receipt-capture add-ons.
Also comparing AutoCount or full inventory ERPs? See AutoCount EDGE grant resellers (5 vendors) or compare all 29 Accounting + Inventory + Sales systems (S$20,000 cap).
Questions
Is Xero covered by the EDGE grant in Singapore?
Yes. Out of 45 packages in the official IMDA Accounting & Sales Management directory, 27 are pre-approved Xero packages sold by authorised resellers (including accounting/corporate-secretarial firms as well as partners such as ABA, Daisy and Think SME). Direct subscriptions bought straight from Xero.com are not supported.
How much grant can I get for Xero?
Accounting & Sales Management has a qualifying cost cap of S$5,000. SMEs receive up to 50% (max S$2,500) and non-SMEs up to 30% (max S$1,500), covering software costs for up to 12 months and excluding GST and maintenance. Check the activity page for which package items qualify.
Why are there 27 different Xero packages in the directory?
Each pre-approved reseller bundles Xero with different setup, chart-of-accounts migration, InvoiceNow (Peppol) onboarding, and training scopes. Many resellers are accounting or corporate secretarial practices that also offer bookkeeping or tax services separately.
What if I need inventory and sales orders beyond Xero?
Plain accounting packages sit under the S$5,000 cap. If you need multi-warehouse stock control or ERP features alongside accounting, compare the 29 systems in Accounting, Inventory and Sales Management (S$20,000 cap, max S$10,000 SME grant).
Who can apply?
A business registered and operating in Singapore with at least 30% Singaporean or PR ownership (counting ultimate individual owners). SMEs, with group annual sales up to S$100 million or up to 200 employees, get up to 50% support; larger companies up to 30%. You must still meet these conditions when you claim, or the claim is not paid.
When must I apply?
Before you sign, pay a deposit or start work: projects started before the application are not supported. After you submit, you may pay the vendor before approval, but at your own risk. Costs from the application date are covered only if the application is approved.