Compliance
Compliance obligations, including legal frameworks, post-clearance audits, trade security, and information on offences, penalties, and enforcement.
Last updated 29 January 2026
Legal Framework and Compliance Overview
Learn the key obligations of Singapore Customs laws and find out how you can stay compliant to protect your business and strengthen trade.
Self-Compliance
Identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with Singapore Customs.
Post-Clearance Audit
Learn about the purpose of a post-clearance audit, what to expect and your obligations during the process to ensure compliance with Singapore Customs.
Offences and Penalties
Learn about common offences traders commit and the penalties they may face under Singapore's Customs regulations.
Voluntary Disclosure Programme
Learn how to voluntarily disclose Customs declaration errors to stay compliant with Singapore Customs' Voluntary Disclosure Programme.
Border Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
This page explains how IP rights holders can request seizure of suspected infringing goods at Singapore’s borders, including procedures, forms, timelines, and security requirements.
Trade Security In Singapore
Singapore Customs works together with local and international partners to safeguard Free Trade Zones, licensed facilities, and cross-border movements of goods against money laundering, terrorism financing and other trade-related risks through strong regulation, enforcement, and measures.