English | 中文

Singapore Government
GovernmentCitizen & ResidentsBusinessNon-Residents
CONTACT INFO    FEEDBACK    SITE MAP 
   HOME      ABOUT US     NEWS    EVENTS     NEWSLETTERS    HOW-TO GUIDES     RESOURCE LIBRARY     e-SERVICES    ASK US     A-Z GOVT LINKS
  Managed by

 
HELPDESK   enterpriseone@spring.gov.sg  
Networking Opportunities

Home > Business In Singapore > Networking Opportunities > Business Associations
Contact a Business Consultant  
 
    
Business Associations

General business associations provide you with the opportunity to meet people outside your industry.

Benefits Of Joining Business Associations

  • Meet businesses in other industries
  • Form partnerships with cross-disciplinary strengths
  • Venture abroad together
  • Attend seminars and training sessions
  • Learn about new trends

Membership

  • Membership is usually open to individuals, companies, businesses and organisations.

  • Some are not open to membership and are formed by a group of companies or individuals to further a certain aim.

  • Most Business Associations charge membership fees.

Key Business Associations In Singapore

Name and Description Types of Membership Free / Fees
Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE)
ACE is a movement that involves both the private and public sectors to create a more entrepreneurial environment in Singapore.

Remarks: ACE is not a member-based association. It organises events (e.g. BlueSky Exchange / Evening) and hosts an online forum, which are invaluable networking platforms.		 Not Applicable -
Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME)
ASME is a pro-active organisation with many activities and initiatives which stimulate and enhance the growth and development of the SME community as a whole.		 • Individual
• Corporate
• Organisation
• Student		 Membership Fees
Singapore Business Federation (SBF)
SBF champions the interests of the business community in Singapore in trade, investment and industrial relations.

Remarks: It is compulsory for local companies with paid up capital of at least S$0.5 million and foreign companies with authorised share capital of at least S$0.5 million to join SBF as Statutory members. 		• Corporate
• Organisation
• Trade Association		 Membership Fees

Business Association Directories

  • eGuide Singapore
    There are more than 200 local Business & Trade Associations listed on eGuide Singapore. It also provides directory listings for other countries such as Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia.

  • The Green Book
    There are more than 400 general association listings on The Green Book. The site also features industrial guides and business reports.

  • Internet Yellow Pages (Singapore)
    There are more than 100 local Business & Trade Organisations listed on the Internet Yellow Pages. You can also find listings for Malaysia and China.