Orchestras, musical bands, choirs and dance performance activities
This sub-class includes groups (e.g., orchestras, musical bands, dance groups) and/or individual performers (dancers, musicians, organists, conductors) primarily engaged in producing live musical entertainment. This sub-class also includes: - activities of these groups/independent music and/or dance performers appearing in video and audiovisual content of all kinds - operation of arts facilities for own ensemble
Licences & Permits
3 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.
Arts Entertainment Licence
For carrying out any form of arts entertainment such as plays, stand-up comedies, dance performances, music performances (such as variety shows and concerts), art exhibitions and literary readings (such as play-readings and poetry-readings), unless exempted. For more information please visit: IMDA's Website
- Validity
- The licence is valid only for the dates applied for. These dates will be specified in the licence
- Processing
- 20 working days from receipt of complete information
Prerequisites (20)
- Plays, play-readings and poetry recitals
- Synopsis
- Finalised script. For scripts in a foreign language, English translations are to be provided.
- Multimedia material. The picture and sound should be clear and of good quality. Video footage in a foreign language is to be accompanied by subtitles.
- Art exhibitions
- Synopsis/ Theme of exhibition
- Wall texts
- Photographs/ Images of each exhibit
- Multimedia material [As above]
- For exhibitions featuring archival materials including audio visual, text, image, photograph, etc., the materials should be clear and of good quality.
- Concerts and variety shows
- Detailed programme schedule
- Layout plan of the event location
- Set list and lyrics for all songs. For lyrics in a foreign language, English translations are to be provided.
- Name(s) of artiste(s), including guest performers
- Multimedia material [As above]
- Unscripted performances e.g. dance, performance art, stand-up comedies, playback or forum theatre
- Synopsis
- Completed Content Checklist for Unscripted and Multidisciplinary Performances in which relevant information about the works should be provided (e.g. performance score, stage direction, talking points, etc.)
- Rehearsal video or video of past performances where available
Public Entertainment Licence [PEAPL001]
Unless exempted, a public entertainment or arts entertainment licence is required under the Public Entertainments (PEA) Act, Chapter 257, for any entertainment that is provided in any place to which the public or any class of public has access, whether gratuitously or otherwise. Any person who provides or assists in providing any public entertainment without a license shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000. Refer to the SPF's list of exclusions before you apply. For more information please visit: SPF's website
- Validity
- 1 year
- Processing
- Approximately 3 weeks
Prerequisites (8)
- List of Crane/ Game Machines
- Documents showing list of crane/game machine
- File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
- Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
- Others
- Additional Supporting Documents (eg. URA Land Use / HDB lodgement)
- File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
- Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
Non-Renewable Temporary Occupation Licence (NRTOL)
All events held at Orchard Road pedestrian mall (state land), including roving events. Public events with strong national, social and cultural themes are highly encouraged. Events, unless endorsed by the Orchard Road Business Association and STB, should not be used for profit-generating purposes or the promotion of commercial brands and products. Retailing is strictly not permitted. Events that can be considered include: - Exhibitions that are educational and social in nature (e.g, artworks, photography) - Cultural-related festivals endorsed by a government agency/embassy - Fashion runway shows featuring multiple fashion brands - Public concerts, gigs, performances - Events promoting signature precinct events (i.e. F1, Great Singapore Sale, etc) For more information please visit: STB's website under Licensing
When: if the event involves production of live theatrical presentations.
- 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
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
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