SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE (SPF)
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE issues 15 business licences and permits in Singapore. Each one below targets a specific industry, activity, or premises type — click through for the full reference: validity, processing time, prerequisites, and which SSIC industry codes it applies to.
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All SPF licences
Class 5 - Temporary Liquor Licence [LLAPL002]
The Class 5 - Temporary Liquor Licence is issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for businesses intending to supply liquor. Valid for up to 30 days, the processing time is approximately 3 weeks. This licence is essential to avoid significant penalties for unlicensed liquor supply in Singapore.
Explosive User Licence for Blasting Operation
The Explosive User Licence for Blasting Operation is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for businesses involved in blasting operations. The validity period is unspecified, and processing typically takes up to 60 days.
Licence to Import or Export Explosives [AIEP002]
The Licence to Import or Export Explosives is issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for businesses involved in the import or export of explosives. This licence is valid for 30 days, with processing typically completed in 14 working days.
Liquor Consumption Permit
The Liquor Consumption Permit is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for events where liquor will be consumed. It is applicable for various events and has a processing time of 4 working days from receipt of the application and necessary supporting documents.
Liquor Licence - Extension of Operating Hours [LLAPL003]
The Liquor Licence - Extension of Operating Hours is issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and allows businesses with a valid liquor licence to extend their operating hours. The validity period is confirmed by the agency, and processing typically takes around 3 weeks.
Liquor Licence (Class 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4) [LLAPL001]
The Liquor Licence (Class 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4) is issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for businesses intending to sell or supply liquor in Singapore. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically taking around 3 weeks.
Massage Establishment Licence [MEAPL001]
The Massage Establishment Licence is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for any business providing massage services in an establishment. Validity can be 1, 2, or 3 years, with processing typically completed in 4 weeks.
Notification to Police of Exempted Massage Establishment [MEAPL002]
The Notification to Police of Exempted Massage Establishment is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for premises providing massage services under specific conditions. Validity is not applicable, and processing typically takes 1 week.
Private Investigation Agency Licence
The Private Investigation Agency Licence is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for businesses intending to operate as private investigation agencies. This licence is valid for 3 years, with processing typically taking 4 to 6 weeks.
Public Entertainment Licence [PEAPL001]
The Public Entertainment Licence is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for any entertainment provided in public-accessible places. This includes various forms of entertainment, and the licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically taking around 3 weeks.
Secondhand Goods Dealers Licence
The Secondhand Goods Dealers Licence is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for businesses dealing in secondhand goods regulated by the Police. The licence is valid for 1 or 2 years at a specific site, with processing typically completed in 3 weeks.
Security Agency Licence
The Security Agency Licence is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for companies providing security officers to clients, as defined in the Private Security Industry Act. The licence is valid for 1 or 2 years, with processing typically taking 4 to 6 weeks.
Security Clearance for Special Worker (Add New Employee)
The Security Clearance for Special Worker is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for any employee of a licensed company who will handle guns or explosives. The validity is agency-confirmed, and processing typically takes about 3 weeks.
Security Service Provider Licence
The Security Service Provider Licence is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for businesses providing security services in Singapore. The licence is valid for 3 years, with processing typically taking 4 to 6 weeks.
Weapon or Noxious Substance Licence [AAPL004]
The Weapon or Noxious Substance Licence is required by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for the manufacture, disposal, supply, possession, or transport of weapons or noxious substances. This licence is generally valid for 3 years, with processing typically completed in 30 days.