NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (NEA)Required to operate
Cleaning Business Licence
- Validity
- 2 Years
- Processing time
- within 14 working days
- Issuing authority
- NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (NEA)
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Who needs the Cleaning Business Licence
This licence applies to Singapore businesses registered under the following SSIC industry codes:
- Required to operateGroup 812 — CLEANING ACTIVITIES
Includes: 81211 General cleaning services (except household cleaning), 81212 Domestic/household cleaning services, 81291 Pest control services not in connection with agriculture, 81292 Cleaning, maintenance and/or treatment of swimming pools, spa pools, water playgrounds and fountains
Required documents and prerequisites
Items the applicant typically needs ready before submitting:
- Applicable for new applicants applying for the FIRST time
- Please refer to this checklist if you are applying for a Cleaning Business Licence for the first time: https://www.nea.gov.sg/docs/default-source/our-services/public-cleanliness/cleaning-business-licensing/checklist-for-new-applicants.pdf
- Applicable for applicants renewing their licence
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