Payroll services and outsourcing in Singapore (HR shared services), compared with the EDGE grant
5 payroll outsourcing services are pre-approved for the EDGE grant here. Listed prices run from S$1,640 to S$12,000.
Cheapest after grant: HR Cloud Solution, Payroll Outsourcing, Performance Management (S$820, Jwc Accounts & Hr Services); most reviewed in the official directory: Impact Best HR Shared Service & Payroll Processing (6 reviews, S$2,655 after grant).
SMEs can receive up to 50% of qualifying costs, which are capped at S$40,000, so the grant is at most S$20,000 (non-SMEs: 30%, up to S$12,000). GST, maintenance and software beyond 12 months are not covered.
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All 5 pre-approved options
Sorted by best balance of price after grant and each vendor's track record in public sources. How we rank. The order is never paid for.
Our shortlist
Picked by our method: half price after grant, half track record in public sources. Never paid for. How we rank
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HR Cloud Solution, Payroll Outsourcing, Performance Management
Jwc Accounts & Hr Services · Less public evidence
S$820 after grant (listed S$1,640)
- Lowest price after grant of 5
- No reviews yet
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Impact Best HR Shared Service & Payroll Processing
Impact Best · Less public evidence
S$2,655 after grant (listed S$5,310)
- 2nd lowest price after grant of 5
- 4.6★ from 6 reviews
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HR Administration and Payroll Processing with SaaS Solutions
Match Resources · Less public evidence
S$3,670 after grant (listed S$7,340)
- 3rd lowest price after grant of 5
- 4.4★ from 5 reviews
- 18 years in business
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| Solution | Listed from | Est. grant | After grant | Reviews | Actions |
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| HR Cloud Solution, Payroll Outsourcing, Performance ManagementJwc Accounts & Hr Services No reviews yetIn business since 2022 Less public evidence
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S$1,640 | − S$820 | S$820 | — | Get quote Official |
| Impact Best HR Shared Service & Payroll ProcessingImpact Best 4.6★ from 6 reviewsIn business since 2017 Less public evidence
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S$5,310 | − S$2,655 | S$2,655 | 6 | Get quote Official |
| HR Administration and Payroll Processing with SaaS SolutionsMatch Resources 4.4★ from 5 reviewsIn business since 2008 Less public evidence
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S$7,340 | − S$3,670 | S$3,670 | 5 | Get quote Official |
| Frontier e-HR HRSSFrontier E-Hr No reviews yetIn business since 2000 Less public evidence
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S$11,400 | − S$5,700 | S$5,700 | — | Get quote Official |
| recruitSG HR Shared Services (HRSS)Hr Sg No reviews yetIn business since 2017 Less public evidence
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S$12,000 | − S$6,000 | S$6,000 | — | Get quote Official |
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"Listed from" and "Est. grant" are the starting price and estimated grant shown for each package in the IMDA SMEs Go Digital directory, before GST. "After grant" is the difference. Your package, headcount and outlets change the price, and your Letter of Offer sets the grant. Reviews are the number of verified reviews in the official directory; read them there.
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How to choose
What the provider runs for you
Compare monthly payroll runs, CPF submissions, IR8A / Auto-Inclusion Scheme filing, leave records and HR admin. Ask which tasks stay with you.
HR system included
HR shared services packages run on an HR system. Check whether staff get self-service for payslips, leave and claims.
Headcount and frequency
Prices usually scale with employees and pay runs. Make sure the quote covers your headcount for the full term.
Data protection
Payroll data is sensitive. Ask how the provider stores and accesses it, and how you get your data back if you leave.
After the grant period
Ask for the price after the supported period in writing before you sign.
What usually fits
No in-house HR
Full outsourcing of payroll and HR admin.
Small HR team
Outsource payroll processing and keep HR decisions in-house.
Prefer to run payroll yourself
Compare HR software (HRMS) instead.
How to claim the EDGE grant for payroll outsourcing services
Check eligibility
Registered and operating in Singapore, with at least 30% local ownership.
Get a quotation
Pick a pre-approved package. Do not sign or pay a deposit yet. You cannot change vendor after you apply, so decide now.
Build the package
Recreate the quoted package on the SMEs Go Digital site to get a package reference.
Apply
Submit on the Business Grants Portal with your company's Corppass. Outcome in about a week.
Go ahead and claim
You may start once the application is submitted, but it is safest to wait for the Letter of Offer. When the project is done and fully paid, submit your claim (claims for software open from 1 December 2026).
Step-by-step, including Corppass login, timing and claims: how to apply for the EDGE grant.
Official sources: Enterprise Singapore activity page IMDA directory EDGE FAQ
Questions
Are payroll services covered by the EDGE grant?
Yes, when you buy a pre-approved HR shared services package, in which the provider runs payroll and HR admin for you on an HR system. Ad hoc payroll services from a provider that is not listed are not covered.
Can I get the EDGE grant for payroll outsourcing?
Yes, through a pre-approved package under the Human Resource Shared Services activity. Qualifying costs are capped at S$40,000, so SMEs receive up to S$20,000 (50%), within the S$30,000 yearly limit for all automation and digitalisation grants.
What is the difference from HR software?
With HR software (HRMS) you run payroll yourself. With HR shared services, the provider does it for you on an HR system.
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.
What is not covered?
GST, maintenance, and software subscription beyond the first 12 months. Professional services such as setup or data migration are covered only when they are part of the pre-approved package. The grant is paid as a reimbursement after the project is completed and fully paid.
How do I apply?
Get a quotation from a pre-approved vendor, build the matching package on the IMDA SMEs Go Digital site, then apply on the Business Grants Portal with your company's Corppass. Vendors, corporate secretaries and other third parties are not allowed to apply or claim on your behalf.
Can I change vendor after I apply?
No. After you submit, only the project end date and claim due date can be changed. To switch vendor you must terminate the application and apply again, so compare quotations before you apply.
Can I apply more than once for the same kind of software?
For single-function digital solutions and integrated enterprise systems, support is limited to one application per company (UEN) for each solution, and EDGE is for new projects: a project already funded under PSG cannot be funded again.
How long does approval take?
Enterprise Singapore states an application outcome in about one week for pre-approved single-function solutions. The project must be completed within 18 months of approval.
When can I claim?
After the project deliverables are done and you have paid in full. For single-function digital solutions and pre-scoped equipment, EDGE claims open from 1 December 2026; for other activities, from 1 January 2027.
Is there a yearly limit?
Yes. Single-function solutions, integrated enterprise systems and pre-scoped equipment together count towards S$30,000 a year per company, within an overall EDGE limit of S$100,000 a year. Limits run from 1 April to 31 March, so submit by 31 March to use the current year's limit. Past PSG, EDG or MRA grants do not count towards the EDGE limits.