Electrical works
This sub-class includes the installation of electrical systems in all kinds of buildings and/or civil engineering structures. Units in this sub-class are primarily engaged in: - installation of electrical wiring and/or fittings - installation of telecommunications wiring - installation of computer network and/or cable television wiring, including fibre optic - installation of satellite dishes - installation of lighting systems - installation of fire protection/alarms systems, without later monitoring - installation of security alarm systems, without later monitoring - installation of street lighting and electrical signals - installation of airport runway lighting - installation of connecting of electric appliances and/or household equipment, including baseboard heating
Licences & Permits
2 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.
Telecommunication Wiring Contractor Class Licence
For carrying out installation, maintenance or repair of telecommunication wiring works. For more information please visit: https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/telecommunication-wiring-contractor-class-licence
- Validity
- No expiry date. The licence is valid until it is cancelled or suspended
- Processing
- immediate upon payment
Prerequisites (6)
- Proof of Employment
- Documentary evidence to show proof of employment of wiring installer (e.g. CPF statement) and a Telecommunication Wiring Installer Class Licence
- Proof of Business Ownership
- Documentary evidence to show proof of business ownership if applicant is both the owner and wiring installer (e.g. ACRA business profile) and a Telecommunication Wiring Installer Class Licence
- Letter of Authentication for Third Party
- Letter of Authentication for Third Party (if applicable)
Minor Addition / Alteration to fire safety works refers to the erection or delection of internal partitions (including alteration to fire protection system). The erection of internal partitions should only involve materials of lightweight non-combustible construction and must not affect the fire compartmentation and means of escape provisions, or pose additional fire hazard to the building. Minor additions / alterations to fire safety works are only applicable to - Shop, office or an approved ancillary office in industrial premises - Temporary Fire Permit (TFP) or a Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) should have already been obtained.
When: if installation of fire safety systems is involved
- Processing
- available on the agency's website
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Tax Incentives & Schemes
2 schemes that businesses in this SSIC code may qualify for. Eligibility is case-by-case — talk to the relevant authority.
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 Construction 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 10% of total workforce |
Work Permit
| Tier | Monthly | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Higher-skilled (R1) | SGD 300 | PRC and NTS workers |
| Basic (R2) | SGD 700 | PRC and NTS workers, Basic skilled |
| MYE-waiver | SGD 950 | Above MYE quota, Basic skilled |
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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