MES

Singapore-specific

Major Exporter Scheme

A Singapore scheme that lets approved businesses import goods without paying GST upfront.

In practice

For companies whose exports make up more than half of their supplies. Import GST is suspended rather than paid then reclaimed, which helps cash flow. The importer must be MES-approved by IRAS and the declaring agent uses the MES permit type.

Seen in the wild

Importer is under MES, so declare with GST suspended.
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