Singapore

Oral Contract Breach in Singapore Small Claims

$20,000
Maximum claim amount for individuals
$30,000
Maximum claim amount for registered SMEs
2 years
Limitation period for contract claims under Limitation Act
10 working days
Time to respond to a claim after service
The Short Answer

Yes, you can sue for breach of an oral contract in Singapore’s Small Claims Tribunals, provided the claim is for $20,000 or less (or $30,000 for SMEs) and meets jurisdictional requirements.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteSmall Claims Tribunals Act (Cap. 301)statuteLimitation Act (Cap. 163)statuteRules of the Small Claims Tribunals (Cap. 301, R 1)governmentState Courts Small Claims Tribunal Guide

Related Questions

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.