Licence, Permits and Trademarks

Certificate of Freedom From Disease Within Singapore
A Certificate of Freedom from Disease within Singapore from Animal & Veterinary Service will be required if the country/region to which you intend to export animal/bird products requires certification that Singapore is free from specific animal disease(s) of concern, to facilitate the export.

Free Sale Certificate (Vaccine) (For Business Users)
The Free Sale Certificate for Vaccine allows exporters to get Animal & Veterinary Service endorsement for their vaccine intended for export.

Health Certificate for Export of Ornamental Fish
The Licence to Import or Export Ornamental Fish is issued by Animal & Veterinary Service to traders who wishes to import, export or transship ornamental fish.

Licence for Animal Exhibition
The Licence for Animal Exhibition is issued by Animal & Veterinary Service to use a premise for animal display, exhibition, performance or distribution.

Licence for Animal Research Facility (For Business Users)
Research facilities that intends to use animals for scientific purposes to apply for and obtain a licence from AVS before commencement of work on animals.

Licence for Pet Shop (For Business Users)
The Licence for Pet Shop is issued by Animal & Veterinary Service to use a premise to keep or display pets for sale

Licence for Veterinary Centre (For Business Users)
A veterinary centre licence from AVS is required to operate and maintain a premise as a veterinary clinic or hospital.

Licence to Import or Export Ornamental Fish (For Business Users)
The Licence to Import or Export Ornamental Fish is issued by Animal & Veterinary Service to traders who wishes to import, export or transship ornamental fish.

Licence to Import/Export/Transship Animals, Birds, Eggs and Biologics
The Licence to Import/Export/Transship Animals, Birds, Eggs and Biologics may be issued by either Animal & Veterinary Service, a cluster of National Parks Board or Singapore Food Agency. This licence is required if you intend to import/export/tranship animals, birds or their products into/out from Singapore. In the case of veterinary biologics, a licence is required for their import/transshipment. Export of veterinary biologics does not require a licence.

Licence to Possess Veterinary Biologics (For Business Users)
The Licence to Possess Veterinary Biologics is issued for possession and import of veterinary biologics intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease of animals and birds, or for purposes of research in animals or birds (veterinary vaccines and pathogens are on AVS's select list, you must first obtain a Licence to Possess Veterinary Biologics). In the case of AVS regulated biologics for other purposes, a written consent may apply.

Licence to Treat Animals and Birds (For Individual Users)
A veterinary licence from AVS is required to practise veterinary medicine in Singapore.

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) accredited universities are generally acceptable for licensing in Singapore as well as RCVS-accredited veterinary schools in the UK. Veterinary degrees from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and veterinary degrees from US veterinary schools (AVMA-accredited) are generally recognisable. Membership…

Veterinary Certificate
The Veterinary Certificate may be issued by either Animal & Veterinary Service, a cluster of National Parks Board or Singapore Food Agency. This certificate allows exporters to get endorsement for certification of health and/or testing of the animals for diseases required by the destination country/region.

Advertising Sign/ Signboard Licence
To display any outdoor signs such as an advertisement or directional sign, signboard billboard, balloon signs or banner, you need to apply for a licence from BCA.

Amusement Rides Permit
The Amusement Rides Safety Act (Chapter 6A) defines an amusement ride as any mechanised or power-driven device that carries patrons on a fixed or restricted course, or within a defined area, designed for the primary purpose of giving them amusement, thrills, or excitment, and is available for use by members of the public. This definition will not cover devices that are meant primarily for transport purposes, such as monorails, trams, sky trains and amphibious vehicles.

Permit to Erect Temporary Building
A person/owner who intends to erect any temporary/makeshift structure is required to apply for a Temporary Building Permit. The application must reach BCA 3 weeks before the construction of the temporary building.

Structural and Building Plans Requirements for Rooftop Solar PV Installation
Your Qualified Person (QP) has to apply for approval of structural and building plans to BCA through CORENET if the proposed works involve any of the following: (a) structural strengthening*; (b) any plinth, platform or other base erected for the purpose of supporting the solar panels that exceed a height of 2.5m; (c) the solar panels also function as a roof shelter, covering an area that exceeds 10 square metres; or (d) any other new building works, as defined under the Building Control Act.

Licence to Supply Architectural Services
For providing architectural services that require submission of plans and certificates to authorities regulating buildings.

Air Operator Certificate
Any organisation whose principal place of business is in Singapore and which intends to operate aircraft for the purpose of public transport shall hold an Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

Air Traffic Controller Licence
All qualified ATCOs shall be in possession of a valid air traffic controller licence before they can provide any air traffic service. A person shall not provide an air traffic control service unless he holds an air traffic control licence with a valid rating and a current medical certificate.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is a certified professional who is licensed by CAAS and authorised by a CAAS-approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) to carry out inspection, repair, testing and/or maintenance work on aircraft and aircraft components.

Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (For Business Users)
Any Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) company which intends to provide its services to an owner and/or operator of a Singapore registered aircraft will need to hold the Singapore Airworthiness Requirements Part 145 (SAR-145) - Maintenance Organisation Approval.

Clearance for Aerial Photography/Videography
To conduct any aerial photography / videography flights, a clearance from CAAS is required. In addition, the applicant / operator shall undertake to ensure that the aerial photography flight is conducted in compliance with all legislative and operational requirements and any safety conditions as stated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).

Clearance for Erection of Cranes and Tall Construction Machinery
Development of buildings, use of tall construction machineries such as cranes can potentially affect safety of air navigation either due to the close proximity between the structure and an overflying aircraft, or the structure may cause an obstruction along the flight path. As such, prior clearance needs to be sought from CAAS before interests parties carry out the erection of cranes and tall construction machineries.

Clearance for Ship Crossing
The conduct of ship crossing can potentially affect safety of air navigation either due to the close proximity between the vessel and an overflying aircraft, or the vessel may cause an obstruction along the flight path. As such, prior clearance needs to be sought from CAAS before interests parties carry any ship crossings to the North and South of Changi Airport.

Flight Crew Licence
A flight crew licence is required before you can operate as a pilot of a Singapore-registered aircraft. Various categories of such licences, and their associated ratings, determine the type of aircraft and flights that you can operate in Singapore.

Glare and/or Height Control Requirements for Rooftop Solar PV Installation
Your Qualified Person (QP) has to consult CAAS on glare and/or height control if your building is located within the civil aviation zone.

Permit for Aerial Activities
Some aerial activities can potentially pose a hazard to air navigation, either due to the close proximity between an object in the air and an overflying aircraft, or an object may cause an obstruction along the flight path. As such, prior clearance needs to be sought from CAAS before interested parties carry out such activities.

Permit to fly
A permit to fly may be issued for the purpose of: a.Relocating the aircraft to a base where repairs, modification or maintenance are to be performed. b.Delivering or exporting the aircraft. c.Evacuating the aircraft from an area of impending danger, or in cases of force majeure. d.Flying aircraft that does not have a valid Certificate of Airworthiness in Singapore airspace for such purposes as flight test, post-maintenance functional flight check, aircraft handling flights,etc.

Permits for Carriage of Dangerous Goods
The permit issued by CAAS applies to all civil aircraft flying to, from or over the Republic of Singapore and to Singapore registered aircraft wherever they may be. This permit, if given, is subject to air operators’ compliance with ICAO Annex 18 and the latest edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.

Estate Agent Licence and Salesperson Registration
To conduct estate agency work such as marketing, buying, selling and/or leasing properties for third parties.

Company Registration (CR) (For Business Users)
To apply CNB Permits for import / export / transhipment of CNB controlled precursors, CNB will then issue an import / export permit to effect the shipment.

Permit Administration and Control System(PATROL) (For Business Users)
PATROL is to provide a One-Stop e-Service to allow Traders to perform all transactions pertaining to permit declarations and to align to Government’s direction to move towards Electronic Services.

Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for IoT (Level 1)
The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for IoT is launched by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) as part of efforts to improve Internet of Things (IoT) security, raise overall cyber hygiene levels and better secure Singapore's Cyberspace.

Under the scheme, smart consumer devices will be rated according to their levels of cybersecurity provisions, and a label will be issued to the smart device, enabling consumers to identify smart products with better cybersecurity provisions.

Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for IoT (Level 2)
The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for IoT is launched by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) as part of efforts to improve Internet of Things (IoT) security, raise overall cyber hygiene levels and better secure Singapore's Cyberspace.

Under the scheme, smart consumer devices will be rated according to their levels of cybersecurity provisions, and a label will be issued to the smart device, enabling consumers to identify smart products with better cybersecurity provisions.

Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for IoT (Level 3)
The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for IoT is launched by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) as part of efforts to improve Internet of Things (IoT) security, raise overall cyber hygiene levels and better secure Singapore's Cyberspace.

Under the scheme, smart consumer devices will be rated according to their levels of cybersecurity provisions, and a label will be issued to the smart device, enabling consumers to identify smart products with better cybersecurity provisions.

Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for IoT (Level 4)
The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for IoT is launched by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) as part of efforts to improve Internet of Things (IoT) security, raise overall cyber hygiene levels and better secure Singapore's Cyberspace.

Under the scheme, smart consumer devices will be rated according to their levels of cybersecurity provisions, and a label will be issued to the smart device, enabling consumers to identify smart products with better cybersecurity provisions.

Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) Monitoring Service Licence
For application of the Managed SOC Monitoring Service Licence

Penetration Testing Services Licence (PTS)
For application of the Penetration Testing Service Licence

Early Childhood Development Centre Licence (For Business Users)
All Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDCs) are required to obtain a licence under the Early Childhood Development Centres Act and Regulations.

Certificate of Registration Under The Control of Manufacture Act (For Business Users)
Any person that intends to manufacture COMA-scheduled goods or their parts thereof would need to apply to be registered under the COMA.

Licence Under The Manufacture of Optical Discs Act (For Business Users)
Any person that intends to manufacture optical discs as defined under the Manufacture of Optical Discs Act “MODA” in Singapore, for sale or other commercial purpose, must first obtain a valid MODA license from the Registrar of Optical Discs.

Electricity Generation (For Business Users)
Required for electricity generation (10 MW or more) and for trading in wholesale electricity market.

Electricity Retailer (For Business Users)
Required for the retail of electricity to contestable customers.

Electricity Wholesaler (For Business Users)
Required for trading in wholesale electricity market through electricity generated or load reduction.

Gas Shipper, Retailer or Importer (For Business Users)
Required for the importation, transportation or retailing of natural gas via gas pipeline network.

Rubber Licence (For Business Users)
For dealing in, treating and storing of natural rubber.

Application for Changes (HDB Commercial Properties)
HDB Commercial Tenants may apply for change in trade/partner(s)/business mode, transfer or renting out their properties. HDB Commercial Owners may apply for renting out their living quarters.

Application for Resale/Transfer of HDB Commercial Properties
HDB commercial premises can now lodge / or apply for their resale / transfer depending on the nature of each request.

Change of Company’s Name for HDB Commercial Tenants (For Business Users)
Applicable to HDB commercial tenants who change their company's name and no change in your business constitution including but not limited to:

1. Unique Entity Number (UEN) i.e. Business Registration Number,
2. Shareholding (where applicable),
3. Mode of Business,
4. Partnership structure where the Tenant is a partnership or a limited liability partnership and Trade.

Home Office Scheme (HDB)
HDB's Home Office Scheme is applicable for HDB residential flats and living quarters of the HDB commercial property. Only the owner(s) or other authorised persons approved by HDB to stay in the flat or living quarters (i.e. authorised occupier / tenants) are allowed to apply for the Home Office Scheme (HOS).

Certificate of Registration and Hotel-keeper’s Licence (For Business Users)
For premises with 4 or more rooms to carry out the business of providing accommodation as a hotel.

Tobacco Retail Licence (For Business Users)
For the retail of tobacco products.

Aircraft Station Licence
For installing and operating of radio communication equipment on board of Singapore registered aircraft.

Amateur Station Licence
For establishing and setting up of radio communication equipment for the purpose of radio amateur on a General Class basis.

Application for Confirmation of Conformity (COFC) (For Business Users)
Application is for equipment suppliers to apply for Confirmation of Conformity (COFC) for telecommunication equipment under which no approval for sale is required (exempted equipment).

Arts Entertainment Licence
For carrying out any form of public entertainment concerning the arts, viz. plays, musical performances, dance performances, exhibitions, variety shows and pop/ rock concerts. The Arts Entertainment Licence has to be collected from IMDA before the start of the the performance or event.

Computer Online Service Licence (For Business Users)
The ONLS Licence is for a service that propagates, promotes, or discusses political or religious issues relating to Singapore on the World Wide Web through the Internet, and which met the reach and content criteria.

Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration (ESER) (For Business Users)
Equipment registration under the Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration (ESER) Scheme is for equipment suppliers who wish to register short range/low power devices (SRD/LPD) and complex multi-line equipment.

Exhibition of Telecommunication Equipment (with Frequency)
For operate radio frequency during an exhibition on a short term basis.

Exhibition of Telecommunication Equipment (without Frequency)
For displaying of telecommunication equipment during an exhibition on a short term basis.

Experimental Station Licence (For Business Users)
For conducting research and development activities, testing, experiments or demonstrations in radio communications/radio communications equipment.

Express Letter Services (Class) Licence (For Business Users)
For providing services such as conveying, receiving, collecting, sending, dispatching or delivering local or international of express letter weighing up to 500 grams.

Facilities-based Operations Licence (For Business Users)
Applicants intending to deploy its own network/services it intends to operate/offer in Singapore will require a Facilities-based Operations (FBO) Licence from Info-communications Media Authority (IMDA).

Film (Distribution/Exhibition) Licence (For Business Users)
For distributing films (including videotapes, VCDs and DVDs but excluding cinematograph films). For exhibiting films (including cinematograph films, videotapes, VCDs and DVDs) that are classified R21, M18 and NC16.

Fixed Wireless Network (For Business Users)
For establishing and providing Fixed Wireless Network (such as use of multiple high power base or fixed station within a cluster).

General Equipment Registration (GER) (For Business Users)
Equipment registration under the General Equipment Registration (GER) Scheme is mandatory for equipment suppliers who wish to register Mobile/IoT Base Station/Repeater System, Landmobile radio/walkie-talkie, TV White Space devices, UWB, DSRC, IoT Base Station, RFID > 500 mW, etc. GER scheme is also optional for equipment categories that falls under SER/ESER scheme where applicant may opt for IMDA to evaluate the test reports instead of self-declaration. However this will be subject to registr…

General Equipment Registration by Certification Bodies (GER-CB) (For Individual Users)
Registration under General Equipment Registration by Certification Bodies is applicable only to authorised CB applicant under MRA Phase II for IMDA recognised Certification Bodies.

General Operator’s Certificate of Competency (For Individual Users)
For applying of GMDSS GOC Certificate to operate all the sub-systems and equipment of GMDSS on a Singapore registered vessel.

General Radio-comm (Mobile Station) (For Business Users)
For establishing and operating of radio communication equipment in an airport area.

General Radio-comm Station (Base or Fixed Station) (For Business Users)
For establishing and operating of radio communication equipment as a base/fixed station in an airport area.

General Radio-comm Station (Fixed Link or Relay Station) (For Business Users)
For establishing and operating a radio communication equipment as a fixed or relay microwave station.

General Radio-comm Station (Radiodetermination Station) (For Business Users For Business Users)
For establishing and setting up of radio communication equipment for radio determination purposes.

Localised Private Network (Multi-Channel Radiocom Networks and Systems) (For Business Users)
For operating a multi-channel radio-communication network (such as walkie talkie network) on a shared-use basis and within a localised area.

Localised Private Network Licence (For Business Users)
For establishing and providing Localised Private Network services (such as use of walkie talkie services within a localised area).

Localised Radio-Communication Station Licence
For the operation of remote control devices, local area paging devices, transceivers (CB walkie talkies), telemetry or alarm systems or both, wireless data or voice systems (e.g wireless LAN) and any other radio-communication equipment as may be authorised by the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA).

Nationwide TV Service Licence (For Business Users)
To apply for Nationwide TV Licence(s)

Newspaper Permit
For publishing or printing a local periodical; selling or distributing a Malaysian periodical; and selling or distributing an offshore newspaper (300 copies or more).

Niche Television Service Licence (For Business Users)
The Niche Television Service Licence is for service providers targeting specific niche market segments.

Printing Press Licence (For Business Users)
For operating a press in Singapore to print documents such as pamphlets, maps, charts, newspapers and magazines but not invoices, name cards, letter heads, etc.

Public Mobile Network (For Business Users)
For establishing and providing telecommunication services to public using multiple high power base or fixed or repeater stations.

Radio Service Licence (For Business Users)
To apply for Radio Service Licence(s).

Registration for Internet Access Service Providers and Resellers Class Licence (For Business Users)
For providing internet access services to all or part of the public (includes any single building, institution, residential or commercial complex but does not include provision to a person’s own employees for use within the person’s firm or corporation).

Registration Form C for Class Licensable Broadcasting Services
For the provision of a website/s with political or religious content.

Restricted Operator’s Certificate of Competency (For Individual Users)
For applying of GMDSS ROC Certificate to operate all the sub-systems and equipment of GMDSS on a Singapore registered vessel.

Satellite Communication Station Licence (For Business Users For Business Users)
For transmitting and/or receiving messages or data by means of satellite communications.

Services-Based Operator (Class) Licence (For Business Users)
For leasing telecommunication network elements from any Facilities-Based Operator (FBO) licensed by the Info-communications Media Development Authority(IMDA) so as to provide their own telecommunication services or to resell the telecommunication services of FBOs or Services-Based Operators (SBOs) to third parties.

Services-Based Operator (Individual) Licence (For Business Users)
For leasing telecommunication network elements from any Facilities-Based Operator (FBO) licensed by the Info-communications Media Development Authority(IMDA) so as to provide their own telecommunication services or to resell the telecommunication services of FBOs or Services-Based Operators (SBOs) to third parties.

Ship Station Licence
The Ship Station Licence is issued for the operation of the radio-communication equipment installed on-board ships registered in Singapore.

Simplified Equipment Registration (SER) (For Business Users)
Equipment registration under the Simplified Equipment Registration (SER) Scheme is for equipment suppliers who wish to register Mobile Terminals (LTE/3G/GMPCS) or Broadband Access Equipment (ADSL, Cable Modem and CCHN).

Special Purpose Station
For operating and possession of radio communication equipment which does not fall under any licence category.

Subscription International Television Service Licence (For Business Users)
For maintaining and operating an international TV broadcasting service for the purpose of transmitting programmes to other Countries/Regions through the lease of transponder(s) on satellites and / or fibre.

Technical Trial (with use of Frequency)
For establishing and conduct a proof of concept using radio frequency on a short term basis.

Technical Trial (without Frequency)
For establishing and conduct a proof of concept without using radio frequency on a short term basis.

Telecommunication Cable Detection Worker Class Licence (For Individual Users)
For providing services of detecting telecommunication cables before conducting any earthwork.

Telecommunication Dealer’s (Class) Licence (For Business Users)
For the manufacture, import, hire, sale, offer or possession for sale of any approved (by way of registration) telecommunication equipment or equipment set out in the First Schedule of the Telecommunication (Dealers) Regulations (the “Regulations”).

Telecommunication Dealer’s (Individual) Licence (For Business Users)
For the manufacture, import, hire, sale, offer or possession for sale of any approved telecommunication equipment or equipment set out in the First Schedule of the Telecommunication (Dealers) Regulations (the “Regulations”) and includes the manufacture, import and sale of non- approved equipment for the sole purpose of re-export.

Telecommunication Wiring Contractor’s (Class) Licence (For Business Users)
For performing telecommunication wiring works.

Telecommunication Wiring Installer’s Licence (For Individual Users)
For performing or carrying out personally installation or internal telecommunication wiring works.

Temporary Use of Radio Frequency
For operation of radio frequency on a temporary basis.

TV Receive-Only System Licence (For Business Users)
The Info-communications Media Development Authority issues TV Receive-Only (TVRO) System Licences to organisations that need to access time sensitive information for business decisions. These organisations include financial institutions endorsed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), commercial institutions endorsed by the Economic Development Board (EDB) or IE Singapore, media organisations endorsed by the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI), foreign embassies endorsed by…

Wide-Area Private Network Licence (For Business Users)
For establishing and providing Wide Area Private Network services (such as use of walkie talkie services within a non-localised area).

Patent Agent Form A (Registration as a Singapore Patent Agent) (For Individual Users)
Application for Registration as a Singapore Patent Agent under rule 7(1) of the Patents (Patent Agents) Rules 2001.

Patent Agent Form C (Application for a Practising Certificate) (For Individual Users)
Application for a Practising Certificate under rule 9(1) of the Patents (Patent Agents) Rules 2001.

Patent Agent Form H (Registration /Renewal of Registration as a Foreign Patent Agent) (For Individual Users)
Application for Registration as a Foreign Patent Agent under rule 10B or for Renewal of Registration as a Foreign Patent Agent under Rule 10C of the Patents (Patent Agents) Rules 2001.

Appraiser’s Licence (Lands and Buildings) (For Individual Users)
This application allows you to apply for new licence to appraise lands and buildings in Singapore.

Application for Change of Use and Parking Layout to Existing Developments (For Business Users)
Submission to obtain approval/clearance for Change of Use proposals and proposed Addition/Alteration of existing parking places and lots.

Building Works & Restricted Activities in Railway Protection Zone (For Business Users)
Required for any development or building works within the railway corridor and railway protection zone.

Bus Driver’s Vocational Licence (BDVL) / Bus Attendant Vocational Licence (BAVL)
A Bus Driver’s Vocational Licence (BDVL) is needed before a person can drive a bus and a Bus Attendant’s Vocational Licence (BAVL) is needed before a person can be a bus attendant on a school bus. Vocational licences granted by the LTA ensure that drivers are properly trained. They also bring an improved professional image to the different professions.

Class 2 Bus Service Licence
For the operation of a fare-charging scheduled bus service.

Display of Vertical Banners on Public Street Lamp Posts (For Business Users)
The displaying of vertical banners on the lamp posts within Public Street is only allowed for national events, major festivals (E.g. National Day, Christmas Day, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Chinese New Year etc.) and events supported or organised by a relevant government agency.

Notification of Road Closure (For Business Users)
Effective from 1 Nov 2010, it is mandatory for the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to be notified of any works on any roads pursuant to Section 115 of the Road Traffic Act.

Omnibus Driver’s Vocational Licence (For Business Users)
Apply for this licence to be an omnibus driver. The licence is valid only while the holder is an omnibus driver with a public transport operator.

Permit for Vehicle Movement (For Business Users)
Effective from 1 Nov 2010, the administration of vehicles which exceed the width and length requirements is transferred from Traffic Police to Land Transport Authority (LTA). This will be managed by LTA through LTA.PROMPT, together with the notification regime for overweight vehicles.

Permit to Work on Public Streets (For Business Users)
An application has to be submitted to the Authority for permission to carry out works on public streets after the necessary pre-consultation approvals have been obtained from the relevant authorities or agencies.

Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL) / Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL) (For Individual Users)
A Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL) is needed before a person can drive a taxi and a Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL) is needed before a person can drive a private hire car. Vocational licences granted by the LTA ensure that drivers are properly trained. They also bring an improved professional image to the different professions.ard via registered mail.

Application for Approved MAT Insurers (For Business Users)
Overseas insurers in designated countries may apply for approval to provide direct marine, aviation and transit (MAT) insurance in Singapore.

Application for Authorised Reinsurers
Overseas insurers may apply for authorisation to carry on life and/or general reinsurance business in Singapore.

Application for Bank Representative Office
Bank representative offices are registered under section 13A of the Banking Act (Cap. 19). A bank representative office may carry out liaison work, market research or feasibility studies, but is not allowed to transact any business in Singapore. The registration of a bank representative office does not imply that the applicant will qualify for a banking licence in future.

Application for Insurance Brokers
Insurance brokers are registered under section 35X of the Insurance Act (Cap. 142). A person who wishes to conduct insurance broking activities may be registered as a direct insurance broker, general reinsurance broker or life reinsurance broker. Insurance brokers act on behalf of clients and assist clients to arrange insurance contracts relating to general insurance business, general reinsurance business or life reinsurance business.

Application for Insurance Representative Office
Direct insurers and reinsurers need to apply for approval if they wish to set up a representative office in Singapore. Representative offices are not allowed to carry on or solicit insurance business in Singapore and can only carry on activities approved by MAS.

Application for Merchant Bank
Financial institutions (FIs) wishing to conduct banking business in Singapore must meet MAS’ admission criteria and receive written authorisation from MAS to set up a wholesale bank or merchant bank in Singapore.

Capital Markets Services Licence
Capital Markets Intermediaries are licensed under section 82 of the Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289) to carry out any or all of the regulated activities specified in the Second Schedule to the Securities and Futures Act.

Commercial Bank Licence
Setting up commercial banks in Singapore.

Financial Adviser’s Licence
Financial advisers are licensed under section 6 of the Financial Advisers Act (Cap. 110) to provide any or all of the financial advisory services specified in the Second Schedule to the Financial Advisory Services. Currently, these services include advising others on investment products, advising others by issuing research reports concerning investment products, marketing of collective investment schemes and arranging life policies.

Insurer Licence
Insurers in Singapore comprise licensed insurers, authorised reinsurers, approved marine, aviation and transit (MAT) insurers and foreign insurers. Insurance brokers in Singapore comprise registered insurance brokers, approved MAT insurance brokers and approved reinsurance brokers.

Major Payment Institution Licence
Major payment institutions are licensed and regulated under the Payment Services Act (“PS Act”) to provide payment services without being subject to the specified thresholds.

Money-Changer’s Licence
Money-changing licensees are licensed and regulated under the Payment Services Act (“PS Act”) to conduct only money-changing services i.e. the service of buying or selling foreign currency notes.

Standard Payment Institution Licence (For Business Users)
Standard payment institutions are licensed and regulated under the Payment Services Act (“PS Act”) to provide payment services below the specified thresholds.

Trust Business Licence
Licensed Trust Companies are licensed under section 3 of the Trust Companies Act (Cap. 336) to carry out trust business specified in the First Schedule to the Trust Companies Act. Trust business refers to: a. the provision of services with respect to the creation of an express trust; b. acting as trustee in relation to an express trust; c. arranging for any person to act as trustee in respect of an express trust; d. the provision of trust administration services in relation to an express trust.

Application for Permit to conduct Fund-Raising Appeal for Foreign Charitable Purposes (For Business Users)
Any person who wishes to conduct any fund-raising appeal for foreign charitable purposes, must apply for a permit from the Office of the Commissioner of Charities.

Registering A New Charity or IPC Status
Under the Charities (Registration of Charities) Regulations, organisations will have to comply with the following conditions to get registered as charities: -Purposes or objects of the organisation must be exclusively charitable; -Organisation must have at least 3 governing board members, of whom at least two must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents; and -Purposes or objects of the organisation must be beneficial wholly or substantially to the community in Singapore.

Registry of Societies (For Individual Users)

Any club, company, partnership or association of 10 or more persons, whatever its nature or object should seek registration with ROS, unless you are any of the following:

1. Any company registered under any written law relating to companies for the time being in force in Singapore
2. Any company or association constituted under any written law.
3. Any trade union registered or required to be registered under any written law relating to trade unions for the time being in Singapore…

 

Certificate of Exemption (the Moneylenders Act (Cap.188)) (For Business Users)
For entities which lend money to borrowers for specific purposes.

Insolvency Practitioner Licence (IP) (For Individual Users)
Application to hold an insolvency practitioner’s licence (new) to undertake insolvency or debt restructuring work in Singapore.

Moneylender’s Licence (For Business Users)
The Registry of Moneylenders has temporarily suspended the grant of any new moneylending licences.

Pawnbroker’s Licence (For Business Users)
For institutions who are interested to engage in pawnbroking business.

Registration of Precious Stones and Precious Metals Dealers (For Business Users)
For businesses that conduct regulated dealing (in precious stones, precious metals, precious products or asset-backed tokens) or as an intermediary for regulated dealing.

Certificate of Registration of School (For Business Users)
For registering privately-run schools operating academic classes leading to GCE examinations and courses in commercial/business studies, computer education, languages, fine arts, tuition schools, enrichment centres and foreign system/international schools (including foreign system kindergartens).

Clinical Laboratory Licence (For Business Users)
For the examination of the human body, or any matter derived from the human body. This licence is not needed if the premises are a) maintained by Government or National University of Singapore. b) forms part of the premises of a licensed private hospital.

Clinical X-Ray Laboratory Licence (For Business Users)
Clinical X-Ray Laboratory

Community Health Centre (For Business Users For Business Users)
Community Health Centre is a facility that provides auxiliary services* (such as diabetic eye/foot screening, dietary counselling, blood glucose monitoring, etc.) to support the General Practitioners to better manage their patients with chronic medical conditions.

Dental Clinic Licence (For Business Users)
For using the premises by a dentist or any other person

1. for the diagnosis or treatment of persons suffering from, or believed to be suffering from, any disease, injury or disability of mind or body; or
2. for curing or alleviating any abnormal condition of the human body by the application of any apparatus, equipment, instrument or device requiring the use of electricity, heat or light

Hospital Licence (For Business Users)
For providing lodging, treatment and care of persons who require medical treatment or who are suffering from any disease.

Medical Clinic Licence (For Business Users)
For using the premises by a medical practitioner or any other person

1. for the diagnosis or treatment of persons suffering from, or believed to be suffering from, any disease, injury or disability of mind or body; or
2. for curing or alleviating any abnormal condition of the human body by the application of any apparatus, equipment, instrument or device requiring the use of electricity, heat or light

Nursing Home Licence (For Business Users)
For nursing persons suffering or convalescing from any sickness, injury or infirmity.

Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) (For Business Users)
Hospitals and medical clinics that intend to provide services for TOP are required to apply for status as an approved institution for TOP.

Employment Agency Licence (For Business Users)
A Comprehensive licence allows you to place all types of workers without a salary cap. If you are only placing workers earning more than S$4,500 per month, you can apply for a Select licence. Please note that if you intend to apply for a Select Licence, you cannot register 78103(Maid Agencies) as one of your business activities.

Factory Notification and Registration (For Business Users)
The Occupier (e.g. factory owner) of premises defined as factories is required to either notify or register their premises with MOM before operations, to facilitate the management of workplace risk and the implementation of Safety and Health Management Systems. If the factory falls under the definition of a Major Hazard Installation (MHI), the Occupier is required to register the premises as an MHI with MOM, at least 6 months before operations.

Foreign Employee Dormitories Act Licence (For Business Users)
Under the Foreign Employee Dormitories Act, from 1 April 2023, operators of dormitories that can house 7 or more foreign employees need to obtain a licence from MOM.

Work passes and permits (For Business Users)
All foreigners who intend to work in Singapore must have a valid pass (commonly known as a work visa) before they start work. If you are engaging foreigners to work in Singapore, you must ensure that they hold a valid pass. Find out which pass is suitable, if they are eligible and how to apply.

Accreditation Scheme for Bunker Surveying Companies (For Business Users)
All bunker surveying companies in Singapore must be accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC).

Advanced Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence
Pleasure craft of 24 metres in length and above shall be handled by those who hold a valid Advance Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (APPCDL) issued by MPA.

Bunker Convention Certificate (For Business Users)
With effect from 21 Nov 08, any ship having a gross tonnage greater than 1,000 that enters or leaves the port of Singapore is required to carry on board a Bunker Convention Certificate (BCC), to attest that insurance or other financial security to cover liability for bunker oil pollution damage is in place.

Bunkering Licence (Bunker Supplier) (For Business Users)
A company shall possess a valid Bunkering Licence (Bunker Supplier) issued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) in order to supply bunkers to vessels in the Port of Singapore using its own delivery documents.

Harbour Craft Licence
Any vessel operating in port must possess a valid harbour craft licence.

Harbour Craft Manning Licence
All personnel operating harbour craft must possess a valid harbour craft manning licence.

Permit to Break-up a Vessel in Port (For Business Users)
Vessels that need to be broken up in port require written permission from the Port Master.

Permit to Launch a New Vessel in Port (For Business Users)
Vessels more than 15 metres long require written permission from the Port Master before they can be launched in port.

Permit to Lay-Up a Vessel in Port (For Business Users)
Vessels that need to be laid up in port require written permission from the Port Master.

Pleasure Craft
Pleasure craft means any craft which is intended for use within the port exclusively for sport or pleasure purposes, but does not include any craft which is used to carry passengers on sightseeing tours within the port for which each such passenger is charged a separate and distinct fare. All pleasure craft to be used in Singapore port waters must be licensed.

Pleasure Craft Driving licence
The Powered Pleasure Driving Licence (PPCDL) is required for driving engine- powered/jet-propelled pleasure craft (with SZ or SZH licence prefixes) of less than 24 metres within the port limits.

Licence for Residential Care Facilities
Operating a residential care facility for children and young persons under 16 years of age or ambulant/semi-ambulant persons aged 60 years and above.

Asatizah Recognition Scheme (For Individual Users)
For religious teacher/asatizah conducting religious classes or Quranic classes.

Halal Certification
This application allows you to make a new Halal certification application for your business.

Islamic Education Centres and Providers Registration
Anyone or any entity who wishes to conduct an Islamic education centre or be an Islamic education provider.

Fund raising Permit
Under the House to House and Streets Collection Act, all public fund-raising activities that involve house-to-house and street collections are required to be licensed by the Singapore Police Force’s Licensing Division.

Application for Registration of Public Health Pesticide & Repellents Against Vectors (For Business Users)
All Public Health Pesticide/Repellent Products intended for use against the five vectors (namely mosquitos, flies, cockroaches, rodents and rat fleas) have to be registered prior to local sales in Singapore under the Control of Vectors and Pesticides Act.

Aquatic Facility Licence
For operating a public aquatic facility.

Cleaning Business Licence (For Business Users)
Businesses offering general cleaning services at premises or any public places will need to be licensed.

Enhanced Clean Mark Accreditation Scheme (For Business Users)
To raise the overall standards and professionalism of the cleaning industry through better employment practices and productivity initiatives, together with a new accreditation requirement on progressive wages.

Environmental Control Officer and Environmental Coordinator Certificate (For Individual Users)
For the application of Environmental Control Officer and Environmental Coordinator Certificate of Registration.

Fumigation Permit (For Business Users)
Companies who have fumigators licensed by NEA to carry out fumigation by means of Hydrogen Cyanide, Methyl Bromide and/or Hydrogen Phosphide.

Fumigator Licence (For Individual Users)
For individuals wishing to become licensed fumigators.

Funeral Parlour Licence (For Business Users)
To operate a funeral parlour with embalming facilities and crematoria.

General Waste Collector Licence (For Business Users)
For collecting solid waste/refuse commercially.

General Waste Disposal Facility Licence (For Business Users)
Construct or operate a general waste disposal facility.

Hawker Stall Licence
Stallholder in hawker centres.

Hazardous Substances (HS) Licence (For Business Users)
Any person who wishes to import, use, storage and supply of hazardous substances controlled under the Environmental Protection And Management Act.

Hazardous Substances (HS) Permit (For Business Users)
Any person who wishes to purchase, store and /or use of hazardous substances controlled under the Environmental Protection And Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations.

Hazardous Substances (HS) Transport Approval (For Business Users)
Any existing HS licence holder who wishes to transport hazardous substances in quantities exceeding those specified in the Environmental Protection And Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations.

IR1 - Licence to manufacture, possess for sale or deal in irradiating apparatus or radioactive materials (For Business Users)
This licence is required for applicants intending to manufacture, possess for sale, supply, distribute or deal in ionising radiation irradiating apparatus, radioactive materials or devices containing radioactive materials

IR2 - Licence to keep, possess for use (other than sale) or use irradiating apparatus or radioactive materials (For Business Users For Business Users)
This licence is required for applicants intending to buy, purchase, keep, store, possess for use or use ionising irradiating apparatus, radiaoctive materials or devices containing radioactive materials

IR3 - Licence to handle and transport radioactive materials (For Business Users)
This licence is required for applicants intending to handle and transport radioactive materials.

IR4A/B - Licence to import or export a consignment of ionising irradiating apparatus (For Business Users)
This licence is required for applicants intending to import or export ionising radiation irradiating apparatus.

IR5A/B/C - Licence to import or export a consignment of radioactive materials, or to transit or tranship a consignment of nuclear material (For Business Users)
IR5A/B - This licence is required for applicants intending to import or export radioactive materials or devices containing radioactive materials. IR5C - This licence is required for applicants intending to transit or tranship nuclear material.

N1 - Licence to manufacture, possess for sale or deal in non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus (For Business Users)
Licence to manufacture, possess for sale or deal in non-ionising irradiating apparatus.

N2 - Licence to keep, or possess for use non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus (For Business Users)
Licence to keep, possess or use non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus

N3 - Licence to use laser (For Individual Users)
Licence to use laser

N4A/B - Licence to import or export a consignment of non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus (For Business Users)
Licence to import or export a consignment of non-ionising irradiating apparatus

R1- Registration as a radiation worker (For Individual Users)
This certificate is required for applicants intending to perform or carry out radiation work involving ionising radiation irradiating apparatus, radioactive materials or devices containing radioactive materials

Toxic Industrial Waste (TIW) Collector’s Licence (For Business Users)
Licence to collect, treat, and/or dispose of toxic industrial waste controlled under the Environmental Public Health (Toxic Industrial Waste) Regulations.

 Toxic Industrial Waste (TIW) Transport Approval (For Business Users)
Approval to transport toxic industrial waste in an amount exceeding quantities prescribed in the Environmental Public Health (Toxic Industrial Waste) Regulations.

Vector Control Operator Certificate (For Business Users)
For the application and registration of Vector Control Operator Certificate.

Vector Control Technician Licence (For Individual Users)
Employees of Vector Control Operators would have to be licensed as Vector Control Technicians or Vector Control Workers to conduct any vector control activity.

Vector Control Worker Certificate (For Individual Users)
Employees of Vector Control Operators would have to be licensed as Vector Control Technicians or Vector Control Workers to conduct any vector control activity.

Written Permission to Discharge Trade Effluent into a Watercourse (For Business Users)
For factories to apply for a written permission to discharge trade effluent into a watercourse.

CITES Permit
The CITES Permit allows importers, exporters and re-exporters to get National Parks Board approval for CITES specimens intended for import, export and re-export. This permit is required for both commercial consignments and personal effects.

Non-CITES Certificate
The Non-CITES Certificate allows commercial re-exporters to get National Parks Board approval for commercial re-export of non-CITES wildlife such as non-CITES ostrich skins and its manufactured products and non-CITES rep.

Phytosanitary Certification
Phytosanitary Certificates (PCs) are issued by the National Parks Board (NParks) of Singapore. They certify that plants and plant products exported from Singapore are free from injurious pests and diseases and meet the import requirements of the importing countries/regions.

Pre-signed CITES Permit
A pre-signed CITES permit is issued for tourist manufactured products made from CITES reptilian/non-reptilian species, like handbags, wallets/purses, belts, key holder/chains etc. A retailer of such products may apply for pre-signed CITES permits.

Pre-signed non-CITES Certificate
The Pre-signed non-CITES Certificate allows exporters and re-exporters to get National Parks Board approval for exporting and re-exporting tourist manufactured products made from non-CITES wildlife such as non-CITES ostrich skins and its manufactured products etc.

Usage of Premises in Parks
To use any premises in the parks for an event, you need approval from NParks.

Fund raising Permit
Under the House to House and Streets Collection Act, all public fund-raising activities that involve house-to-house and street collections are required to be licensed by the Singapore Police Force’s Licensing Division.

Application for Registration of Public Health Pesticide & Repellents Against Vectors (For Business Users)
All Public Health Pesticide/Repellent Products intended for use against the five vectors (namely mosquitos, flies, cockroaches, rodents and rat fleas) have to be registered prior to local sales in Singapore under the Control of Vectors and Pesticides Act.

Aquatic Facility Licence
For operating a public aquatic facility.

Cleaning Business Licence (For Business Users)
Businesses offering general cleaning services at premises or any public places will need to be licensed.

Enhanced Clean Mark Accreditation Scheme (For Business Users)
To raise the overall standards and professionalism of the cleaning industry through better employment practices and productivity initiatives, together with a new accreditation requirement on progressive wages.

Environmental Control Officer and Environmental Coordinator Certificate (For Individual Users)
For the application of Environmental Control Officer and Environmental Coordinator Certificate of Registration.

Fumigation Permit (For Business Users)
Companies who have fumigators licensed by NEA to carry out fumigation by means of Hydrogen Cyanide, Methyl Bromide and/or Hydrogen Phosphide.

Fumigator Licence (For Individual Users)
For individuals wishing to become licensed fumigators.

Funeral Parlour Licence (For Business Users)
To operate a funeral parlour with embalming facilities and crematoria.

General Waste Collector Licence (For Business Users)
For collecting solid waste/refuse commercially.

General Waste Disposal Facility Licence (For Business Users)
Construct or operate a general waste disposal facility.

Hawker Stall Licence
Stallholder in hawker centres.

Hazardous Substances (HS) Licence (For Business Users)
Any person who wishes to import, use, storage and supply of hazardous substances controlled under the Environmental Protection And Management Act.

Hazardous Substances (HS) Permit (For Business Users)
Any person who wishes to purchase, store and /or use of hazardous substances controlled under the Environmental Protection And Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations.

Hazardous Substances (HS) Transport Approval (For Business Users)
Any existing HS licence holder who wishes to transport hazardous substances in quantities exceeding those specified in the Environmental Protection And Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations.

IR1 - Licence to manufacture, possess for sale or deal in irradiating apparatus or radioactive materials (For Business Users)
This licence is required for applicants intending to manufacture, possess for sale, supply, distribute or deal in ionising radiation irradiating apparatus, radioactive materials or devices containing radioactive materials

IR2 - Licence to keep, possess for use (other than sale) or use irradiating apparatus or radioactive materials (For Business Users For Business Users)
This licence is required for applicants intending to buy, purchase, keep, store, possess for use or use ionising irradiating apparatus, radiaoctive materials or devices containing radioactive materials

IR3 - Licence to handle and transport radioactive materials (For Business Users)
This licence is required for applicants intending to handle and transport radioactive materials.

IR4A/B - Licence to import or export a consignment of ionising irradiating apparatus (For Business Users)
This licence is required for applicants intending to import or export ionising radiation irradiating apparatus.

IR5A/B/C - Licence to import or export a consignment of radioactive materials, or to transit or tranship a consignment of nuclear material (For Business Users)
IR5A/B - This licence is required for applicants intending to import or export radioactive materials or devices containing radioactive materials. IR5C - This licence is required for applicants intending to transit or tranship nuclear material.

N1 - Licence to manufacture, possess for sale or deal in non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus (For Business Users)
Licence to manufacture, possess for sale or deal in non-ionising irradiating apparatus.

N2 - Licence to keep, or possess for use non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus (For Business Users)
Licence to keep, possess or use non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus

N3 - Licence to use laser (For Individual Users)
Licence to use laser

N4A/B - Licence to import or export a consignment of non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus (For Business Users)
Licence to import or export a consignment of non-ionising irradiating apparatus

R1- Registration as a radiation worker (For Individual Users)
This certificate is required for applicants intending to perform or carry out radiation work involving ionising radiation irradiating apparatus, radioactive materials or devices containing radioactive materials

Toxic Industrial Waste (TIW) Collector’s Licence (For Business Users)
Licence to collect, treat, and/or dispose of toxic industrial waste controlled under the Environmental Public Health (Toxic Industrial Waste) Regulations.

 Toxic Industrial Waste (TIW) Transport Approval (For Business Users)
Approval to transport toxic industrial waste in an amount exceeding quantities prescribed in the Environmental Public Health (Toxic Industrial Waste) Regulations.

Vector Control Operator Certificate (For Business Users)
For the application and registration of Vector Control Operator Certificate.

Vector Control Technician Licence (For Individual Users)
Employees of Vector Control Operators would have to be licensed as Vector Control Technicians or Vector Control Workers to conduct any vector control activity.

Vector Control Worker Certificate (For Individual Users)
Employees of Vector Control Operators would have to be licensed as Vector Control Technicians or Vector Control Workers to conduct any vector control activity.

Written Permission to Discharge Trade Effluent into a Watercourse (For Business Users)
For factories to apply for a written permission to discharge trade effluent into a watercourse.

CITES Permit
The CITES Permit allows importers, exporters and re-exporters to get National Parks Board approval for CITES specimens intended for import, export and re-export. This permit is required for both commercial consignments and personal effects.

Non-CITES Certificate
The Non-CITES Certificate allows commercial re-exporters to get National Parks Board approval for commercial re-export of non-CITES wildlife such as non-CITES ostrich skins and its manufactured products and non-CITES rep.

Phytosanitary Certification
Phytosanitary Certificates (PCs) are issued by the National Parks Board (NParks) of Singapore. They certify that plants and plant products exported from Singapore are free from injurious pests and diseases and meet the import requirements of the importing countries/regions.

Pre-signed CITES Permit
A pre-signed CITES permit is issued for tourist manufactured products made from CITES reptilian/non-reptilian species, like handbags, wallets/purses, belts, key holder/chains etc. A retailer of such products may apply for pre-signed CITES permits.

Pre-signed non-CITES Certificate
The Pre-signed non-CITES Certificate allows exporters and re-exporters to get National Parks Board approval for exporting and re-exporting tourist manufactured products made from non-CITES wildlife such as non-CITES ostrich skins and its manufactured products etc.

Usage of Premises in Parks
To use any premises in the parks for an event, you need approval from NParks.

Licence to Supply Professional Engineering Services
The Professional Engineers Act provides for professional engineers to team up with allied professionals to form multi-discipline corporations and partnerships to supply professional engineering services in Singapore. The details on multi-discipline and corporate practices are contained in Part VI of the Professional Engineers Act, and Part IV of the Professional Engineers Rules.

Ticket Payment Service Licence (TPSL) (For Business Users)
For the provision of the ticket payment services in the transit area.

Event Permit Application for Use of Reservoir (For Business Users)
This is to inform all stakeholders and event organisers that they are required to seek PUB approval before holding any events or works at Marina Reservoir.

The completed Event Permit Application form and required supporting documents must be submitted in full to PUB at least five (5) weeks before event set-up. Any late or incomplete submission may result in the event not being able to take place on the scheduled date.

Plumber Licence (For Individual Users)
Application to be a Licensed Plumber to carry out water service and sanitary plumbing works.

Written Approval for the Discharge of Trade Effluent Into the Public Sewer
For discharge of trade effluent (any liquid, including particles of matter and other substances in suspension in the liquid, which is the outflow from any trade, business or manufacture or of any works of engineering or building construction) into the public sewer.

Application for Temporary Fire Permit / Fire Safety Certificate
A building owner may apply and obtain a Temporary Fire Permit (TFP) for a limited period to occupy or use the premises, prior to obtaining the FSC. The TFP is only issued on condition that the fire safety works of the project has been satisfactorily completed with very minor outstanding issues left to be complied with. The timeframe to obtain the FSC after issuance of the TFP will depend on the size, type and complexity of the project. Normally, a maximum of 6 months will be granted.

Fire Certificate (For Business Users)
Under the Fire Safety Act Section 35, the owner or occupier of any public buildings such as offices, hospitals, shopping complexes, industrial buildings and private residential buildings that fall within the criteria is required to apply and obtain a Fire Certificate.

For First Application and Renewal of Fire Certificate shall be made via the new application platform.

Lodgement of Minor Addition / Alteration Works (Minor A&A)
Minor Addition / Alteration to fire safety works refers to the erection or delection of internal partitions (including alteration to fire protection system). The erection of internal partitions should only involve materials of lightweight non-combustible construction and must not affect the fire compartmentation and means of escape provisions, or pose additional fire hazard to the building.

Petroleum & Flammable Material Import Licence (For Business Users)
Any person who wishes to import petroleum or flammable materials is required to obtain an import license from SCDF.

Petroleum & Flammable Material Pipeline Licence
The Fire Safety Act (FSA) regulates the conveyance of Petroleum and Flammable Materials (P&FM) in pipelines. Anyone who intends to convey P&FM in pipeline running outside premises boundaries is required to obtain a licence from SCDF.

Petroleum / Flammable Materials Storage Licence (For Business Users)
The Fire Safety Act (FSA) regulates the storage of petroleum and flammable materials. A licence is required for storage of highly flammable petroleum and flammable materials products with a flash point below 93 degree celsius.

Petroleum / Flammable Materials Transportation Licence
The Fire Safety Act (FSA) regulates the transportation of petroleum and flammable materials. The petroleum and flammable materials transportation licence is to ensure that the transportation is carried out in a safe manner and that proper fire safety measures / procedures are undertaken by the licensee to ensure safety environment.

Plan Approval for Fire Safety Works
Any person who wishes to commence or carry out any proposed fire safety works in any building shall apply in accordance with the Regulations made under the Fire Safety Act to the Fire Safety and Shelter Department (FSSD) for approval of the plans of the fire safety works. Such plans shall be prepared and submitted by Qualified Persons (QPs) who are registered architects or professional engineers.

Submission Requirements to SCDF for Rooftop Solar PV Installation
Your Qualified Person has to apply to SCDF for fire safety approval through CORENET. SCDF’s approval has to be sought for either: a. Plan approval; or b. Minor addition and alteration (MAA) works.

Temporary Change of Use Permit
Under Fire Safety Action Section 30, a Temporary Change of Use approval is required to erect necessary structures for exhibitions, promotions, trade fairs, carnivals or stage shows.