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Recruitment Agencies in Singapore: 249 recruitment agencies, typically 14 years in business

Updated October 2026How we rank
Recruitment agencies in Singapore must hold an MOM employment agency licence, and their consultants must be registered EA personnel. Fees charged to workers are capped at one month's salary per year of service, up to two months' salary. Agencies may collect them only after you are placed, and must refund at least half if you are dismissed within six months.

21 of the best-documented recruitment agencies in Singapore

Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.

Master Employment Agency

Master Employment Agency

Bukit Timah

22+ years in business

2 min walk from Beauty World MRT

Yishun Employment

Yishun Employment

Yishun

26+ years in business

4 min walk from Yishun MRT

Dans Services

Dans Services

Somerset

23+ years in business

2 min walk from Orchard MRT

Maxilabour Management Services

Maxilabour Management Services

Little India

33+ years in business

1 min walk from Rochor MRT

RMA Infoworks

RMA Infoworks

Bedok

35+ years in business

6 min walk from Kaki Bukit MRT

Jl Recruitment

Jl Recruitment

Pasir Ris

14+ years in business

13 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT

Faith Maid Agency

Faith Maid Agency

Geylang

12+ years in business

3 min walk from Cc9 MRT

Bee Lee Maid Agency Pte Ltd

Bee Lee Maid Agency Pte Ltd

Serangoon

11+ years in business

18 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT

TSM Maid and Confinement Nanny Agency

TSM Maid and Confinement Nanny Agency

Geylang

Since 2017

6 min walk from Mattar MRT

Aroha Employment Services Pte Ltd

Aroha Employment Services Pte Ltd

Kallang

Since 2018

4 min walk from Boon Keng MRT

EXODUS Employment Agency Private Limited

EXODUS Employment Agency Private Limited

Bukit Timah

Since 2019

2 min walk from Beauty World MRT

My Employment Agency

My Employment Agency

Orchard

Since 2019

4 min walk from Orchard MRT

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What licence should a recruitment agency have?

  • Employment Agency (EA) licence

    Ministry of Manpower (MOM) · Required by law

    Any business placing job seekers with employers for a fee must be licensed under the Employment Agencies Act. MOM's EA directory shows the licence and registered personnel.

    Check the official register

  • Registered EA personnel

    Ministry of Manpower (MOM) · Required by law

    Individual recruiters must be registered with MOM and carry a registration number you can check in the EA directory.

    Check the official register

How to choose a recruitment agency

  • Check the agency licence number and the consultant's registration number in MOM's EA directory before sharing documents.
  • For job seekers, most agencies placing local professionals are paid by the employer. If you are asked to pay, check the fee against the MOM cap.
  • For employers, compare fees (often a percentage of annual salary for permanent hires), the replacement guarantee period and exclusivity terms.
  • Ask how the agency handles your personal data. Under the PDPA it needs consent to share your CV with employers.

Red flags

  • Fees collected from a job seeker before placement, which MOM prohibits.
  • No itemised receipt for fees paid.
  • No EA licence number on its website, job ads or contract.
  • Your CV sent to employers without asking you.

Questions to ask before you book

  • What are your EA licence and personnel registration numbers?
  • Who pays your fee, and how much is it?
  • What happens if the placement ends early?
  • Which employers will you send my CV to?

Questions about recruitment agencies in Singapore

How much can a recruitment agency charge a job seeker in Singapore?

MOM caps the agency fee from workers at one month of fixed monthly salary for each year of service, up to two months' salary. Salary here means basic pay plus fixed allowances. Fees can only be collected after you are placed and, for overseas jobs, after the work visa is issued. Agencies must give itemised receipts.

Can an employment agency charge fees upfront?

No. MOM has said that collecting agency fees from job seekers before they are placed in a job breaches the Employment Agencies Act, and it has suspended agencies' licences for doing so. If an agency asks for money before you have a job, report it to MOM.

Do I get a refund if I lose the job soon after placement?

Under MOM's rules, agencies must refund at least half of the fees collected from a worker whose employment is ended within the first six months. Keep your receipts and employment documents in case you need to claim.

How do I check if a recruitment agency is licensed?

Use MOM's Employment Agency directory on the MOM website. Search by agency name or licence number, and check the individual consultant's EA personnel registration number. Licensed agencies should show their licence number on their website, ads and contracts.

How many recruitment agencies are there in Singapore?

Lookup lists 249 recruitment agencies in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Downtown Core (40). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.