endorsedOngoing

Mobile & Web App for Digital Tourist Tax Refund Provider

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Website Development

Industry

Financial Services

Duration

83 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 September 2019

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Singapore, Singapore

Project Summary

A digital tourist tax refund provider hired Slash to develop native Android and iOS mobile apps and a web-based admin/backend. The solution includes biometric checks, automated tax and invoice generation, and integrations with government servers. The delivered technology was audited and approved by government authorities, enabling the client to operate. Project management has been timely and the vendor demonstrated flexibility to accommodate regulatory-driven changes.

Key Challenges

Provide technology support to deliver services via a mobile app.
Ensure compliance with requirements established by multiple parties and government bodies.
Build both back- and frontend systems and collaborate with blockchain partners.

Project Deliverables

Native Android app
Native iOS app
Web admin/management application
Biometric authentication feature
Automated tax form and invoice generation
Government server integration

Project Solution

Slash developed native mobile applications for Android and iOS with features such as biometric checking, automated tax form and invoice generation, and automatic linking to government servers. The vendor also built a web application for backend administration and management. The engagement included collaboration with blockchain technology partners and a locally available team presence in Singapore; the client worked directly with a tech lead and a small Slash team (5–6 people).

Project Outcome

The technology was audited and approved by the government, enabling the client to operate and provide services.
Project management was fast and efficient, with Slack used for timely communication.
The vendor's flexibility allowed ongoing modifications to meet regulatory changes.

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Slash has developed an app that is compliant with government regulations, therefore allowing the client to operate and provide services. Their project management is timely and efficient. The team has a highly adaptive process and accommodates all modifications that need to be made.”
Arnaud Rubeck
Founder & CEO
Date: 04/29/2021