Singapore, 8 October 2025 – Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (R&T) is pleased to announce its appointment as a Business Partner under Enterprise Singapore’s Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt).
Developed amid rising global trade tensions and shifting tariff regimes, BizAdapt helps Singapore companies manage higher import costs, strengthen compliance, and adapt operations to stay competitive. Through this collaboration, R&T will provide businesses with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and trade compliance advisory, as well as legal and contractual advisory services, to support sustainable and resilient growth in an increasingly complex trade environment.
About the Business Adaptation Grant
Launched by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) in partnership with the Centre for the Future of Trade and Investment (CFOTI) under the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), BizAdapt was created in response to feedback from the business community through the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (SERT).
The scheme offers co-funding support of up to 50% of qualifying costs (and 30% for larger enterprises), capped at S$100,000 per company. It provides tailored guidance to help businesses conduct eligibility checks, assess tariff exposure, and determine the most effective adaptation pathways.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, companies must:
- Be registered and operating in Singapore, with at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents.
- For advisory support, have overseas operations or export activities impacted by tariff measures.
- For reconfiguration support, maintain manufacturing operations in Singapore or overseas.
Companies meeting these requirements can access EnterpriseSG co-funding to engage pre-approved partners, including R&T, for relevant advisory services.
How Rajah & Tann Supports Businesses
As an appointed Business Partner, R&T will support eligible companies by providing:
- FTA and Trade Compliance Advisory – Helping businesses optimise the use of FTAs and comply with rules of origin to reduce tariff exposure.
- Legal and Contractual Advisory – Addressing cross-border risks, renegotiating contractual terms, and mitigating compliance-related disputes.
- Regulatory and Operational Guidance – Advising on regulatory changes, customs procedures, and operational restructuring to enhance supply-chain resilience.
With decades of experience advising on cross-border trade, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, R&T is well-positioned to help Singapore businesses leverage FTAs, strengthen governance frameworks, and reduce legal and operational risks. The firm’s regional network across Rajah & Tann Asia, comprising 53 trade lawyers, enables seamless, coordinated support for companies with a regional presence. We are the first such practice in Singapore and Southeast Asia with 20 years of deep experience.
For Enquiries
Companies interested in applying for BizAdapt or learning how R&T can support their FTA, trade compliance, and contractual needs may contact:
Kala Anandarajah, Head, Competition & Antitrust and Trade
D +65 6232 0111
For more information about the BizAdapt, please visit Enterprise Singapore’s website.
About Rajah & Tann Asia – https://www.rajahtannasia.com/
Rajah & Tann Asia brings together leading law firms in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam, with each offering the highest standards of service to locally-based clients while collectively having the capability to handle the most complex regional and cross-border transactions and to provide excellent legal counsel seamlessly across the region. The network’s geographical reach also includes Singapore-based regional desks focusing on Brunei, Japan and South Asia. With over 1000 fee earners, all working together towards one shared goal, we are lawyers who know Asia and who give our clients home advantage.