• Internationalisation

Make It Global with SMF

Whether you’re a Singapore business expanding overseas or an international company entering the region, SMF connects you to the markets, partners, and knowledge that move you forward.

Going overseas is one of the hardest things a Singapore manufacturer can do.

Through our programmes, we connect you to the people, markets, and knowledge that matter. That includes outbound business missions to priority markets, participation in relevant trade shows overseas, in-market business matching, partnerships with overseas counterparts, and practical guidance on regulations, FTAs, and entry strategy.

We also run workshops and briefings led by people who’ve done the work including industry leaders, market specialists, and members who’ve expanded successfully. You’ll learn from real cases, not generic theory.

What sets us apart is the SMF community itself. Manufacturers and business owners helping each other figure out what works in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Middle East, and beyond. When you join SMF, you tap into decades of collective experience.

Ready to take your business overseas? Speak to our team or browse upcoming missions and events.

Programmes That Open Doors

International Affiliate Membership

A structured pathway for overseas companies to connect with Singapore’s manufacturing ecosystem, access industry networks, and explore expansion opportunities in the region.

Certificate of Origin

Ordinary Certificate of Origin (OCO) issued by SMF, an Authorised Organisation appointed by Singapore Customs. Apply online via eCO.

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ)

Tap into a 3,500km² economic corridor spanning nine zones and eleven sectors. As the appointed Programme Manager, SMF guides Singapore-based companies through every stage of setting up in Johor.

GS1 Singapore

Through our partnership with GS1 Singapore, the only authorised issuer of GS1 barcodes in Singapore, SMF connects members to the world’s most widely adopted system for product identification and supply chain communication, giving businesses the tools to compete, trade, and grow with confidence on the global stage.

Ready to Grow Beyond Singapore?

Our programmes give members access to high-growth markets across Asia and beyond.