Manufacture of wireless communications equipment
This sub-class includes the manufacture of wireless communications equipment used to move signals electronically through wireless networks to transmit voice, data, text, sound and video, such as the manufacture of: - transmitting and/or receiving antenna - cable television equipment - handphones and/or smartphones - mobile communication equipment - radio and/or television studio and/or broadcasting equipment, including television cameras - modems, carrier equipment - radio and/or television transmitters - smart watches, fitness trackers, smart jewellery devices, web-enabled glasses - teleconferencing equipment - communication devices using infrared signal (e.g., remote controls) - broadcast studio equipment such as reproduction equipment, transmitting and/or receiving antennas, commercial video cameras
Licences & Permits
12 licences apply to businesses in this SSIC code depending on the specific activities you conduct. Most are activity-triggered — a holding company in 64, for example, only needs a Banking Licence if it actually conducts banking.
Certificate of Registration under the Control of Manufacture Act (All applicants other than Singapore-owned Beer and Stout applicants)
In Singapore, the manufacture of certain goods is regulated by the Control of Manufacture Act. Any person that intends to manufacture COMA-scheduled goods or their parts thereof would need to apply to be registered under the COMA. For more information please visit: COMA legislation
- Processing
- 30 working days from the submission of all required information
General Equipment Registration (GER)
GER is mandatory for registration of Mobile/IoT Base Station/Repeater System, Landmobile Radio/walkie-talkie, TV White Space devices, UWB, DSRC, IoT User Equipment and Short Range Devices where the operation requires IMDA's approval. Application is optional for equipment categories that falls under SER/ESER scheme but subject to registration fees under GER scheme.
- Validity
- 5 years
- Processing
- within the next 10 working days
Prerequisites (2)
- General Equipment Registration (GER)
- Please refer to https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/general-equipment-registration-(ger)
Hazardous Substances (HS) Permit
Any person who wishes to purchase, store and/or use any hazardous substances controlled under the Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations must obtain a Hazardous Substances Permit. For more information please visit: NEA's website
- Validity
- 5 years
- Processing
- 30 working days upon receipt of complete and accurate submission of all required documents
Prerequisites (18)
- Industrial Allocation Approval
- Clearance for use of industrial premises from NEA’s Development Control Department.
- No-Objection Letter (for storage at a 3rd party warehouse)
- Letter of consent (on letterhead) from 3rd party warehouse if hazardous substances will be stored at the 3rd party warehouse’s premises.
- The letter must state the substance name, purity, maximum quantity allowed to be stored at the stated premises.
- The warehouse must have the necessary NEA Hazardous Substances Permit / Licence to store your company’s hazardous substances.
- Emergency Response Plan
- Emergency action plan detailing the company’s response to hazardous substance spills/releases, including:
- emergency contacts,
- clean-up procedure and equipment,
- containment measures,
- engaged TIWCs,
- recovery process,
- and site layout/floor plan indicating the storage location(s) of the hazardous substances.
- ACRA Business Profile
- Current ACRA business profile of company.
- CSC/PE Certification for bulk/fixed storage tanks
- Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC) or Professional Engineer's (PE) endorsement for bulk/fixed storage tanks.
Simplified Equipment Registration (SER)
SER is applicable to: Mobile Terminals e.g. 5G/LTE/GMPCS mobile phone, IoT user equipment Broadband Access Equipment e.g. ADSL, Cable Modem and CCHN equipment
- Validity
- 5 years
- Processing
- within the next 3 working days
Prerequisites (2)
- Required Documents
- Please refer to https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/simplified-equipment-registration-(ser)
Telecommunication Dealer's (Class) Licence
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").
- Validity
- 1 year
- Processing
- 3 working days
Prerequisites (2)
- No supporting document is required
- Applicant will be contacted if any other supporting document is required.
Written Permission to Discharge Trade Effluent into a Watercourse
For factories to apply for a written permission to discharge trade effluent into a watercourse.
- Processing
- available on the agency's website
Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration (ESER)
ESER is applicable to: Short range/low power devices (SRD/LPD) e.g. alarm, RFID, radio-detection, on-site paging and vehicle radar systems, remote controls, telecommand, telemetry, wireless microphone and video transmitter, wireless LAN and Bluetooth DECT Cordless Telephone, Portable mobile radio (PMR446) and multi-channel portable radio (MCR446) at less than 500 mW DVB-T2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (e.g. DVB-T2 Set-top box, Integrated Digital TV, In-vehicle receiver) Complex multi-line equipment (e.g. PABX, KTS, ISDN, PABX, PSTN, PLC)
When: if the equipment involves telecommunications or wireless communications
- Validity
- 5 years
- Processing
- immediate
Prerequisites (2)
- Documents Needed
- Please refer to https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/enhanced-simplified-equipment-registration-(eser)
For exhibiting telecommunication equipment using radio frequency on a temporary basis for a period of not exceeding 90 days.
When: if exhibiting telecommunications equipment
- Validity
- Maximum 90 days
- Processing
- Within 10 working days upon complete submission of all information
Prerequisites (2)
- Intent Document
- A brief description on the intended use of frequency, the types of equipment to be exhibited and their functions.
For exhibiting telecommunication equipment on a temporary basis for a period of not exceeding 90 days. For more information please visit: https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/exhibition-of-telecommunication-equipment-perm
When: if exhibiting telecommunications apparatus or related products
- Validity
- Maximum 6 months
- Processing
- Within 10 working days upon complete submission of all information
Prerequisites (2)
- Document Requirements
- A brief description on the intended use of frequency, the types of equipment to be exhibited and their functions.
Localised Radio-Communication Station Licence
You should apply for a Localised Radio-communication Station Licence to operate any of the following equipment or short-range radio-communication device that does not comply with IMDA Technical Specification: Local area paging devices Radio frequency remote control devices Telemetry or alarm systems or both Transceivers (CB walkie talkies) Wireless data or voice systems Wireless microphones Any other radio-communication equipment as authorised by IMDA For more information please visit: https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/localised-radio-communication-station-licence
When: if manufacturing wireless communications equipment
- Validity
- 1 year
- Processing
- within 10 working days upon complete submission of all information
Prerequisites (3)
- Supporting documents
- Purpose of proposed station installation
- Diagram showing the justification and design of the proposed set-up
Technical Trial (with use of Frequency)
For establishing and conducting a proof of concept using radio frequency on a temporary basis. For more information please visit: https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/technical-trial-permit
When: if conducting trials involving wireless communications equipment.
- Validity
- Maximum 90 days
- Processing
- within 10 working days upon complete submission of all information
Prerequisites (3)
- Documents Needed
- Approval from Building owner if any
- Network configuration diagram or other relevant supporting documents
COFC is on voluntary basis and is for telecommunication equipment under which no approval for sale is required (equipment exempted from registration), e.g. Facsimile Transceiver.
- Validity
- Lifetime
- Processing
- within the next 3 working days for self- declaration or within the next 10 working days for evaluation by IMDA
Prerequisites (2)
- Required Documents
- Please refer to https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/confirmation-of-conformity-(cofc)
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Tax Incentives & Schemes
5 schemes that businesses in this SSIC code may qualify for. Eligibility is case-by-case — talk to the relevant authority.
Development & Expansion Incentive (DEI)
Eligibility: Existing activity in Singapore expanding into substantially new capability or capacity. Discretionary, EDB-administered.
Land Intensification Allowance (LIA)
Eligibility: Industrial site achieving Singapore's higher Gross Plot Ratio benchmarks for the activity.
Pioneer Certificate Incentive (PC)
Eligibility: Substantial new economic activity in Singapore: substantial fixed-asset investment, technology spillovers, and new-to-Singapore expertise. Approved on a discretionary, case-by-case basis.
Partial Tax Exemption (PTE)
Eligibility: Singapore tax-resident company.
Start-Up Tax Exemption (SUTE)
Eligibility: Newly incorporated SG-resident company, ≤ 20 individual shareholders (or one corporate holding ≥ 10%), not in investment-holding or property-development.
Note for SSIC : Excludes 64202 investment holding & 41001/68101 property development
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Foreign Worker Levies
This SSIC code falls under MOM's Manufacturing sector for foreign-worker levy purposes. Levies below apply per worker per month, paid by the employer in addition to salary.
S Pass
| Tier | Monthly | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | SGD 550 | Up to 18% of total workforce |
Work Permit
| Tier | Monthly | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Higher-skilled (Tier 1) | SGD 250 | Up to 25% of total workforce |
| Basic (Tier 1) | SGD 370 | Up to 25% |
| Basic (Tier 2) | SGD 470 | 25–50% |
| Basic (Tier 3) | SGD 650 | >50% (up to DRC) |
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Levies and Dependency Ratio Ceilings are reviewed periodically by MOM (rates above effective 2024-09-01).
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