Guide for Business Licenses and Permits in Singapore

Certain business activities require a commercial license in Singapore. Basically, a business license is a license issued by a Singapore based agency that allows you to manage a particular type of business. In order to apply for a business license in Singapore, the company must first register with the company register.

Industry-specific business licenses in Singapore

Certain business types require a separate license before starting. The following are specific industry-specific licenses that should be obtained for running a particular business in Singapore. Generally, on a similar basis, a commercial license or license may last from two weeks to two months.

Start a retail store

Licensing requirements for retail outlets vary by type of goods and services sold. Our guide to setting up a branch office in Singapore provides comprehensive information on three popular types of business requirements for retail stores: a supermarket, pharmacies and telecommunications stores. In addition, the guide provides an overview of licenses and needs, so retailers, such as groceries and alcoholic beverages, are retailers.

Start building

There are several permits, approvals and permits required to establish a manufacturing company in Singapore. In addition, a person must apply for a work permit to the Ministry for Employment of Foreign Workers. For more information on this topic, see our guide to founding a construction company in Singapore.

Join business activities

The Singapore Business Startup Guide provides an overview of various aspects of business in Singapore, including opening a user account, applying for import/export permits and permissions, import / export taxes and fees, Singapore Imported Product Import Information Guide, License Terms to import "sensitive" goods in the country, and the Singapore Guide provides information on tax reliefs for the global schemers of the scheme. It is available to establish world business companies in Singapore