Commercial renovation cost Singapore
2026 sourced per-sqft cost ranges across office, retail, F&B, clinic and industrial fit-outs — with an interactive calculator and the IRAS s14N tax-deduction detail. Every figure on this page cites its primary source.
What drives commercial renovation cost in Singapore?
Three variables decide most of the budget: space type (F&B and clinic cost 2–4× office), finish grade (CBD A-grade carries premium joinery, integrated AV, bespoke M&E) and location (CBD night-works restriction adds 15–25% over suburban Tier-B). Beyond construction, budget another 20–30% for permits, professional fees and contingency.
Typical 2026 bands: office S$60–100/sqft Source: Moom 2024 SG Office Fit-out Cost Benchmarks for a light refit through S$280–450/sqft Source: CBRE Asia Pacific Fit-Out Cost Guide for showpiece HQ floors. See the calculator below for a quick sanity-check on your space size, or the full bands by sector further down.
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- • Cleanup and handover
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Cost bands by space type
Every range below is sourced from BCA, JLL, CBRE or Moom 2024 fit-out benchmarks. Click any source chip to audit.
Office
Light refresh — paint, carpet, light partitions. Tier-B office, suburban locations.
Full fit-out with meeting rooms, M&E, finishes. Tier-A office.
CBD A-grade — bespoke carpentry, integrated AV, premium finishes.
HQ / showpiece floors. Custom joinery, statement design, bespoke M&E.
Retail
Suburban mall unit, basic fit-out.
Mid-tier mall (Jurong Point, NEX, JEM).
Orchard Road, Marina Bay, brand-flagship grade.
F&B
Small cafe — basic kitchen, simple FOH, casual finishes.
Mid-tier restaurant — proper exhaust, grease trap, decent FOH.
Fine-dining, full kitchen, bar programme, bespoke FOH.
Clinic & medical
MOH HCSA-ready partitions, infection-control finishes, sterilisation room.
Specialist clinic — imaging shielding, dedicated procedure rooms.
Aesthetic / day-surgery — bespoke FOH, premium finishes alongside clinical zones.
Clinic fit-outs are scoped against MOH HCSA licensing requirements. Source: MOH Healthcare Services Act licensing
Industrial & warehouse
B1/B2 warehouse — racking, loading bay, basic M&E.
Light industrial fit-out — office mezzanine, production zones.
Cold-storage, cleanroom, food-processing — specialised M&E and finishes.
Permits, fees & tax deduction
Beyond construction, four authorities can require submissions depending on scope — BCA for building works, SCDF for fire safety, URA for change of use, and NEA/SFA for food shops.
Minor renovation works — submission and processing fees.
Submission and processing fees for minor commercial works. Source: BCA Builder's Licence framework
Fire Safety Certificate submission — typical commercial scope.
FSC submission for typical commercial scope. Source: SCDF Fire Safety Certification
Change of Use application (e.g. shop → F&B) — base fee plus per-sqm component.
Required when converting (e.g. shop → F&B). Source: URA Change of Use guidelines
Food Shop licence application fee. Renewable.
Food shop licence application. Source: SFA Food Establishment Licensing
IRAS section 14N renovation & refurbishment deduction
Qualifying R&R works on the incoming fit-out are deductible up to S$300,000/cap Source: IRAS — Renovation or Refurbishment works (S$300k cap, 3 YA) per 3-year window. Structural alterations, major M&E plant replacement and works that extend the useful life of the building are typically excluded — they fall under capital allowances or are non-deductible.
Confirm specific treatment with your tax adviser. Source: IRAS — Renovation or Refurbishment works (S$300k cap, 3 YA)
Related guides
How to price a commercial renovation
Itemised vs lump-sum, prelims, contingency and milestone structure.
How long does commercial renovation take?
Typical durations by space type, size and permit lead-time.
BCA requirements
Builder’s Licence, CRS workheads, approved documents.
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