You need licences/permits to operate your business and to carry on certain business activities. This page lists common licences/permits that businesses in the administrative & suppor service activities sub-sector need to obtain.
Licences/Permits You Need To Operate Your Business
Licences/Permits For Business Activities
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Licences/Permits You Need To Operate Your Business
You need licences/permits to operate certain types of businesses in the administrative & support services sub-sector. Below are some examples.
- Employment Agency Licence
Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
Get this licence to provide recruitment and placement services to other employers. Businesses such as head-hunting/executive search companies, maid agencies, IT manpower & labour contracting agencies, etc. require this licence.
- Private Investigation Licence
Singapore Police Force (SPF)
Get this licence to conduct private investigation work on behalf of another person for payment or other remuneration. Businesses that provide third-party information on individuals, search for missing persons, etc. require this licence.
- Security Agency Licence
Singapore Police Force (SPF)
Get this licence to recruit and deploy security guards for the commercial provision of paid protection of persons or property. Security guard agencies require this licence.
- Travel Agent Licence
Singapore Tourism Board (STB)
Get this licence to sell and arrange accommodation, and conduct tours within or outside Singapore. Businesses such as travel & ticketing agencies, and tour operators require this licence.
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Licences/Permits For Business Activities
You also need licences/permits for certain business activities. Below are examples of the common licences/permits that businesses in the administrative & support service activities sub-sector apply for.
Building-Cleaning & Landscaping Activities
- Approval For The Transportation Of Hazardous Substances
National Environment Agency (NEA)
Get this licence to transport hazardous substances in quantities exceeding those specified by NEA. Businesses such as pest control companies must have a valid Hazardous Substances Licence before applying for transport approval.
- Permit To Buy, Store & Use Hazardous Substances
National Environment Agency (NEA)
Apply for this permit to buy, store and use hazardous substances such as pesticides. Businesses such as pest control companies may require this permit.
- Registration Certificate For Vector Control Operator
National Environment Agency (NEA)
Get this licence to provide vector control works and services like mosquito and rodent control. Businesses such as pest control companies may need to register.
Exhibition Fair & Convention Activities
- Arts Entertainment Licence
Media Development Authority (MDA)
Get this licence to conduct arts entertainment for public viewing such as plays, music and dance performances, art exhibitions, pop/rock concerts and literary recitals e.g. poetry reading, story-telling. Arts/theatre groups and event organisers/companies will require such licences, unless it comes under an arts category which is exempted from licensing.
- Licences To Use Music Videos & Karaoke Videos
Recording Industry Performance Singapore (RIPS)
Get these licences to use (e.g. play, perform and reproduce) music videos or karaoke videos. Event organisers and entertainment outlets may require these licences.
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