Checking the trustworthiness of a business

Lists additional sources that you can check to make informed decisions.

Last updated 29 January 2026

Besides ACRA, you can check these sources to assess whether a business entity is trustworthy.

Government watchlists

Check if the business appears on these watchlists.

CASE and MAS watchlists

Watchlist	What to expect
CASE consumer alert list	CASE (Consumers Association of Singapore) provides: Lists of businesses that may be involved in dubious practices Tips on what to look out for when buying or investing
MAS investor alert list	MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) lists companies conducting unregulated financial activities.

Watchlist

What to expect

CASE (Consumers Association of Singapore) provides:

MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) lists companies conducting unregulated financial activities.

Tip: Exercise caution when dealing with businesses that appear on these watchlists.

You can search for bankruptcy orders against individuals you plan to deal with.

Use the Insolvency Search to check if a bankruptcy order has been made against a person in Singapore.

Why this matters: You should avoid dealing with anyone who is bankrupt but still appears to be involved in running a business.

CaseTrust accreditation is awarded to businesses that:

Maintain good business and customer practices
Meet a set of criteria, including transparency in their business and service policies

Research the business entity's reputation through news reports and online sources.

Exercise caution if you find: