If your business operates in Singapore, you can enable global reimbursements to send international payments from your SGD account. This article walks you through the setup process and required documentation.
Prerequisites
- A verified Singapore-based business bank account
- Workspace currency set to SGD
Singapore Document Requirements
- ✅ Partner Application Form
- ✅ Address verification document
- ✅ Proof of Beneficial Ownership
- ✅ Director/Board Resolution
- ✅ Memorandum & Articles of Association
- ✅ Certified ID & address for all UBOs
Step 1: Connect Your Singaporean Bank Account
- In the navigation tabs (on the left on web, and at the bottom on mobile), select Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Overview.
- Under Default currency, select SGD.
- From the Workspace settings menu, select Workflows > Add Bank Account
- Note To add a bank account, Payments must be enabled.
- Confirm the bank account currency (SGD) and country (Singapore).
- Click Confirm.
Step 2: Complete the DocuSign Form and Upload Documents
- Fill out the Global Reimbursement DocuSign form.
- Submit any required supporting documentation:
- Proof of Beneficial Ownership
- Certified ID and address for UBOs
- Director or Board Resolution
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Our Compliance Team will review your materials. Additional follow-up may be required.
- Once the review is complete, our support team will contact you to confirm.
Step 3: Confirm Test Payment
- Expensify will send a test payment to the bank account: Once sent, our support team will ask you to verify the payment amount.
- Once the test payment is confirmed, the bank account is verified to use for global reimbursement.
Step 4: Start Reimbursing Internationally
Timeline: ⏳ From the time you submit all requested documentation, it can take up to 3 weeks. We recommend pre-funding your account during this time to prevent reimbursement delays.
Once the bank account is approved for global reimbursement:
- Go to Settings > Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Workflows.
- Scroll to Make or track payments.
- Set the verified SGD bank account as the default reimbursement method.
- Instruct employees to connect their deposit account:
- Go to Settings > Account > Wallet.
- Click Add deposit-only bank account to input their non-SGD account info.
FAQ
What is a UBO?
UBO stands for Ultimate Beneficial Owner—someone who owns 25% or more of the business.
Can we use the account before it’s verified?
Not for live payments. You may pre-fund the account while waiting for verification.
Who should sign the Board Resolution?
It must be signed by your board of directors and identify authorized users for reimbursement activity.