General insurance (except marine and import, export and credit insurance)
This sub-class includes the underwriting of non-life insurance policies. Units in this sub-class are primarily engaged in: - underwriting and/or provision of: - accident and/or fire insurance - medical and/or health-related insurance (except permanent health insurance) - travel insurance - property insurance - pecuniary/financial loss and/or liability insurance - motor insurance - railway rolling stock and/or aircraft insurance - legal expenses insurance - income protection insurance - workers' compensation insurance
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.
Insurer and Insurance Broker Licence
Insurers and insurance brokers are licensed and governed under the Insurance Act. Insurers in Singapore comprise licensed insurers, authorised reinsurers, approved marine, aviation and transit (MAT) insurers and foreign insurers. Insurance brokers in Singapore comprise registered insurance brokers, approved MAT insurance brokers and approved reinsurance brokers.
- Processing
- available on the agency's website
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.
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 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%) |
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
Need help choosing?
Our guide helps you find the right SSIC code for your business activity.
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