Singapore

Small Claims in Singapore

S$20,000
Maximum claim amount (standard)
S$30,000
Maximum claim amount (with both parties’ written consent)
S$100
Filing fee for claims ≤ S$5,000
6 years
Limitation period for most contract/tort claims under Limitation Act
The Short Answer

Small claims cases cannot be filed in California under Singapore law; Singapore’s Small Claims Tribunals handle claims up to S$20,000 (or S$30,000 with consent).

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteSmall Claims Tribunals Act (Cap. 301)statuteLimitation Act (Cap. 163)statuteSmall Claims Tribunals Rules (Cap. 301, R 1)governmentState Courts – Small Claims Tribunal

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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.