Last updated: 2026-08-20

Which agency grants business licenses?

Licences are issued by the relevant sector regulators — e.g. MAS (financial), MOM (employment agencies, work passes), SFA (food), MOH (healthcare), LTA (transport), IMDA (media/telecom) — coordinated through the GoBusiness portal.

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