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.
- Processing time
- 2 weeks
- Issuing authority
- INFOCOMM MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IMDA)
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Who needs the Film (Distribution/Exhibition) Licence
This licence applies to Singapore businesses registered under the following SSIC industry codes:
- Required to operate59131 — Movie distribution
Includes: 59131 Movie distribution
- Required to operate59139 — Movie, video, television and other programme distribution activities n.e.c.
Includes: 59139 Movie, video, television and other programme distribution activities n.e.c.
Required documents and prerequisites
Items the applicant typically needs ready before submitting:
- Age-Compliant Measures
- Age-Compliant Measures
- Business Proposition
- Business Proposition
- Location Maps
- Location Maps
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