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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Welcome to electronic
Getting started for CRS,Builders licensing
get ready the and
Contractor Registration System (eBACS)
following documents

A copy of ACRA

Audited Accounts not more than 12 months

A copy of NRIC/EP and CPF statement/ Employment

Education qualification for P & T

Award letters/Invoices/ PO for each Track Record

Company Certificate(s)/ License(s) if required

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Getting started for BLS, get ready the
following documents

A copy of ACRA

A copy of Certificate of Incorporation

Audited Accounts not more than 18 months

A copy of NRIC/EP for AP & TC

Education qualification for AP & TC

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Step 1: Registering an account with eBACS
For Existing Holder

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

For New User

Step 1.2: Key in your companys 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)

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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

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

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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
workhead(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.

5) Technical Personnel Page

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

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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
workhead(s) that the company is applying for. (For registration requirements, please click here). You are
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 companys 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
required to upload the necessary document as prompted by the system under this section.

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

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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)

Contact Information
For all queries, please contact our hotlines:
1800 342 5222 (1800 dialbca)

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