How to Start Hotel in Singapore?

How to Open Hotel in Singapore – Licenses, Requirements, Procedure

Singapore is one of the favourite tourist destinations across the globe. In order to serve the tourists throughout the year, the hotel industry of Singapore is doing a commendable job. The hotel industry in the country is growing rapidly and it is one of the topmost contributors of revenue to the Singapore economy.

The hotel sector works closely with the government to drive strategic alignment towards the growth and development of the hotel industry. To set up a hotel in Singapore one must obtain certain licenses. Therefore, in this article, you shall learn about the things to know before setting up a hotel in Singapore.

Licenses for Setting up Hotel in Singapore

Any person who is willing to operate a hotel or lodging house or guest house or boarding house in Singapore must get from Hotels Licensing Board a Certificate of Registration in order to use the premises like a hotel and a Hotel-Keeper’s License for managing the hotel.

Procedure for Applying for Certificate of Registration and Hotel-Keeper’s License

In order to obtain a license, you have to submit an application form with the following supporting documents to the Hotels Licensing Board:
1. Letter of approval grant from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore
2. Letter with the details of the estimated commencement date of operation of the hotel
Resume of the proposed hotel keeper
1. Advertisement copy
2. A copy of all the approvals, permits and certificates obtained from various authorities
If there are no objections within 14 days of the date of advertisement, the successful processing of the application takes three weeks of time
The license is renewable on annual basis and valid till December of every year
The issuance license fee is S$100 and depending upon the number of rooms in the hotel annual registration fee ranges from S$200 to S$400

Non-Residential TV License

In order to operate or broadcast on any premise that is capable of receiving broadcasting signals, a hotel must obtain a Non-Residential TV License from the Media Development Authority of Singapore. To apply for the Non-Residential TV License, the hotel must be a registered Singapore company, business, or limited liability partnership with the Singapore companies Registrar, ACRA.

Other Licenses Required for setting up Hotel

Halal Certification
Massage Establishment License
Money Changer’s License
Swimming Pool License
Tobacco Retail License
License to Operate a Food Processing Establishment
Registration to Import Food and Food Appliances
Petroleum / Flammable Materials Storage License
Advertisement License
General Radio Communication License
Localized Private Network License
Localized Radio Communication License
Wide-area Private Network License
License to Discharge Trade Effluents
Approval for Premises

If you are looking for a hotel or a Company Registration in Singapore, get in touch with IMC Group. We offer end to end registration services to companies eyeing to set up a hotel in Singapore. We assist you in getting different licenses that are essential for the functioning of your hotel. Along with that, we also provide Accounting Services in Singapore.

With our services, you can be rest assured that your hotel set up in Singapore will be a hassle-free experience. For further enquiries, get in touch with us on +65 91269926 or fill the enquiry form on our website – www.intuitconsultancy.com/contact/.

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