The Register · MAS

SGD 250,000

is the minimum capital for Singapore, major payment institution.

Base capital, plus security of SGD 100,000 or 200,000 depending on monthly volume.

MAS · checked 17 Aug 2026

Requirements

What it takes.

01

Minimum capital

SGD 250,000 Base capital, plus security of SGD 100,000 or 200,000 depending on monthly volume.

02

Application fee

SGD 1,500

03

Annual fee

Not published. Set in the Payment Services Regulations schedule; not verified

04

Decision time

6 to 12 months Observed. No published service standard.

05

Foreign firms

Singapore company or branch, permanent place of business, and a resident executive director

06

Reserve rule

For the stablecoin label: full backing, par redemption within five business days

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