Automated SOC 2 for Singapore SaaS startups. SGD invoicing, Singapore-timezone advisor, AICPA-licensed CPA shortlist and PDPA-aware policy pack. Starting at $4,995.
US buyers want SOC 2. Singapore has no SOC 2 practitioners. Here is how we close the gap.
Traditional vendors: 4–6 months via Big Four Singapore
LowerPlane: 30 days with an advisor
Big Four Singapore engagements run 4–6 months and start at Big Four prices. LowerPlane's dedicated advisor runs you through SOC 2 TSC in weeks, not quarters.
Traditional vendors: SGD 60,000+ with Big Four
LowerPlane: From SGD 20,000–35,000 Type 1
Flat USD $4,995 for the platform (SGD invoicing available). CPA audit paid separately to the firm. GST applies on Singapore-invoiced services. No bundled margin.
Traditional vendors: Rebuild evidence per regime
LowerPlane: 70% of SOC 2 covers PDPA
SOC 2 Trust Services evidence auto-tags against PDPA Protection, Access and Breach Obligations. One upload covers both.
SOC 2 is a US attestation (not a certification) issued by an AICPA-licensed CPA firm. Singapore startups pursue it because US and global enterprise buyers specifically ask for it in procurement.
It is voluntary everywhere, including Singapore. The attesting firm must be AICPA-licensed. Many AICPA-licensed firms serve Singapore companies remotely, and a growing number have Asia-Pacific engagement teams with Singapore-based managers.
Read the full SOC 2 guide →The 64 Trust Services controls plus the Singapore-specific artefacts most engagements run into.
A 4-week process designed around Singapore-timezone cadence and US CPA engagement.
Scope the attestation, select the TSC (Security + any add-ons), and get introduced to AICPA-licensed CPA firms from our Singapore shortlist.
Deploy the policy pack (SOC 2 + PDPA aligned), connect integrations (AWS/GCP/Azure, Okta, GitHub, Snyk, HRIS), fix quick-win failures.
Collect missing evidence, kick off the Type 1 engagement with your chosen CPA, open the shared Slack channel.
Deliver remaining evidence, receive Type 1 report, request bridge letter if deal cycle needs continuity, publish to trust centre.
Teams closing US and global enterprise deals from Singapore.
Our US Fortune 500 pipeline needed a SOC 2 report before signing. LowerPlane got us Type 1 in 30 days with a US CPA, delivered on Singapore time. Deal closed.
SGD invoicing saved us the FX hassle. The Singapore-timezone advisor meant weekly reviews landed at a reasonable hour, not 11pm.
We ran SOC 2 and PDPA together. 70% of our SOC 2 evidence auto-tagged against PDPA Obligations. Two regimes, one evidence set.
The Singapore-specific features Vanta, Drata and Sprinto do not ship.
| Feature | LowerPlane | Vanta | Drata | Sprinto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGD Invoicing | ✅ Available | ❌ USD only | ❌ USD only | ⚠️ On request |
| Singapore-Timezone Advisor | ✅ SGT working hours | ❌ US hours | ❌ US hours | ✅ APAC coverage |
| PDPA-Aware Policy Pack | ✅ Singapore-specific | ❌ Generic privacy | ❌ Generic privacy | ⚠️ Partial |
| SOC 2 ↔ PDPA Evidence Reuse | ✅ Auto-tagged | ❌ Manual | ❌ Manual | ⚠️ Partial |
| AICPA-Licensed CPA Shortlist | ✅ SG-aware firms | ⚠️ US-focused | ⚠️ US-focused | ✅ APAC options |
| Starting Price | $4,995/yr (~SGD 6,600) | $18,000+/yr | $12,000+/yr | $10,000+/yr |
Singapore SaaS startups commonly pair SOC 2 with PDPA (local), ISO 27001 (global) and HIPAA (healthcare).
Book a 20-minute assessment. We'll walk the plan, introduce you to a Singapore-friendly CPA firm, and show you how PDPA reuse works.