Transport via pipelines
This sub-class includes the transport of gases, liquids, water, slurry and/or other commodities via pipelines. Units in this sub-class are primarily engaged in: - operation of pump stations for the transport via pipelines - gaseous (e.g., carbon dioxide) pipeline aggregation activities typically over long distances via pipelines, where operated separately from the generation, utilisation and storage. - pipeline transportation of natural gas from processing plants to local distribution systems
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.
Petroleum & Flammable Material Pipeline Licence
Under the Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Regulations, conveyance of Petroleum and Flammable Materials (P&FM) in pipelines is under the SCDF licensing control. Anyone who intends to convey P&FM (including scheduled chemical) in pipeline running outside premises boundaries is required to obtain a licence from SCDF. P&FM can pose fire risks and endanger life and property in the event of fire. Thus, there is a need for the licensing control and also to increase the safety measures put in place for the movement and distribution of P&FM in Singapore. For more information please visit: SCDF's website
- Validity
- A licence validity period of 1 year is given
- Processing
- within 19 working days upon successful payment, when submission and site inspection are in order
Prerequisites (17)
- Required Documents for New Pipeline Submission
- One copy of the Quantitative Risk Assessment;
- One copy of the Approved Plan indicating the location of the pipeline and the isolation valves;
- A copy of the Fire Safety Certificate;
- A copy of the Manufacturer's Reports;
- A copy of the Hydrostatic Test Report or other equivalent test report to be endorsed by Professional Engineer (Mechanical);
- A copy of the Radiographic Test Report or other equivalent test report to be endorsed by Professional Engineer (Mechanical);
- A copy of the Pipeline Emergency Response Plan Acknowledgement Letter (PERP);
- A copy of the Risk Category Letter1;
- Consultation with HazMat Department with regards to the Fire Safety (P&FM) Regulations 29C and 29D;
- As-built drawings of the pipeline that fulfills the Standard and Specifications for Utility Survey in Singapore requirements certified by a Registered Surveyor with a valid practicing certificate (submission format: .dxf, .shp, .dwg & .dgn)
- 1Risk Category Letter: An official company letter indicating the risk category of the product running through the pipeline based on SS512.
- Required Documents for Renewal Pipeline Submission
- A copy of Thickness Test Report or other equivalent test report to be endorsed by Professional Engineer (Mechanical) based on the risk category declared;
- A copy of the Pipeline Emergency Response Plan Acknowledgement Letter (PERP);
- Required Documents for Termination of Pipeline Submission
- A letter to declare the decommission of pipeline is safe and is purged and certified clean;
Petroleum & Flammable Materials Transportation Licence
- Validity
- Valid for 12 months/24 months
- Processing
- is within 3 working days upon successful payment, when submission is in order
Prerequisites (20)
- LTA Test Certificate/ Malaysia Puspakom
- Test certificate issued by Land Transport Authority/ Malaysia Puspakom on the roadworthiness of the vehicle (in certified true copy)
- File format: doc, docx, pdf, jpg, rtf, htm, bmp, xls, xlsx,dwg
- Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
- Certificate of Vehicle Inspection (Mandatory)
- One certified true (or original) copy of the certificate of inspection in accordance to Regulation of the Fire Safety (Petroleum) Regulations duty endorsed by the supplier.
- File format: doc, docx, pdf, jpg, rtf, htm, bmp, xls, xlsx
- Maximum upload per application: 10 MB
- Hydrostatic and Radiographic or any equivalent Test Report endorsed by Professional Engineer (For Bulk Tank)
- One certified true (or original) copy of the following:
- 1. Hydrostatic or any equivalent Test Report
- 2. Radiographic or any equivalent Test Report
- File format: doc, docx, pdf, jpg, rtf, htm, bmp, xls, xlsx
- Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
- Letter of Authorisation from Supplier(LPG Package)
- Letter of Authorisation from Supplier(LPG Package)
- File format: doc, docx, pdf, jpg, rtf, htm, bmp, xls, xlsx
- Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
- Manufacturer's Report (For Bulk Tank)
- One certified true (or original) copy of Manufacturer's report (with tank design drawings) on the bulk tanker and bulk tank
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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
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Foreign Worker Levies
This SSIC code falls under MOM's Services 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 (Tier 1) | SGD 300 | Up to 10% |
| Basic (Tier 1) | SGD 450 | Up to 10% |
| Basic (Tier 2) | SGD 600 | 10–25% |
| Basic (Tier 3) | SGD 800 | >25% (up to DRC of 35%) |
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Levies and Dependency Ratio Ceilings are reviewed periodically by MOM (rates above effective 2024-09-01).
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