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Enabling Employment Credit (EEC)

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SG Enable· Last verified 23 Oct 2026

Automatic wage offset for employers of Singapore Citizen and PR persons with disabilities earning below $4,000 a month, with an extra offset for hires who were out of work for 6 months. Available until end-2028.

Support: Up to 20% of monthly wage (cap $400/month) for wages up to $3,000; tapered for $3,000 to under $4,000. Additional 20% (cap $400/month) for the first 9 months for hires not employed in the previous 6 months.
Maximum funding: No fixed cap published
How to apply: No separate application needed
Apply before starting?: No

Recent changes

Budget 2025 extended EEC to end-2028. MSF disability taskforce report (Oct 2026) says MOM will enhance EEC in 2027; details not yet published.

Who is eligible

Registered and operating in Singapore
Employee is a Singapore Citizen or PR with disability, aged 13 or above, supported by SG Enable (verified disability)
Employee earns below $4,000 per month
Employer made timely CPF contributions
Employees who get EEC cannot also get SEC
Business owners and employers trading in personal capacity are not eligible

Quick eligibility check

1. Do you employ a Singapore Citizen or PR with a disability?
2. Is the employee's disability verified by SG Enable?
3. Does the employee earn below $4,000 a month?
4. Do you pay their CPF on time?
5. Was the employee out of work for at least 6 months before you hired them (for the extra offset)?
6. Is your business an entity rather than a sole trader trading in a personal capacity?

0 of 6 answered.

What it covers

Wages of eligible employees with disabilities

How to apply

Make sure the employee's disability is verified/registered with SG Enable
Pay CPF on time
IRAS notifies eligible employers and pays automatically

Processing time: Jan-Jun wages paid in September; Jul-Dec wages paid in March of the following year

Claims: Automatic payout by GIRO or PayNow Corporate. Breakdown requests or appeals within 2 months of payout.

Documents you need

None for the employer. EEC is automatic
Employee's disability verification with SG Enable (e.g. doctor's memo or SSA membership card, submitted by the employee)
Timely CPF contribution records
GIRO or PayNow Corporate registration

Frequently asked questions

What is the Enabling Employment Credit?

How much funding does EEC give?

Up to 20% of monthly wage (cap $400/month) for wages up to $3,000; tapered for $3,000 to under $4,000. Additional 20% (cap $400/month) for the first 9 months for hires not employed in the previous 6 months.

Who is eligible for EEC?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Employee is a Singapore Citizen or PR with disability, aged 13 or above, supported by SG Enable (verified disability) Employee earns below $4,000 per month Employer made timely CPF contributions Employees who get EEC cannot also get SEC Business owners and employers trading in personal capacity are not eligible

Do I need to apply for EEC?

No separate application is needed. Automatic payout by GIRO or PayNow Corporate. Breakdown requests or appeals within 2 months of payout.

What documents do I need for EEC?

None for the employer. EEC is automatic; Employee's disability verification with SG Enable (e.g. doctor's memo or SSA membership card, submitted by the employee); Timely CPF contribution records; GIRO or PayNow Corporate registration.

Sources

Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) before you apply.