ELECTRONIC BUILDERS LICENSING AND CONTRATORS REGISTRATION ... · ~ 1 ~ ELECTRONIC BUILDERS LICENSING AND CONTRATORS REGISTRATION SYSTEMS (eBACS) Quick Guide to the eBACS Submission

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ELECTRONIC BUILDERS LICENSING

AND CONTRATORS

REGISTRATION SYSTEMS

(eBACS)

Quick Guide to the eBACS Submission

Contractors Registration

52 Jurong Gateway Road

#06-01

Singapore 608550

Hotline: 1800 342 5222 (1800 dialbca)

E-mail: [email protected]

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Contents

Contents …………………………..…………………………………………………………………. 2

Getting started (for CRS) ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

Getting started (for BLS) ………………………………………………………………………………….. 4

Step 1: Registering an account with eBACS ………………………………………………………… 5

Step 2: Reset Password (For registered account holder) ……………………………………………. 6

Step 3: Creating a New CRS Application ..……..……………………………………………….. 7

Step 4: Creating Other CRS Applications .......................................................…... 8

Step 5: Filling Up the CRS E-Form (6 Section Pages) ……………………………………………… 9

Step 6: Submission Checklist (for CRS) .......................................................…... 15

Step 7: Creating a New BLS Application ………..……………………………………………….. 16

Step 8: Creating Other BLS Applications ..........................................................…... 18

Step 9: Filling Up the BLS E-Form (3 Section Pages) ……………………………………………… 19

Step 10: Submission Checklist (for BLS) ........................................................…... 21

Step 11: Payment and Acknowledgement …………………………………….……………………... 22

Other Information ……………………………………………………………………………………..…………… 24

Contact Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24

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• A copy of AACCRRAA

• AAuuddiitteedd AAccccoouunnttss not more than 12 months

• A copy of NNRRIICC//EEPP and CCPPFF ssttaatteemmeenntt// EEmmppllooyymmeenntt

lleetttteerr for P & T

• EEdduuccaattiioonn qquuaalliiffiiccaattiioonn for P & T

• AAwwaarrdd lleetttteerrss//IInnvvooiicceess// PPOO for each Track Record

• CCoommppaannyy CCeerrttiiffiiccaattee((ss))// LLiicceennssee((ss)) if required

Welcome to electronic Builders licensing and Welcome to electronic Builders licensing and Welcome to electronic Builders licensing and Welcome to electronic Builders licensing and Contractor Registration System (eBACS)Contractor Registration System (eBACS)Contractor Registration System (eBACS)Contractor Registration System (eBACS)

Getting started for CRS, get ready the

following documents

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Getting started for BLS, get ready the

following documents

• A copy of AACCRRAA

• A copy of Certificate of Incorporation

• AAuuddiitteedd AAccccoouunnttss not more than 18 months

((OOnnllyy ffoorr ccoorrppoorraattiioonn wwhhiicchh iiss ffoorreeiiggnn bbrraanncchheess))

• A copy of NNRRIICC//EEPP for AP & TC

• EEdduuccaattiioonn qquuaalliiffiiccaattiioonn for AP & TC

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Step 1: Registering an account with eBACS

For Existing Holder

Step 1.1: Please key in your company’s UEN number (as your User ID) and password

For New User

Step 1.2: Key in your company’s UEN number and click “ ” which will then require you to sign in via Singpass

(mandatory). Once successful login with Singpass, it will display your company name and email address.

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Step 1.3: An account activation email will be send to your registered email address and you are required to

activate your registered account via the link provided in the email.

Step 2: Reset Password (For existing account holder)

Step 2.1: key in UEN number and any of your director’s NRIC/FIN as registered in ACRA for verification. A new

password will be send to your registered email address with BCA.

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Step 3: Creating a New CRS Application

Step 3.1: Create a new application by clicking on the top menu: “APPLY FOR ADDITIONAL/UPGRADE/RENEWAL

WORKHEAD(S) APPLICATION”

Step 3.2: Read and accept the Term and Conditions

Step 3.3: Select the relevant Workhead(s) and Grade(s)

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Step 3.4: Once application is created, please click on the “Application No” to start filling up the E-form. Please

note for the submission due date.

Step 4: Creating Other CRS Applications

Step 4.1: For existing registered companies, you can apply the following applications once you have logged into

your account with the eBACS.

a) Renewal application

b) Additional Workhead Application

c) Upgrading application

d) Transfer of Company Status Application (for registered sole-proprietorship/partnership contractors who

has incorporated their firms)

e) Transfer of Workhead Application (for registered contractors who wish to transfer their registration to

subsidary companies)

Step 4.1.1: After selecting and confirming the relevant application type(s), please click on the “Application No” to

start filling up the E-forms (7 Section pages)

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Step 5: Filling Up The CRS E-Forms (7 section pages) (Note: Please be ready with the necessary scanned documents as stipulated in our registration requirements as

you will be prompted to upload the document before you can proceed with the application. For registration

requirements, please click here)

1) “Company Info” Page

Step 5.1: Please update your company’s particulars. You are also required to upload the necessary document as

prompted by the system under this section.

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2) “Financial” Page

Step 5.2: Applicants will have to ensure that the company meet the financial requirement for the respective

grade(s) that the company is applying for. (For registration requirements, please click here). You are

required to upload the necessary document as prompted by the system under this section.

3) “Company Certification” Page

Step 5.3: Applicants will have to ensure that company certification added fulfil the requirement for the respective

workhead(s) that the company is applying for. (For registration requirements, please click here). You are


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4) “Company License” Page

Step 5.4: Applicants will have to ensure that the company license added fulfil the requirement for the respective



5) “Technical Personnel” Page

Step 5.5: Applicants will have to ensure that the personnel record added fulfil the requirement for the respective



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6) “Track Records” Page

Step 5.6.1: Applicants will have to ensure that the track records added fulfil the requirement for the respective


also required to upload the necessary document as prompted by the system under this section.

Step 5.6.2: For company who is unable to meet the minimum $100,000 track record in the past 3 years for

C3/L1/Single Grade under CW,CR,ME and MW categories, please refer to step 5.7.1

Step 5.6.3: For Supply (SY) workhead, applicants will have to ensure that total track records value key in section E

(as shown below) fulfil the requirement for the respective SY workhead(s) that the company is applying

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for. (For registration requirements, please click here). You are required to key in only 3 largest track

record from the list of Section E under this section.

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7) “Other Supporting Documents” Page

Step 5.7.1: If your company is unable to meet the minimum $100,000 track record in the past 3 years for

C3/L1/Single Grade under CW,CR,ME and MW categories, your Technical Personnel is required to

attend the interview first before declaring in this section.

Step 5.7.2: If your company has insufficient track record requirements in the past 3 years for the applied grade

under SY categories (except SY01A/B/C), you are required to have the agency rights for the supply of

the products.

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Step 6: Submission Checklist (for CRS)

Step 6.1: Complete the application by going through the Submission page.

Step 6.1.1 The submission checklist will prompt you for any missing information or details required for your

application.

Step 6.1.2 Please read through the declarations and understand the terms and conditions before proceeding for

payment by clicking “Submit Application” button.

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Step 7: Creating a New BLS Application

Step 7.1: Create a new application by clicking on the top menu: “APPLY FOR NEW/ADDITIONAL/RENEWAL/VARY

OF LICENSE APPLICATION”

Step 7.2: Read and accept the Term and Conditions

Step 7.3: Select the relevant type of License(s)

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Step 7.4: Once application is created, please click on the “Application No” to start filling up the E-forms. Please

note for the submission due date.

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Step 8: Creating Other BLS Applications

Step 8.1: For existing registered companies, you can apply the following applications once you have logged into

your account with the eBACS.

a) Renewal application

b) Additional Application

c) Vary of license application (Only for GB2 to GB1)

Step 8.1.1: After selecting and confirming the relevant application type(s), please click on the “Application No” to

start filling up the E-forms (3 Section pages)

Step 8.1.2 : For renewal application, please note the renewal deadline to avoid $100 late fee per licence as

stipulated in the Building Control Acts Regulation 11.

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Step 9: Filling Up The BLS E-Forms (3 section pages) (Note: Please be ready with the necessary scanned documents as stipulated in our licensing requirements as you

will be prompted to upload the document before you can proceed with the application. (For licensing

requirements, please click here)

1) “Company Info” Page

Step 9.1: Please update your company’s particulars. You are also required to upload the necessary document as

prompted by the system under this section.

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2) “Financial” Page

Step 9.2: Applicants will have to ensure that the company meet the minimum paid up for the respective license

type(s) that the company is applying for. (For licensing requirements, please click here). You are


3) “Key Personnel” Page

Step 9.3: Applicants will have to ensure that the personnel record added fulfil the requirement for the respective

licence(s) that the company is applying for. (For licensing requirements, please click here). You are


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Step 10: Submission Checklist (for BLS)

Step 10.1: Complete the application by going through the Submission page.

Step 10.1.1 The submission checklist will prompt you for any missing information or details required for your

application.

Step 10.1.2 Please read through the declarations and understand the terms and conditions before proceeding for

payment by clicking “Submit Application” button.

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Step 11: Payment and Acknowledgement

A non-refundable processing fee is payable for each workhead/ type of license applied. Payment can be made by

Credit Cards (Master/VISA) or GIRO (existing account holder only). Click here (for registered contractors/licensed

builders who wish to apply for a GIRO account with BCA)

Step 11.1: Click “Submit” for the respective mode you have chosen.

Step 11.2: For Online payment via credit cards, you will be directed to an external secured payment gateway. Please ensure that you do not close/refresh your browser and follow through the payment procedures, before the site redirects you back to the eBACS after payment.

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Step 11.3: Click “Click to complete this transaction” to confirm application submitted. A payment receipt will be

sent to the email address as recorded at the “Company Info” page.

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Other Information

Contractor Registration System (CRS)

1) General terms of registration

2) Any other workhead

3) FAQ

Builders Licensing Scheme (BLS)

1) Builders Licensing Requirements

2) About Builders Licensing

3) FAQ

Contact Information

For all queries, please contact our hotlines:

1800 342 5222 (1800 dialbca)