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For years, a lot of Singapore contractors, aircon companies and clinics bought their website through a PSG-supported package. The vendor quoted S$3,000 to S$6,000, the grant covered a large share, and the business paid the rest. That route has now closed for new applications. If you were planning a new website or a redesign, this article explains what changed and what your options are now.

What happened to PSG

The Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG), together with EDG and MRA, stopped accepting new applications on 29 September 2026. The EDGE Grant opened on 30 September 2026 and replaces all three for new applications (Olano summary, Grants.sg EDGE overview). Applications submitted before the cut-off continue under the old scheme and claim on completion.

The important part for small businesses: EDGE funds specific pre-approved activities. A simple brochure website for a service business is not one of them on its own, so you should assume a new standalone website will be paid in full by you. If a vendor still says their website package is "PSG-eligible", check the date on that page and ask them to confirm in writing which current scheme they mean.

What a website costs in Singapore without the grant

Singapore agencies that publish their prices put a professional small business website in these ranges:

  • Best Web Design says most Singapore SMEs spend between S$1,200 and S$8,000, with agency starter packages at S$1,200 to S$3,500.
  • Chillybin puts a templated WordPress agency site at S$4,000 to S$8,000 and a custom build at S$8,000 to S$20,000.

In other words, the "S$2,500 net after grant" price that many owners got used to is now S$4,000 or more at the same agencies. That is a real jump for a sole proprietor or a five-person renovation team.

Four realistic options now

1. Do it yourself on a website builder

Builders such as Wix or Squarespace cost a monthly subscription and nothing up front. They work if you have the time to write the pages, choose photos and keep it updated. The hidden cost is your own hours, and many DIY sites stall halfway because the owner is on site all day.

2. Hire a freelancer

Freelancers can be cheaper than agencies. The risk is what happens after launch: who hosts it, who fixes it when something breaks, and what happens if the freelancer moves on. Get hosting, domain ownership and support written into the agreement.

3. Keep your existing site and fix what matters

If your current website is less than three or four years old and loads quickly on a phone, a redesign may not be necessary. Updating the service pages, adding a WhatsApp button and refreshing project photos can do more for enquiries than a new design.

4. A done-for-you site at a fixed one-time price

This is the gap the grant left. A business that needs a proper multi-page site with service pages, a gallery and a quote form, but cannot justify S$4,000 or more, can choose a package where the build is a single payment and hosting is included for the first year.

Questions to ask any vendor now

  • Is GST included or added? GST in Singapore is 9% (IRAS), and many local agencies quote before GST.
  • Is hosting, SSL and the domain included, and for how long?
  • Whose name is the domain registered in?
  • How are changes handled after launch, and what do they cost?
  • What is the total I pay over two years, not just the first invoice?

Where Passive Coder fits

Our Singapore prices are on the Singapore page: S$499 for Basic (up to 6 pages), S$999 for Pro (15 pages built by us) and S$1,999 for Business (30 pages built), as a one-time payment. We do not charge GST. Hosting, SSL, backups and the domain are included for the first year, and most Singapore sites are live within a day of us receiving your content.

From year two you renew the platform (S$259, S$389 or S$649 a year) or stay on a Care plan from S$119 a month, which includes hosting and the domain plus monthly changes by our team. There are no plugins to update and no second company to chase when something needs fixing; you message one team on WhatsApp.

If you are a contractor, our renovation contractor website page shows what is included for that trade, and the pricing page compares every package.

Frequently asked questions

Is the PSG grant still available for websites in 2026?

Not for new applications. PSG stopped accepting new applications on 29 September 2026. Projects already submitted continue under the old rules.

Does the EDGE Grant cover a business website?

EDGE funds specific pre-approved activities. A standalone brochure website is not listed as one on its own, so plan your budget as if you will pay the full price, and confirm any claim of eligibility directly with the scheme.

Do I pay GST on a website from an overseas company?

It depends on the vendor's registration. Local GST-registered agencies add 9%. We do not charge GST on our Singapore prices.

What happens to my website if I stop paying for Care?

Ask every vendor this before you sign. With us, the site never disappears just because Care ended: it stays online as long as either the yearly platform renewal or a Care plan is active.

Next step

If the grant was the reason you postponed your website, you can start a free 7-day trial today, or message us on WhatsApp with your business type and we will tell you which package fits and what it costs in total.

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