Register Business on ACRA

Formally incorporate your business on ACRA to be a licensed business operating in Singapore.

Cost: $300.

Business Grants And Incentives

Singapore Registered businesses are eligible for grants or government funding by Enterprise or Spring Singapore.

F&B Industry Incentives

There are incentives as well as non-financial support available if your business model is relevant and aligns to the food industry growth map.

1. Formulate Plans

Ensure that you have a plan on how you want to run your food business, including the following requirements before applying for a license.

• documentation

• food shop design

• hygiene considerations

2. Apply for Food Shop License (SFA)

Each F&B outlet requires its own food shop license. A previous licensee will have to cancel the license before a new application is approved.

Cost: $195 (valid for 1 year)

2. Get WSQ Certification - Food Hygiene Course

Food handlers, staff who handle and prepare F&B such as Chefs, sous chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants, and food stall assistants have to apply for and get certified for handling food.

Cost: $18 – $40.50

Liquor License

Under the Customs (Liquors Licensing) Regulations, any sales of intoxicating liquors in Singapore will require a liquor license issued by the Liquors Licensing Board (LLB).

There are 8 classes of licensing available, which determine the hours, where, how, and for what purposes you can supply and distribute liquor in your premises.

Cost: $110 to $880 (Valid for 1 Year) depending on the category of license

Import License

Different licenses are required depending on the type of food you import. Examples:

• Importing, exporting or transshipping meat and fish products

• Importing or transshipping fresh fruits and vegetables

• Importing fresh table eggs

Cost: $84 to $378 (valid for 1 year), depending on the type of food product you are importing.

Public Entertainment License

For F&B Establishments that include entertainment such as karaoke machines, TVs, crane game machines.

The licensing conditions and guidelines differ depending on the type of entertainment provided.

Cost: $44 to $960 (depending on whether you require entertainment on an adhoc or regular basis).