Free Legal Help in Singapore

Where to get free, official help in Singapore — the manpower ministry and its free salary-claim mediation, the consumers' association, data and immigration authorities, the anti-scam centre, free legal aid, and the family and small-claims courts.

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Work & employment

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MOM — TADM

Government

Ministry of Manpower / Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management

Free, mandatory mediation for every salary-related dispute — around 90% resolve here before the Employment Claims Tribunal. MOM handles work-pass and workplace-safety issues.

Legal basis Employment Act and the Employment Claims Act 2016

How to reach File a salary or wrongful-dismissal claim with TADM (tal.sg/tadm) — mediation is required before the Employment Claims Tribunal. Bring your contract and payslips.

Call: 6838 0969
Online: www.tal.sg/tadm
Languages: English
Cost: Free

Who it's for: Employees, including migrant workers.

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Housing & tenancy

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HDB

Government

Housing & Development Board

Public-housing rules — eligibility, the Minimum Occupation Period, resale and renting out; tenancy money disputes go to the Small Claims Tribunals.

Legal basis Housing and Development Act

How to reach Manage HDB matters on the HDB portal; for a private-rental or deposit dispute, file at the Small Claims Tribunals (judiciary.gov.sg).

Online: www.hdb.gov.sg
Languages: English
Cost: Low fee

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Consumer & shopping

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CASE

NGO

Consumers Association of Singapore

Consumer complaints and mediation — refunds, faulty goods, unfair contract terms; the CCCS handles wider market/consumer-protection enforcement.

Legal basis Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act

How to reach Lodge a complaint with CASE for mediation; keep the receipt and any advertising. Unresolved money claims can go to the Small Claims Tribunals.

Online: www.case.org.sg
Languages: English
Cost: Low fee

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IRAS

Government

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

Income tax, GST, property tax and stamp duty — filing, refunds and objections to an assessment.

Legal basis Income Tax Act

How to reach File and pay via myTax Portal; object to an assessment within the stated deadline and use IRAS's dispute-resolution channels if needed.

Online: www.iras.gov.sg
Languages: English
Cost: Free

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Scams, fraud & money recovery

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Singapore Police Force — ScamShield

Government

Report scams and cybercrime; the Anti-Scam Centre can freeze mule accounts fast. Call the ScamShield Helpline 1799 or use the ScamShield app.

Legal basis Penal Code and the Computer Misuse Act

How to reach Call 1799 (ScamShield) or report at police.gov.sg the moment you're scammed — speed lets the Anti-Scam Centre trace the money. Financial-firm disputes go to FIDReC.

Call: 1799
Online: www.police.gov.sg
Languages: English
Cost: Free

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Data privacy & digital

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PDPC

Government

Personal Data Protection Commission

Complaints about misuse of your personal data, and the Do Not Call registry for unwanted marketing, under the PDPA.

Legal basis Personal Data Protection Act 2012

How to reach Raise it with the organisation first; if unresolved, complain to the PDPC. Register on the Do Not Call registry to stop marketing messages.

Online: www.pdpc.gov.sg
Languages: English
Cost: Free

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Immigration & residency

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ICA

Government

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

Permanent residence, citizenship, long-term passes and re-entry permits; work passes themselves are issued by MOM.

Legal basis Immigration Act

How to reach Apply for PR, citizenship or long-term visit passes on the ICA website; work-pass matters go to MOM.

Online: www.ica.gov.sg
Languages: English
Cost: Low fee

Who it's for: Foreigners and residents managing immigration status.

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Family

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Family Justice Courts

Tribunal

Divorce, custody, maintenance and personal-protection orders; MSF's family-service and protection agencies handle abuse and child-protection referrals.

Legal basis Women's Charter

How to reach File family matters at the Family Justice Courts; for a personal-protection order or abuse, contact MSF / call the police in an emergency.

Online: www.judiciary.gov.sg
Languages: English
Cost: Low fee

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Healthcare

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Ministry of Health

Government

Health-financing schemes (MediSave/MediShield) and the channel to raise concerns about a healthcare institution; the SMC handles doctor-conduct complaints.

Legal basis Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act

How to reach Raise a facility concern with MOH; complaints of professional misconduct against a doctor go to the Singapore Medical Council.

Online: www.moh.gov.sg
Languages: English
Cost: Free

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General help & advocacy

Legal Aid Bureau

Legal aid

Legal Aid Bureau (Ministry of Law)

Free/subsidised civil legal aid for those who pass a means test; the Law Society's Criminal Legal Aid Scheme and Community Legal Clinics cover other needs.

Legal basis Legal Aid and Advice Act

How to reach Apply to the Legal Aid Bureau (means test applies) for civil matters; for criminal cases ask about the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, and use the Community Legal Clinics for free advice.

Online: www.mlaw.gov.sg/lab
Languages: English
Cost: Free

Who it's for: Lower-income residents.

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