Manufacture of blank magnetic tapes, diskettes, Blu-ray technology discs, CDs, DVDs and VCDs
This sub-class includes the manufacture of blank magnetic and/or optical recording media. Units in this sub-class include the manufacture of: - blank magnetic audio and/or video tapes - blank magnetic audio and/or video cassettes - blank diskettes - blank optical discs
Licences & Permits
5 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
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.
Licence under the Manufacture of Optical Discs Act (All applicants other than local applicants)
The Manufacture of Optical Discs Act serves to enhance our regulatory system for the manufacture of optical discs by introducing further safeguards to protect rights of intellectual property rights holders. 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. The 5-year renewable MODA license is location specific, which means that the manufacturer may only manufacture optical discs in the premises stated in the license. For more information please visit: Learn More
- Validity
- 5 years (renewable)
- Processing
- 30 working days from the submission of all required information
Licence under the Manufacture of Optical Discs Act (Local applicants)
The Manufacture of Optical Discs Act serves to enhance our regulatory system for the manufacture of optical discs by introducing further safeguards to protect rights of intellectual property rights holders. 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. The 5-year renewable MODA license is location specific, which means that the manufacturer may only manufacture optical discs in the premises stated in the license. For more information please visit: Manufacture of Optical Discs Act 2004
- Validity
- 5 years (renewable)
- Processing
- 30 working days from the submission of all required information
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
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We handle the applications, document prep, and agency liaison end-to-end.
Licence requirements change — we keep this list current as part of the engagement.
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
Worth applying for any of these?
We screen eligibility and shape the application — most schemes are discretionary and need a substantive activity case.
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) |
Hiring foreign workers in this sector?
We handle Work Permit, S Pass, and EP applications alongside the incorporation — and check Dependency Ratio Ceilings before you commit headcount.
Levies and Dependency Ratio Ceilings are reviewed periodically by MOM (rates above effective 2024-09-01).
Classification Path
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