Refundable Investment Credit (RIC) | Application & Expert Consulting

Turn High-Value Projects into Tax Savings with the RIC

The Refundable Investment Credit (RIC) is a government-backed incentive by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) that offers refundable tax credits of 10%, 30%, or 50% on qualifying expenditures. It supports companies making significant new or expanded investments in Singapore’s priority sectors.

 

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Refundable tax credits on qualifying expenditures
  • Aligned with Global Minimum Tax (GMT) regulations
  • Offsets Corporate Income Tax, including Top-up Taxes
  • Unutilised credits refundable in cash within 4 year

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How Much Can You Claim?

The Refundable Investment Credit (RIC) offers refundable tax credits based on the scale and impact of your investment. Support levels are determined by the Economic Development Board (EDB) and may vary depending on the nature of your project. Qualifying expenditures may include capital investment, manpower, training, and professional services.

Support Level Project Type
10% Smaller-scale or incremental investments
30% Substantial projects with strong economic impact
50% Transformative, high-value investments in strategic sectors
What Costs Are Eligible?
What Costs Are Eligible?

Qualifying Expenditures Include:

  • Manpower
  • Capital investment
  • Training and professional services
  • Singapore-incurred costs for qualifying activities

Excluded Costs:

  • Depreciation, amortisation, maintenance
  • Overseas expenses
  • Staff not based in Singapore
What Costs Are Eligible?

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What Kind of Projects Are Supported?

Examples of Eligible Activities:

Investing in new productive capacity
Expanding digital, professional, or supply chain services
Establishing HQs or Centres of Excellence
Conducting R&D and innovation
Implementing decarbonisation solutions
Activities by commodity trading firms
Expected Outcomes
Expected Outcomes

Projects should contribute to:

  • High value-added capabilities and capacity
  • R&D, IP generation, and innovation
  • Sustainability and decarbonisation
  • Sectoral leadership and global value chains
  • Local ecosystem development and partnerships
Deep Dive: RIC Eligibility & Industry Priorities
Understand who qualifies for the Refundable Investment Credit (RIC) and which specific industries are being prioritized by the Singapore government.

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