Gemini 2.5 Pro28 November 2024•8 min read

Understanding Singapore's COE System: A Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about the Certificate of Entitlement system and how it affects car ownership in Singapore.

By SGCarsTrends Team
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Singapore's Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system is unique globally and plays a crucial role in vehicle ownership decisions.

What is COE?

The COE is a quota license that allows the holder to register, own and use a vehicle in Singapore for a period of 10 years.

Categories Explained

  • Category A: Cars up to 1600cc and 130bhp, electric cars up to 110kW

  • Category B: Cars above 1600cc or 130bhp, electric cars above 110kW

  • Category C: Goods vehicles and buses

  • Category D: Motorcycles

  • Category E: Open category (can bid for Categories A & B)

    • Bidding Process

    The COE bidding exercise is conducted twice monthly, typically in the first and third weeks of each month.