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Placement fees for a new-hire foreign domestic worker typically run S$1,500–3,500 at agencies in Singapore, while transfer helpers (already in Singapore on a valid Work Permit) usually cost S$500–1,500 in placement fees. On top of this, budget for the helper's monthly salary (S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience) and the monthly MOM levy — S$300 at the standard rate, or S$60 concessionary if your household includes a child under 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with disability. Check whether the quoted package bundles mandatory FDW insurance (roughly S$300–600/year), the Settling-In Programme, pre-employment medical examination, and Work Permit application — or whether these are charged on top. Get a fully itemised written quote before committing. See the full Maid Agencies cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate maid agency in Singapore must hold an MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence, which is publicly verifiable on MOM's online EA directory by agency name or licence number. The licence number should appear on the agency's website, contracts, and invoices. No MOM EA Licence is recorded in Goodchoice Employment Agency's current listing data, so you should request the licence number directly and cross-check it on the MOM directory before paying any deposit. EA Grading (A+ to C) is a further indicator of compliance and complaint-handling quality — A+ and A agencies have stronger track records. Hiring through an unlicensed agent is illegal, leaves you with no recourse if a placement breaks down, and can void your FDW insurance. Verify the EA Licence number on MOM's online EA directory before paying any deposit, and read the agency contract's replacement, refund, and early-termination clauses.

A standard replacement guarantee typically covers a defined window — often six months from the helper's arrival — within which the agency will find a replacement at no or reduced cost if the placement does not work out. Confirm how many replacements are included, what circumstances void the guarantee (for example, a documented performance or compatibility issue versus a change of mind), and the cost of any additional replacements beyond the policy. Also clarify the early-termination process: if the placement breaks down outside the guarantee window, the household is generally responsible for the helper's repatriation flight, Work Permit cancellation, and any outstanding levy. Understanding these costs in advance helps you plan and avoids surprises. As no licence data is currently on file for Goodchoice Employment Agency, confirm all guarantee and termination terms in writing before signing any contract.