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Placement fees at maid agencies in Singapore typically range from S$1,500 to S$3,500 for a new hire, or S$500 to S$1,500 for a transfer helper who is already in Singapore. Contact Ted Recruitment directly to confirm their exact fee structure. Beyond the placement fee, households are responsible for the helper's monthly salary (typically S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience) and the monthly MOM levy — S$300 standard, or S$60 concessionary if your household has a child under 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with disability. Check carefully what is bundled into the placement fee versus billed separately. Items that may or may not be included: mandatory FDW insurance (approximately S$300–600 per year), the Settling-In Programme, the pre-employment medical examination, and Work Permit application fees. Getting a full itemised quote in writing before signing anything is strongly recommended. See the full maid agency cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate maid agency in Singapore must hold an MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence, which is publicly verifiable by name or licence number on MOM's online EA directory. At the time of this listing, no MOM EA Licence has been confirmed for Ted Recruitment Pte Ltd. You should ask the agency directly for their EA Licence number and verify it on the MOM directory before paying any deposit or signing a contract. EA Grading (A+ to C) is an additional indicator of compliance quality — A+ and A-graded agencies have stronger track records on complaint handling and regulatory adherence. Engaging an unlicensed agent is illegal, leaves you with no recourse if a placement fails, and can void any FDW insurance you have taken out. 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 from a Singapore maid agency typically covers a window of six months from the helper's arrival date, with one or more replacements included at no additional placement fee. Ask Ted Recruitment to confirm in writing: the length of the replacement window, how many replacements are included, and what circumstances void the guarantee — for example, documented mismatch is usually covered, but a change of mind by the employer may not be. It is equally important to understand the early-termination process if the placement breaks down outside the guarantee window. The household typically bears the cost of the repatriation flight, any unused portion of the MOM levy is not automatically refunded, and the Work Permit cancellation paperwork must be filed promptly. Clarifying these terms before signing protects you from unexpected costs later. 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.