59139

Movie, video, television and other programme distribution activities n.e.c.

classLevel 4Use for ACRA Registration

This sub-class includes movie, video, television and other programme distribution activities not elsewhere classified. Examples: - distribution of instructional videos - distribution of music videos - distribution of video podcasts

SSIC Guide

Licences & Permits

1 licence 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.

Required for activityIMDA

Film (Distribution/Exhibition) Licence

For distributing films (including videotapes, VCDs and DVDs but excluding cinematograph films). For exhibiting films (including cinematograph films, videotapes, VCDs and DVDs) that are classified R21, M18 and NC16. For more information please visit: https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/film-distribution-licence

Processing
2 weeks
Prerequisites (6)
  • Age-Compliant Measures
  • Age-Compliant Measures
  • Business Proposition
  • Business Proposition
  • Location Maps
  • Location Maps
Full reference: how to apply, FAQ, prerequisites

Need help with these licences?

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

2 schemes that businesses in this SSIC code may qualify for. Eligibility is case-by-case — talk to the relevant authority.

Tax exemptionIRASPTE

Partial Tax Exemption (PTE)

Benefit: First SGD 10,000: 75% exemption; next SGD 190,000: 50% exemption. Available to all companies (including those past their 3-year SUTE window).

Eligibility: Singapore tax-resident company.

Tax exemptionIRASSUTE

Start-Up Tax Exemption (SUTE)

Benefit: First SGD 100,000 of chargeable income: 75% exemption; next SGD 100,000: 50% exemption. For each of the first 3 YAs after incorporation.

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 Services sector for foreign-worker levy purposes. Levies below apply per worker per month, paid by the employer in addition to salary.

S Pass

TierMonthlyConditions
Tier 1SGD 550Up to 10% of total workforce

Work Permit

TierMonthlyConditions
Higher-skilled (Tier 1)SGD 300Up to 10%
Basic (Tier 1)SGD 450Up to 10%
Basic (Tier 2)SGD 60010–25%
Basic (Tier 3)SGD 800>25% (up to DRC of 35%)

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

Section
J-PUBLISHING, BROADCASTING, AND CONTENT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES
Division
59-MOVIE, VIDEO, TELEVISION AND OTHER PROGRAMME PRODUCTION, SOUND RECORDING AND MUSIC PUBLISHING ACTIVITIES
Group
591-MOVIE, VIDEO, TELEVISION AND OTHER PROGRAMME PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES
Current class
59139-Movie, video, television and other programme distribution activities n.e.c.

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