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How to register Sole Proprietorship in Singapore

3rd August 2012

In 2012, my wife got approval from MoM for her biz venture – ThomasEcafe.com in Singapore.  She registered for Sole Proprietorship with ACRA on 5th July 2012, requested approval from MoM on 7th July, and received confirmation on 30th July.

Perform the following steps to register the business as a Sole-Proprietor for the Dependent Pass holder residing in Singapore:

  1. Request for SingPass  if you don’t have one.
  2. Register your business with ACRA and pay the $65 fee.
  3. Contact MoM to email you the LOC for self-employment.
  4. In the LOC, in  the “Financial and Other Information” section for the employer, you can put Zero for Paid-up Capital. In the Salary details, you can put 1000 SGD or any reasonable amount you’re expecting to earn. In the Declaration by Employer section, you can put your own name and designation if you registered the biz. In the official stamp, you can put N/A if you don’t have biz stamp (as per the feedback by Prafulla in my comment list, it’s mandatory to have a biz stamp).
  5. Submit the following documents and put your business logo on all forms
    A. ACRA Business Profile
    B. Detail Description of Job Duties
    C. Venue where you will be performing job duties
    D. Reason why EntrePass is not applicable
    E. Undertaking Letter from MoM- a letter stating that you will terminate all workings of  the company should your DP be canceled
    F. Self-employment Letter – write a letter stating that you will be employing yourself
    G. Letter of Consent from MoM.
  6. Mail documents to MOM  and expect approval in 3-4 weeks.
  7. If you’re a tenant or a subtenant renting an HDB Residential flat and you want to use the HDB home address on your website, you must perform following steps:
    1. Get the owner register your details on the HDB website.
    2. Go to the HDB branch office and fill out the Home Office Declaration Form and the Home Office Application form. The Home office declaration form needs owner’s signature and NRIC number.
    3. Pay 20 SGD administration fee for Home Office application.

To renew your business after expiry, you need to pay the Biz registration fee with ACRA and submit only the Letter of Consent to MoM.

Here are some good sites for reference:

  1. http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/ftopic75000-0-asc-0.html. You will get a lot of good information about people who have shared their experience.
  2. http://www.acra.gov.sg/SoleProprietorship_Partnership/Starting_SoleProprietorship/Foreigner+Registering+a+Sole-Proprietorship+Partnership.htm

October 2017

Continuing our story, my wife had to go back India in August 2017. To continue her business, we appointed a Singapore PR as authorised representative of her biz. The ACRA site had to be updated with the new address, and we had to renew biz that got expired, change identity type from FIN to Passport, added authorised representative, changed biz address. Since her FIN was no longer valid, we took the help of a Company Secretarial Service Provider to perform these tasks.

August 2018

After my wife was back in SG, she applied for LOC approval, through a manpower consultancy, to work in her own biz registered in SG. It was approved in a week or two. Praise God!!

2020

The rules changed.

Once the LOC lapses or becomes invalid, check with MoM whether you’re eligible for a fresh LoC to continue sole proprietorship using the form below:

https://form.gov.sg/607d4e7d0eb85d00111e61af

Only after the confirmation from MoM, take the help of a manpower consultancy to apply LoC.

2022

In 2022, the LoC renewal application was rejected. The only option was to transfer the ownership to a Permanent Resident in Singapore.

God Bless!

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394 Responses

  1. Thank you so much for this, I’ve been trying to set up a sole proprietorship holding a DP for weeks and this is the most useful post I’ve found. Thanks!!!

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  2. Hi Abeesh,

    Did you make the application or your wife , I am trying similar but MOM says DP cannot register a Sole Proprietorship, only a Local can

    Regards
    Rajiv

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  3. Hello there..I came to the same problem I think Rajiv above has.

    MOM says a DP holder “CAN” register a Sole Proprietorship with ACRA but “CANNOT” work without converting DP to an eligible pass, this case “EntrePass”.
    MOM also says a DP holder “CANNOT” self-employ yourself as a DP is not allowed to work.
    Any DP holders wish to start a sole-proprietorship in Singapore must apply for EntrePass.

    What is the reason EntrePass is not applicable to your case as you stated at Step 4. D in your article?
    Please advice me on this… I would like it very much that if I can start my business without EntrePass.
    Thank you very much in advance.

    Reply

    1. Entrepass is needed only if you’re starting a company otherwise DP can register a sole proprietorship and they can be self employed by submitting LOC to MoM.

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  4. Hi Abeesh Thomas – you are a legend, thank you SO much for posting this. I have my application and documents prepared and ready to send off bar for one tiny detail: the LOC form asks for a Unique Entity Number (UEN). What is this? I only have the ACRA Registration Number from the BizFile filing. Is this the same? Don’t want to fill in the form incomplete!

    Many thanks again.

    Reply

  7. Hi – great info, thank you so much! Was just the clarity I needed.

    May I ask, what did you write for D. Reason why EntrePass is not applicable?

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  8. Hi my wife is trying to file a SP with a DP (off my PEP). She has ACRA certification already am I understanding this clearly that she does not need an entrepass? What reason do you put for it not being applicable? How long did it take you to hear back from MOM?

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  9. Hi Abeesh,

    Your post has been super helpful. Had questions about the following:

    1. What do I put as occupation in section 4D of the LOC. I am trying to set up a sole proprietorship to sell customized stationery products in Singapore.
    2. What is a reasonable salary estimate?
    3. Can I use my home address as the place where duties for business will be performed?
    4. Do you need to submit a resume and degrees with the application to MOM to get the LOC?

    Thanks so much for your help in advance!

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    1. Hi Jyoti,

      Thanks for your comments. Here is my reply to your queries:

      1. See the list of Manual Occupation in the below link:
      http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/employment-pass/when-you-apply/Pages/default.aspx

      2. Any amount, for example 1000 SGD.

      3. Yes you can use your home address. You will need to apply for Home Office License Scheme and pay 20 SGD as fee.

      4. You don’t need to submit resume and degree certificate to get the LOC approval.

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  10. Another quick question:

    How long is a reasonable estimate for duration of LOC. I know the max is 5 years but read somewhere that you need to renew your LOC every 12 months.

    Thanks again!

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  11. Hi Thomas,
    Thank you for the most useful post. It’s been such a great help. If you don’t mind me asking though, where can I find the required documents you mentioned on step 4 in your post?
    A. ACRA Business Profile
    B. Detail Description of Job Duties
    C. Venue where you will be performing job duties
    D. Reason why EntrePass is not applicable
    E. Undertaking Letter- a letter stating that you will terminate all workings of the company should your DP be cancelled
    F. Self-employment Letter – write a letter stating that you will be employing yourself
    I can’t seem to find this on MOM website (I have downloaded the LoC form myself). Thank you in advance.

    Ayu

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    1. Dear Ayu,

      You can obtain ACRA Biz profile after registering with ACRA and paying 5 SGD I believe. Rest of the documents – B to F, you can create in MS Word, writing a brief para for each.

      Cheers,
      Abeesh

      Reply

  13. Hi Abeesh, thanks for great info. I got a question though, im dependant pass holder and intending to open a retail shop in a pushcart, but also im currently working for a company, Is it possible to do both? Work and business ? Thank you

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    1. Dear Gondina,

      Thanks for your comments. To the best of my knowledge, as a dependent pass holder you cannot do both. When you do biz, you are basically self employed. You can submit only a single LoC.

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  14. Hi Abeesh,
    Love all your replies and looks like its never ending…Thx anyways.
    Here goes….
    How do I apply for Home Office License Scheme and pay 20 SGD as fee ?

    Regards,
    Yamuna

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    1. Thanks Yamuna, you can go to the HDB branch office in your area, and fill up HDB Home Office Scheme form. After filling up, you can pay the money there itself. It takes just 15 minutes for the whole process. You will need the House Owner signature on the form if you’re renting.

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  15. Hi Abeesh,
    Thank you for this informative and useful post. I have some queries regarding this:
    I am personal trainer and want to register a sole proprietorship.I am on a DP and stay in a rented condo.
    1> Can I put my present address, my owner doesn’t mind as I won’t be doing any work at home. Do I need some documents for this?
    2> What is the business registration Act Cap 32….
    In ACRA, I came across this act which I cannot understand much. I need to accept this before registering with ACRA.
    Just want to know if there are any loopholes or its pretty straight forward as mentioned in your post.
    Thanks a ton!
    regards,
    Prafulla

    Reply

  16. Hi Abeesh,

    Thanks for your very helpful write-up! We were worried this would be impossible, but you have given us hope.

    Regarding section 4D of the LoC form, do you have any thoughts on what to do if the business will be doing home calls and locum (temp) work? In this case there is no fixed “address where applicant’s duties are to be performed”.

    Thanks again!
    Jodie

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  17. Hi everyone,

    Has anyone managed to successfully obtain the approval after Abeesh?
    I was curious since there were a few contradictions early on.

    Thanks a lot to Abeesh to listing down everything lucidly.

    Cheers
    Ronnie

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    1. Hi Rajiv,

      Can you share on how much time MOM took to approve the LOC ?

      We already have applied about 4 weeks back but no updates till now. So fingers crossed.. wondering if delayed response is a negative signal..

      Thanks
      Praveen

      Reply

  19. Hi, I have registered for sole proprietorship through Bizfile for 2 business activities in single application(online). Now in the LOC form, in section 4D- Can I include both the business in that section or should I keep a seperate LOC form? Bit confused. Both the business are of different field. One is face Painting artist for parties and other one is relief teaching assistant. Please help. Thanks very much in advance. Have a nice day ahead.

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  20. Dear Mr Abeesh Thomas, Very sad to say my LOC application is not successful. Don’t know the valid reason,it does not say anything in the letter. After applying, a week later received a call from a lady , that there is no category available for my business(in my case it is face painting artist for kids party). So she advised me to choose Artist. I agreed to it. Do you think that choosen category is wrong one? Please type in you feedback about this. Please advice what else I can do to start..Thanks a lot in advance.

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  21. Many thanks for your reply. But is it advisable to re-apply with in the same category, in my case its ‘Artist’? other option I found is Artist(painter). any option to appeal? Today I tried calling MOM, no option to discuss regarding application.
    Is it allowed to re-apply immediately or should I wait for few days or month?
    Thank you a lot for your service.Thanks again.

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  23. One very basic Q… Sorry if answered by someone already..

    Where and how to submit the form and relevant documents ?
    Is it through EP Online only Or they can be sent via Post also to MOM… If by post, then which address ?

    Thanks
    Ashok

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  24. Hi Abeesh..

    U mentioned that it takes 3-4 weeks.. but how does
    Normally one come to know if LOC is approved..
    Is it sent by post.. ?
    or a mail is sent by MOM ?
    or one needs to check online for the status… ?

    Thanks

    Reply

  25. Hi Abeesh,
    Thank you for posting such relevant information and it is great of you to reply to everyones requests. I have just received a rejection from MOM for my LoC after (following the steps), and they are advising I must apply for entrepass also. I have responded that I understand it is not relevant in my case as I’m a dependant pass holder planning to be self employed as a leadership development consultant and that the LoC is the appropriate approval. They do not agree so we are in a stalemate! I already have clients lined up but am powerless to take on the work without approval. Very frustrating. Does anyone have any ideas?

    Reply

      1. Thanks Abeesh. Yes, I did mention the distinction between starting a company and the Sole prop and they still said I needed entrepass.

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          1. please tell me that i have pte ltd company and i m dp holder and i am the only director. how can i apply for employment pass for my company

  26. Hi Abeesh,
    Thanks for your immense help, happy to inform that I finally got my LOC! Two things I would like to add here which might help are:
    1: I made my company rubber stamp…as I read in somewhere that its mandatory now and their LOC got rejected because of that. It’s quite an easy task and I did not want to take a chance.
    2: Always use latest LOC form from the MOM website. My application was rejected the first time because I had used a form which I had downloaded a month before. I had to re-apply with a latest form. But finally got the approval 🙂
    Thanks once again for all the help! God bless!
    Prafulla

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      1. Hi Raj,
        Not sure about online services. But its quite easy to get it done. Just google for a rubber stamp maker nearest to your place. All they need is your ACRA registration number and company name, and you can get your company stamp ready in a day or two. Some nominal charges, depending on how you want it done.
        Hope that helps.
        Prafulla

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        1. HI Prafulla, quick question regarding the company stamp: what does a company stamp should have in order to be valid for MOM and local law (eg. company name, company address, registration number etc.)? thx much

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          1. Hi Mary! So sorry I did not see this message till today!! Hopefully your query is answered by now.
            Mine has just the company name and registration number. regards.

  28. Hi Abeesh,

    Thank you so much for the information. I plan to setup a sole proprietorship for an online business.

    The MOM website states that you need to employ a local manager to work under you. Can this be a person who is on EP? Any further info on this? Can I put my own name?

    Thanks a ton for your inputs 🙂

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      1. Under the Position Held on page 2 or the ACRA application, it asks if Owner, Manager or Owner_Manager. I guess we should put Owner+Manager for a SP?

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  29. Hi Abeesh, Thanks so much for this website it’s proved a real help in trying to negotiate the best solution for me as a freelance editor/writer. I have set up a sole proprietary company and I am now in the process of completing the LOC. The one question I have relates to part 4D section two which asks if I am supplying labor to other business entities. As I may be required to go to client’s offices to complete work for them does that count? Obviously isn’t the fact that I am being hired by a company automatically mean I am supplementing their manpower services? I am tempted to just say no as the majority of my work will be from home but I obviously don’t want to run into problems in the future. Has anyone else had experience of this? Thanks again for your site it’s really invaluable and much appreciated.

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    1. Hi Nick, Appreciate your feedback.

      As per your query, your going to the client place doesn’t count as supplying labor. Since you’re self employed, it’s absolutely fine to go to the client place and complete the work.

      Are you into technical writing?

      Best Regards,
      Abeesh

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  30. Hi Abeesh

    thanks for a very useful blog. I am also looking at setting up a sole proprietorship and am on a dependent pass. I checked with a legal firm and they said a DP holder cannot apply for sole priprietorship. Seems to be very confusing because on the ACRA website it says clearly DP holders can register. Can someone throw more light on clarifying this and also if I need a local sponsor or not?

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    1. Hi Sonia,

      You can definitely setup Sole-Proprietorship on dependent pass. You can read through the comments in my blog who have received approval for Sole-Proprietorship on Dependent Pass.

      Cheers,
      Abeesh

      Reply

      1. Thanks Abeesh for the quick response! Yes I did go through the conversation trails and was pretty sure this was possible till this consultant put some doubts in my mind. She mentioned she had called MOM twice and each time the helpdesk person said no not possible. I think the best way to move forward is to get onto the ACRA website and start the process myself, and see where it takes me.

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          1. Hi just to follow up what Abeesh said I just did exactly this set up Sole-Proprietorship on a dependent pass and then applied for an LoC for myself. Thanks to the excellent blog and Abeesh’s help I am happy to say that I got approval yesterday approx 4 weeks after applying. Thanks so much for everything Abeesh your help has proved invaluable.

  31. Hi Abeesh,
    You have helped so many people..some good Karma definitely coming your way. Could I ask you one question?
    – At the end there is a box which says: Authorized signature of Local Sponsor and Date.
    Should this be my husband as I am here on a DP? Or myself?
    with gratitude
    Rani

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  32. Hi Abeesh,
    I have spend over 4 hours searching and reading blogs, biz guides and Acra e-guides.

    I was a bit lost on how would I manage 50,000 paid up capital. Reading this blog, certainly gives me the confidence to move forward, and at least give a try.

    The only difference here is I am on a EP, and serving my notice period. Instead of searching for a job, i am setting up a online business to help Kids with special needs.

    Any ideas, how the process could be different.
    Thanks in advance.

    Cheers
    Manee

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    1. Hi Manee,

      On EP, you cannot start sole-proprietorship. Are you married? If so, you can start the Sole-Proprietorship on the DP holder.

      Feel free to ask any questions.

      Best Regards,
      Abeesh

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      1. Thanks Abeesh,

        Question:
        I have some projects for my existing company, that I agreed I will complete them.
        One of the reason they didn’t cancel my EP.

        I can apply for DP, apply for LOC to work for myself, and then register a company as a sole proprietor.

        However, in that case should my existing company apply for LOC.
        How can I do the contract job ( 10 days work), while working for
        my own company.
        Please advise.
        Thanks
        Manee

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  33. Hi Abeesh,

    First of all: many thanks for this great blog (post)!
    You are able to clarify a very misty topic: LOC’s and SP’s!

    I am following your proposed steps and I am wondering whether I should add an employment letter or a self-employment letter to the application form. On this point your advice is different then the advice I got from a HR consultant.

    There is a significant difference between those two letters according to the IRAS website. An employee has a salary and a self-employed person has the risks of losses.

    In my situation I am doing (pro bono!) free lance work and I registered a SP because I am developing an online survey tool (launch: beginning of 2015).

    So far, so good. But at this moment I have two requests for a paid free lance job. And looking at the requirements of MOM (you cannot have two LOC’s for 2 free lance jobs), an employment letter seems to be the best solution. But then I need to pay myself salary and pay for Medisave, etc.

    What are your thoughts about my situation?

    Many thanks in advance for your reply!

    Warmest,
    Patrick

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  34. Hi there Abeesh, thanks for this very useful post.
    Is there a maximum or minimum wage allowance for those holding SP?
    Can’t find any info on the subject.
    Thanks in advance, ML

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  36. Thank you Abeesh and all others who posted on this site for their invaluable help and moral support. We submitted our full document (in total 30 pages – including short business plan, CV, diploma’s) to MoM on 16 Dec 2014 and received the LoC approval on 13 Jan 2015. It might have helped that we already had a signed contract from a first client and my wife got an employment some time ago for a short project she did. But for all you out there, if you have a good story and you are able to convince the MoM, LoC are still given to people with a dependence pass who want to be self-employed!

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  37. Dear Abeesh and all other contributors, first of all thank you. Your blog and feedback has been extremely helpfull and clear. it really keeps me going knowing that it is do-able.

    I am in the middle of composing all the required information to submit to MOM for a LOC. I do like to start as a free lance Pilates instructor and i do have some (potential) clients already.

    I do struggle with 2 points and are hoping for your advise .

    1. What I should cover in a self employment letter other than stating I will be employing myself in which position and the business name.

    2. I do like to get your advise on the statement which i should write why EntrePass is not applicable. I do understand that since i am DP holder i can register a sole proprietorship and therefor can be self employed by submitting LOC to MoM. I am NOT starting a company therefor i do not require entre pass. Is this all I should write?
    or is there more i should cover. I

    thank you for your feedback.

    Shirley

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    1. Hi Shirley, Appreciate your feedback. For the points 1 and 2, what you mentioned seems sufficient. This is what I had mentioned:

      For Self-Employment – “I, xyz, will be employing myself at ThomasEcafe.com. I will be performing business activities and necessary operations for ThomasEcafe.com only”

      For the Reason why EntrePass is not Applicable – “I have registered my business as a Sole Proprietor and not as a company. Since I have not registered as a company, I do not need EntrePass but only approval from MoM to conduct business as a Sole Proprietor. The reason I have not registered as a company is because I do not have the paid up capital to meet the requirements to register a company. ”

      Best Regards,
      Abeesh

      Reply

  38. I am flabergaster and soo pleased. You make me smile. I could not believe to find an answer to my question so fast and informative.
    There are many points in the process that one can feel uncertain about and it is great to get confirmation that you are on the right track.

    Thank you soo much & have a beautiful day, Shirley

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    1. Dear Thomas, your help is endless! I’m in the beginning phases to apply for SP and Shriley’s situation is quite similar to mine.
      Shirley, did you get your approval from MoM?
      Thanks Yhomas for all the great help!!

      Reply

  39. This post is just Superb!! you should get like a medal or something for this 🙂
    I was trying to find our bits of info fro so many places, till I came across this.
    thanks !
    Also, just wanted to know what should one write in the document to say why entrypass in not applicable?

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        1. I just got my LOC….. 🙂 and Just want to thank you again coz it would not have been possible without your inputs on this page…. this was like my bible for application 🙂

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  40. Hi!
    I have gone through all the post and they really give a lot of help. However I have a basic problem. I want to do customised cakes from home and am not sure if you need a licence for the same as it comes under production of food. So before I register I need to know if MOM does give LOC for such activities and what are the requirements.
    Thanks

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  41. Wondering if anyone has experience to apply for re-issue of LOC because of expiration of LOC. Or because LOC was called because DP was renewed( cancelled and renewed).

    Can we apply for LOC online rather than sending hard copies to MOM and so getting approval faster.

    Any feedback or update is highly appreciated.
    Cheers

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    1. If the LoC term has expired, then you need to submit a fresh LOC only.
      If the DP is cancelled and renewed, you will have submit the entire docs along with fresh LOC mentioned in the blog.

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  42. Hello,
    Thanks for this website which helps a lot.
    Is everyone put CV, diplomas copy and DP copy with his letter of consent ??
    Because it’s written nowhere to add it, right ?

    Tks a lot,
    karen

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  43. Hi quick question,how do we get around the issue of the local resident manager? I am here on a dependents pass and wish to teach classes for pregnant women. I have registered with biz and now about to do LOC but wonder when someone will ask me why I don’t have a locally reside t manager….

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      1. Thank you Abeesh,the information online is so contradictory. Business stamp on its way so hopefully I can get going soon!

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  44. Hi I have a question regarding registering with ACRA. I just followed the link for ‘registering a new business’ but I only had to pay (SGD15 ) and got a message that my application to ACRA has been accepted and will take 14 days to 2 months to process. My question: Do I need to wait for ACRA to register my business before I apply for my LOC to MOM? Also, how do I get my ACRA business profile?

    Thank you so much for your help!

    Reply

    1. Hello Nazia,

      The 15 SGD is the name application fee. You need to register biz yourselves and pay 50 SGD additionally for the biz registration. Once you complete the registration, you will receive a notification to purchase the ACRA biz profile. You may do it later also. If you need help, call me at 82086393 to guide you through the process.

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  45. Hi I am currently a LTVP+ holder married to a Singapore citizen here. So I do have my own Singpass too. Very interested to setup a sole propiertorship here, not sure if anyone knows whether it is possible as alot of discussions above are about DP, not LTVP+. Would like some advices on whether I also have to seek approval from MOM and etc for LOC.. Abit confused honestly. Thanks alot for all your kind information!

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  46. Hi Abeesh,
    Thank you so much for your post and your reply. I have almost put together all my documents. Just one last question- At the end of the LOC, in section “Declaration by Employer”, it says “Authorized signature of Local Sponsor and date”, followed by “Name & Designation”
    I am here on a dependant pass. Should this be my signature and date? Or my husbands? If my husband’s, then do I need to give him sort of position in my business?

    Thank you so much for your help!

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  47. Dear Abeesh,

    I just receive the information that the LOC has been rejected because I need to send an official company letter indicating the reasons why Entrepass is not applicable.
    I am artist designer and I sent to the MOM a file as soleproprietorship. Iam here on a dependant pass.
    I don’t know what I have to write…Could you help me, please?

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      1. HEllo Abesh,
        I’ve had the same reject as Anonymous below :
        “I just receive the information that the LOC has been rejected because I need to send an official company letter indicating the reasons why Entrepass is not applicable.
        I am artist designer and I sent to the MOM a file as soleproprietorship. Iam here on a dependant pass.”
        I don’t know what I have to write…Could you help me, please?

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  48. Hi

    I recently had my application rejected and I need to submit a business plan. Is a standard business plan available and what is acceptable?

    Many thanks

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  49. Dear Abeesh,

    Thank you so much for sharing these valuable informations. My wife is in DP and i am planning to setup a small business for her. Below are my doubts, It would be great if you could answer my queries.

    *) Currently she works as a software engineer with a LOC, After registering a company in ACRA, can she apply for LOC without cancelling the current one ?
    *) I am planning to set a retail shop in singapore, can it be done with sole Proprietorship rights ?
    *) If the answer to the above question is yes, I am planning to do a import of goods from india, can i get a import license with this sole Proprietorship rights ?

    Sorry if my questions sounds silly, i am new to the business environment 🙂

    Reply

    1. Dear Senthil,

      As a DP holder, you can either setup Sole-Proprietorship (self-employed) or work in a company but not both at the same time. Guess, being employed as a s/w engineer is more profitable 🙂

      Cheers,
      Abeesh

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      1. Dear Abseesh,

        Thanks for the reply, Due to personal reason she is planning to quite her job soon, so thought of setting up a business here 🙂

        I understand that a person cant hold LOC for both ( self employment & work ), but my doubt is, if she resigns by july, can the LOC approval for self employment can be submitted only after july or can she get the LOC approval before she resign’s her job ?

        Kindly let me know, the other 2 queries which i asked in my previous message.

        Thanks again.

        Reply

        1. Hi Senthil,

          Yes, you can start a retail shop under Sole-proprietorship and as well apply for a export/import license. For food items, you will need additional approval.

          Cheers,
          Abeesh

          Reply

          1. Dear Abeesh,

            Thanks for the input, then i will start the process by june and will let you know the outcome.

  50. Hi, Abeesh

    Thanks a lot for posting this online. ^_^
    I am holding S pass now. I just resigned from my current job, and my last day of work will be 30th April 2015. Can i setup Sole-Proprietorship (self-employed) here in Singapore? Do i need to find a friend who is a Singaporean or PR?

    Thank you!

    Reply

  52. Hello Abeesh!
    I am thinking registering a sole proprietorship so I can do freelance job. I am on a DP. I currently live in a HDB (tenant). Since I would work from home, the address would be the HDB one. However, I do not want to put the address on my website. Do I have to ignored the point 6 or by “you want to use the HDB home address on your website”, you meant using the HDB address as the address of the buisiness?

    Reply

    1. Oh I forgot. I do not think I will get contract regularly, maybe one every 3 months. So I will not get a salary every months. Do you think it may cause problem for the LoC?

      Reply

    2. I also forgot one thing. The company that I would do freelance job is a company that is not based in Singapore (at all). They are in Montreal. I do not know yet if would get paid here in Singapore or in Montreal. If I am getting paid in Montreal, do I have to create my buisiness here to be able to work on those contracts?

      Reply

  53. Dear Abeesh,

    As a DP holder, I would like to start a sole proprietorship to work as a freelance photographer here in Singapore. Looking back over the above posts, I note that there were a number of documents required to apply for the LOC, but looking at the current MOM Letter of Consent Application Form, none of these documents seem to be required. Do you know if the process has changed, or is there a special process for DPs seeking LOCs with Sole Proprietorships?

    Thank you,

    Catherine

    Reply

    1. Yes, since you’re being self employed through Sole Proprietorship, these documents are needed, otherwise it’s not possible to get approval as you can read the comments of the people who were denied approval due to lack of some documents.

      Reply

  54. My appeal has been approved ! So my application for LoC has been granted (after more than 2 months of waiting !
    Thanks again for your help !

    Reply

  55. Hi Abeesh,

    You’ve made it so easy to understand how to submit for SP on a DP – thank you!
    I’m about to put together the documents required to support the LoC. I’ve seen that you’ve sent a sample template to assist with justifying why entrepass is not valid. It would be great appreciated if you’re able to email me a copy of this as well.

    Also – I have 2 projects confirmed. Is it sufficient to include the email confirming this work as supporting document or should I be checking if the client is able to provide an official letter? Just don’t want to hassle the client unless it is absolutely critical.

    Thanks.

    Kind Regards,
    Swati

    Reply

  56. Hi Abeesh,

    I just wanted to let you know that I followed your instructions and received my LoC! Thank you so much for all the information – it’s such a brilliant resource.

    Reply

  57. Hi Abeesh

    Many thanks for posting such an informative and helpful post – it has been invaluable in guiding us with our application.

    One quick query though, it says on the MOM website that you can submit your application online (which takes 7 days) or in hard copy (which takes several weeks).

    Do you know whether the online option can be used to reduce the application time or are there any disadvantages to doing this?

    Reply

          1. Thanks for all the inputs here. I have registered my SP, and putting together the LoC application. Will update the outcome.

  58. Hi Abeesh

    Thanks anyway, yes I will try later this week once I’ve gotten all my documents together and I’ll let you know how it goes.

    All the best
    Craig

    Reply

  59. Hello Abeesh,

    I am on DP in Singapore. I like to start my own photography business at my home. Can you please help me what are the steps I need to follow to do this.

    Thanks in advance.

    Reply

    1. Hi Deepthi,

      Follow the steps I mentioned in my blog to start a Sole-Proprietorship and network with individuals who will lead you to the potential customers.

      Best Regards,
      Abeesh

      Reply

  60. Hi…thanks so much for the useful posts…
    I am in the process of setting up my sole proprietorship. A little confused about the dates. When applying to ACRA , the date of business registration is the date on which I am applying.
    As a sole proprietor, should I be applying as manager and owner or only owner ?
    As manager and owner does the date of entry of manager need to be the same date as that of starting the business?

    Reply

    1. Hi Sudeshna,

      You need to apply only as a Owner, i believe you’re on a DP in Singapore.

      If I understood correctly, the date of entry will be the date on which you applied for sole-proprietorship. It will be displayed on the business profile as Registration Date – use the same information.

      Hope it answers your question.

      Best Regards,
      Abeesh

      Reply

      1. thanks for your reply.
        I have registered as manager/owner. should I change it to owner only?

        Will it be possible for you to send me some sample for self employment letter etc.

        thanks a ton.

        Reply

  61. Hi Abeesh,

    First of all, I wanted to thank you for all your advises and for your help on your website. It is very kind of you and extremely helpful.

    I have just registered my business as a Sole Propietorship for a consulting business and would like to know if you have on one side an example you could kindly send me of a self-employment letter and another one on how to explain why the entry pass is not applicable in this case? I have tried to search some valid ones on line but have not got them.

    Thanks a million for your super help and best regards, Susana

    Reply

      1. Hi Abeesh

        I’m also looking to get my application in early next week. I would be grateful if you could likewise forward the sample letters to me.

        Many thanks for all your help so far – much appreciated!

        Best regards
        Craig

        Reply

  62. Hi Abeesh

    Unfortunately I do not have a happy outcome. I applied around three weeks ago sending in all the information you suggested and just had my rejection as I am ‘not eligible to apply for a letter of consent’. Any experience with this or how I can appeal? It seems so unfair that some are granted and others not…

    Thanks
    Rowan

    Reply

  63. Thank you so much for all the great help and tips you put together. What an awesome page. So glad I found it. I hope I have now all the knowledge and tools gathered to apply for my SP as a DP holder.
    Wish me luck !!!!

    Reply

  64. Hi Abeesh,

    Thanks for this post. This is a wonderful resource and really helpful.

    I am planning to submit my LOC application next week.

    I would be grateful if you could email me the sample letters as well.

    Also, as a SP, can I give myself any designation eg Creative Director or does it have to be Owner/SP?

    Many thanks!

    Megha

    Reply

  65. Hi,

    Does work experience matters?u wife wants to start a sole proprietorship but she is fresh graduate. But she has a company who would like to hire her as freelance for web development, thanks.

    Reply

      1. Hi,
        thanks.
        For point 6. B. The Home office declaration form needs owner’s signature and NRIC number

        1. Do we need Owner’s signature?
        2. If yes, did you ask your Owner to come to HDB Branch Office?
        3. What if the Owner is overseas?

        Thanks again.

        Reply

        1. Sorry one more question,

          Do I need to apply for Home Office before applying for LOC, need to include home office declaration in LOC documents?? Or I can get LOC first and later apply for Home Office approval?

          I would appreciate if you can please send me the sample letters, thanks a lot.

          Reply

        2. Yes, you need Owner’s signature and NRIC number, but owner need not come HDB branch office. If the owner is overseas, get the signature on the paper, and ask him to send you the scanned copy or fax copy. You can explain to the HDB branch officer, that the owner is overseas, so you’re submitting the scanned/fax copy.

          Reply

  66. Hi Abeesh,

    I am please to let you know, I summited the business plan as an appeal process and my application is now approved!

    Thank you so much for all your help it is most appreciated.

    Best regards

    Reply

  67. Hi Abeesh,
    I would like your advice also 😉 I m on a LTVP pass under my common law spouse (EP holder). I have a client that is ready to pay me as a consultant for at leat 6 months but does not want to hire me under EP. Can I set up a sole proprietorship under my husband and put me as local manager ? Do you think I will be able to get a LOC ? Thanks!

    Reply

  68. Thanks Abeesh (and everyone!) for this helpful forum.
    I have registered SP with ACRA last week and I am planning to submit my LOC application during following weeks.

    I would be grateful if you could email me the sample letters as well.

    Also, does anyone know if the business plan is required? If yes, would you please share the template you used for a BP?

    Additionally, quick question regarding a company stamp – what does a company stamp should have in order to be valid for MOM and local law (eg. company name, company address, registration number etc.)

    Thanks much!

    Reply

    1. Some may need business plan, for example, sports coach, others may not. I didn’t submit a biz plan to MoM. Hope somebody in this list can fwd you. Company stamp – basic information is sufficient – biz name, address, email id, registration number, phone number.

      Reply

  70. Hello Abeesh,

    Please need your advise and suggestion here:

    I am currently on EP and will go on DP by Mid June (I have resigned from my current Job ). The reason I resigned is because I want to start my own work in Singapore, which deals in bringing celebrities to SG… and I have no other partners for the company and i dont intend to at this stage.

    What I have read and heard is to start a company you need PR/ citizen on board as partners.
    – I don’t have the above, so I cannot open a private limited. So i need plan B

    Plan B is, as I will be on DP, then I start a sole proprietorship. Then the BIG question comes is how do I legally work in my own company?

    – Aacra says I need a local manager? Do I need one as I already reside in the country?
    – How the LOC part work in this case?

    MOM is too tough to get through via landline? Do you suggest going there? If yes then which office MOM is ideal for such queries? One needs to take appointment?

    Any recommendation on company which helps me in setting up and LOC documentation sorted?

    Thank you in advance for helping me.

    Cheers
    Pri

    Reply

    1. Hi

      When you apply to MoM for approval after registering the sole-proprietorship with ACRA, you’re basically requesting for self-employment.

      You can call me at 82086393 for clarification.

      Best Regards,
      Abeesh

      Reply

      1. Hey Abeesh,

        Thank you for sharing your no. Would really like to chat with you.
        Just cannot get through your mobile no.
        Anywhere else can i please call you?

        Thank you again.

        Warmest,
        Priyanka

        Reply

  71. Great post! probably the only one around. Can you help send across sample templates. Hoping to seal this soon. Thanks!!

    Reply

  72. Abeesh

    I just discovered your blog after wanting to check if a person can register for 2 Separate businesses ( sole proprietorship) under the same owner, and was wondering what does paid up capital under SP meant . I supposed to can be $1 base on your response.
    So going thru your replies and queries , I am very impressed and appreciate there is a guy that is so helpful. Thank you.

    Reply

  73. This is an amazing page!

    My question is this: as a DP holder I am interested in setting up a sole proprietorship. However my skills are in two areas. These are Web development and personal training. Is it possible to set up an entity with two such diverse activities?

    Thanks in advance.

    Reply

      1. Hi Abeesh, unfortunately the personal training is of a fitness nature. Doing just one probably won’t earn me enough but I want to combine the two as they are both my strengths that I can freelance as.

        Steve

        Reply

  74. Thanks so much for your excellent post and everyone else’s comments too. I got my LoC to be a freelance writer in under 3 weeks from submission.

    Reply

  75. thanks u so much dear Sir! I refer this page to my friend and he got approval from Mom. waiting more business tips from your side.
    Regards
    Blogging Solutions

    Reply

  76. Hi sir,
    Iam planning to send letter of consent to the MOM.
    please help me with the below doubts
    1. Which method you suggest online method or mail method .
    2. Please send me the samples of the documents that are required as mentioned by you.
    Thanks in advance.

    Reply

      1. Hi sir,
        Thanks to you for the great help. Received the sample templates. Soon will submit the LOC and let you know the result.
        Regards,
        Akhila.

        Reply

  77. Hi Abeesh

    I had got my LOC in January and have been operating as a sole proprietor. Do we need to have a CPF number as a sole proprietor?

    Reply

  78. Hello Abeesh!

    Your post is great and very-very useful!
    Could you please sent to me some examples or templates of the next documents:
    1) LOC (link in your post is incorrect)
    2) the following documents:
    A. ACRA Business Profile
    B. Detail Description of Job Duties
    C. Venue where you will be performing job duties
    D. Reason why EntrePass is not applicable
    E. Undertaking Letter – a letter stating that you will terminate all workings of the company should your DP be cancelled
    F. Self-employment Letter – write a letter stating that you will be employing yourself

    Are all of these documents mandatory for providing to MOM or I can skip anything?

    Do I need to create a business logo and stamp? How can I do it? By using any e-service? If yes, please, provide me links.

    For sending documents to MOM which e-mail address should I use? Could you sent me e-mail address or link to form for sending all of these documents.

    With million thanks for your post, answers and help!!!
    Daria

    Reply

  79. Hi,

    Thomas my wife got loc approved. Took around 3 weeks. Thanks for all the help.

    Does she need to open a business bank account? Or open a personal account Will also do? Any advice on which bank is best for sole proprietors will be of much help. Thanks again. Cheers!

    Reply

      1. Hi Thomas,
        That’s good if savings account can be used. So the cheque should be issued in her name? When we file for tax just file as individual income tax? thanks a lot again.

        Reply

          1. Wow that makes it more easy. It’s same as the way ppl like me on EP pay tax. Thanks a lot.

  80. Hi abeesh,
    You are a star!
    I just got my business registration certificate done as sole prop. Can you send me a link to download loc form and sample docs needed to apply for loc!
    Regards!
    Jitin bhalla

    Reply

  81. Hi abeesh,
    You are a star!

    I just got my business registration certificate done as sole prop. Can you send me a link to download latest loc form and sample docs needed to apply for loc!

    Regards!
    Jitin bhalla

    Reply

    1. Hi Jitin,

      What I hear now from the people are that LOC form cannot be downloaded from the MoM website, you will have to log in to the EP online and apply for LOC, but it seems like people are facing issues in getting the LoC form. Would like to hear from the readers how they solved this problem.

      Cheers,
      Abeesh

      Reply

      1. Hi
        Thank you so much for all your help regarding this issue. Did you find any link or solution for filling out the LOC? I downloaded it last time but can not now. Also can’t find where to fill it out online. Thank you
        Rani

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  82. Hi Abeesh,

    I called MOM and they are saying that after 01st June 2015, You need to hire Employment agency for applying LOC if you are employing urself in the sole prop.

    From now onwards no offline application is allowed for applying LOC.

    Thanks,

    Reply

    2. I contacted MOM and can offer a second confirmation of this new rule: “You may approach an Employment Agency (EA) to assist in the submission of the LOC application via EP Online as we no longer accept manual applications.”

      Does anyone know if such an EA exists to handle the LOC submission, especially in the case of a DP sole proprietorship?

      Or is there an affordable service for helping with the whole process? Most online companies are quoting in the thousands to do a simple sole proprietorship setup.

      Reply

        1. Hi….I think they mean that you can only access the form if you have an EP and hence they are saying you must go through an Employment Agency. However I have called a few and they are so clueless! They have no idea about the requirements for a Sole Prop.
          Do share if anyone can find a solution to this problem.

          Reply

  83. Hi Abeesh,
    Iam happy that my loc is approved through online. The MoM has guided me in this. Thanks for everything.
    Regards,
    Akhila.

    Reply

  84. Hi
    Sure. The MoM Will ask to write an email that why an Loc is required. After that it will respond by saying that an employment agent should be chosen to apply the loc through online. After that the agent will let us know about the approval. One can call MoM to know the procedure as well. They will guide by giving the email I’d.
    Thanks.

    Reply

    1. Hi Akila,
      Could you let me know which Agent you used. MoM has given me this information but not a list of agents to be used.
      Thanks
      Rani

      Reply

    2. Hello Akhila

      Can you please share the name, contact and charges of the agent you applied with? Thanks for your help.

      Regards
      SamDinakr

      Reply

  85. Hi, i have an enquiry, im on DP on my father’s EP and i started a sole-proprietor business and applied for LOC, but my DP is going to be cancelled next year when i turn 21. But now the MOM is requiring a letter from me say that all operations will be terminated when DP is cancelled and also has no intention to expand business. If that is the case, i thought i transfer the SP to my mother’s name, or turn my SP into private limited company and be the foreign director myself, however my main concern is that will the letter i write about terminating the operation cause any complication if i do so? Please advise. Thanks

    Reply

  86. Hi Abeesh,
    I have submitted my application for LOC to one EA and he is saying that your business is not yet updated in MOM list and it will take some more time.

    Is it possible that business registered on 18th june in ACRA is still not notified with MOM,Is there is a procedure involve in it?

    regards,
    Jitin bhalla

    Reply

    2. Hi Jitin,
      Someone I spoke to did tell me that it takes a while for Acra to connect with MOM but this seems rather long. Maybe you can write to MoM with the details of the company you set up with Acra?
      Would you mind sharing with me the EA you are using as I am really lost. All the ones online are charging a bomb.
      thanks
      Rani

      Reply

    3. Hello Jitin, I am also planning to apply for a LOC for my sole proprietorship business. can you please confirm if everyone now needs to go through an EA only and also if you can please share the name, contact details and charges of the EA you are using. I tried calling a few of them but they are clueless about the process. Thanks for your help.

      Thanks Abeesh Thomas for having this blog online. It is very helpful!

      Regards
      SD

      Reply

  87. Hi,
    The agent will write a letter on behalf of us by taking charges to the MOM to find the business data and it will take two three days for the MOM to find it. Agency can guide us also to write a letter on our own.
    Regards,
    Akhila

    Reply

    1. Thank you Abeesh and God bless you. I don’t know what I would have done without this blog:)

      Reply

  89. Hi abeesh,

    I got my loc today!

    Thank you so much to you and
    all those who have shared there views and experiences in this blog.

    Regards,
    Jitin

    Reply

  90. Hi Abeesh,
    I got my LOC today! The agency you recommended above was fabulous and Mr. Hender was very professional.
    Just wanted to share some knowledge….I noticed above that someone named Steve had asked if you could have two different activities when setting up a Sole Proprietorship. In fact you can. I have registered myself as a filmmaker and a Yoga teacher. I thought I should share this incase anyone else had a doubt.
    Thanks once again
    Rani

    Reply

  91. Dear Abeesh,

    A bit off topic, but I’m giving it a try anyway because your post was the most intelligible I found when considering setting up a sole proprietorship!

    I’m a foreigner on a DP and have recently received my LOC, sponsored by a small, local company. I’m an ‘associate’ and will only be paid on an hourly basis, depending on projects/clients. However, in the LOC form one had to put in an amount for basic monthly salary and/or fixed monthly allowances. Enquiry with MoM at the time learned, that the lower the amount the less likely the LOC would be granted, so we made up a figure that reflected a similar job in the market.

    Now the projects aren’t coming in, and the local company cannot meet the monthly salary payment. They are worried that an inspector might question and penalise at the end of the year, when it turns out from the accounts that the company hasn’t fullfilled their initial statement on the LOC application form about the salary payments.
    (Maybe this is somewhat similar to the self-employment of a sole proprietor, who cannot meet their obligations?)

    Do you have any idea whether the company would be at risk, and suggestions how to overcome this?
    Any input is greatly appreciated!

    Kindest regards,
    Maria Vana

    Reply

    1. Hi Maria,

      I am not sure whether company would be at risk if they are not able to pay the promised salary. Personally, I think it would only be so if an employee complains.

      You may check with some consultant or email MoM.

      Thanks,
      Abeesh

      Reply

  93. UPDATE ON THE PROCEDURE:
    My AE (recommended above and really professional) wasn’t able to submit for a LOC this morning. We thought it was because my business profile wasn’t in the MOM system although ACRA approved it on the 02/07/15.

    So I called MOM this morning and apparently I need to ask directly for a LOC MANUAL FORM by email ([email protected]), and if approved then it would take 1 to 3 business days to receive it by mail.

    I am very surprised of this procedure since they just changed it to an online procedure last June.
    Am I the only one in this situation? Are there some people who were able to submit their LOC through an agent this week?

    Thanks for the advise.

    Reply

      1. Hi All,
        Thank you Abeesh for all the helpful information.

        Has anyone being able to confirm the new process for obtaining the LOC form? Do we have to engage an EA to do so or should we email MOM ourselves to get the application form?

        Kind regards

        Reply

  94. Hi Abeesh, thanks a lot for the above informations. I have few questions.
    1) can a dependent pass holder get sole proprietorship.
    2) Can i get involve in any local business.
    3) Basically i m planning for an Indian grocery & later planning to enter in Import / export. Do u think i can do these business on sole proprietorship or I need to form a company?
    4) What are the chances of approval for a Entre pass ?
    5) Can i take any existing business after i get Sole proprietorship ? Or it has to be a new business?
    6) Can i become partner in any local business if I have sole proprietorship?

    Reply

    1. Hi Sayed, Here is my response to your queries. I have answered those I am aware about. Hope somebody else can respond to your unanswered queries.

      1. Yes
      3. You can do under sole proprietorship.
      4. Entrepass not possible for DP holders.

      Reply

  95. First of all, thanks so much Abeesh for the very useful information! 🙂 Really appreciate it. Feeling so lost about this whole SP thing.

    My hubby will be working in Singapore soon on an S-Pass and I will be going over with him on a DP. I’m already offering freelance translation services to Singaporean companies in Malaysia (by setting up an SP here) and I would like to set up a SP in Singapore. I will be working from home, will be self-employed, offering my services to Singaporeans and overseas clients.

    What I am a bit puzzled about is this clause: “Note: If you are a dependant of an S Pass holder, you should apply for a Work Permit, S Pass or Employment Pass instead.” (http://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/letter-of-consent/eligibility)

    Does this mean that I shouldn’t apply for an SP in my case? Thank you so much.

    Reply

    1. Silly me! My hubby will be going over on an EP and not an S-Pass. Kindly delete my question above. Thanks so much for the information all the same.

      Reply

  96. Thank you for the useful information. Is it mandatory to open a corporate bank account which is linked to my registered business or can I use my private DBS account instead?

    Reply

  97. Hi,
    Im on DP. I would like to work freelance as tutor and also relief teacher in schools. Is it possible to do it under sole proprietorship. Pls advise me on the procedure

    Reply

  98. Hi Abeesh, thanks for the info, very useful. Just one question, if the DP already has a LOC and wants to set up a sole proprietorship, will they lose their LOC? I.E can a DP work somewhere as an employer AND be a sole proprietor? Thanks!

    Reply

    1. Yes, you can. One of the Reader’s mentioned you can have sole-proprietorship, provided you submit a No objection letter from your employer when you apply to MoM for Sole Proprietorship.

      Reply

  99. Thank you Abeesh for a very useful blog and also the comments.
    My wife on DP is an writer and editor and would like to work for local firms as a freelancer. I went thru the recommendations above and seems its a must to form a SP and get a LoC. I called up MoM and they advised there is no need to form a SP if working with multiple clients as LoC can only be with one!

    So, how would this single LoC thing work if she has to work with multiple firms as its the very nature of the freelancing work? Thanks in advance.

    Reply

      1. Hi Abeesh, (and other helpful posters)

        I went to the BizFile portal, and have a few questions
        1. Under the Proposed Business Name, do you just need a ‘trade name’ or append it with ‘and company’ ‘ltd/ pte’ etc. Or is it just your Name, as its a SP

        2. I could not find a code of Business Activity for ‘writing’ or ‘editing’ or ‘e-learning’. I am sure I am using the wrong keywords as these should be listed for sure.

        3. What do you mention on Business Started / Will Start On date. Assuming that people have experienced upto 1-2 months for LoC approvals

        4. Have You Obtained Approval From Other Authorities?. Should we mention No? As MoM approval is still pending?

        Reply

        1. 1. You cannot append Pte Ltd and SP is not a company.
          2. I think you can use the SSIC code 74192 ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES. Writing is an art.
          3. Any date is fine.
          4. You need approval from other authorities if your biz needs a license, e.g. export/import/food. First register your biz with ACRA, then submit LOC to MoM along with supporting docs including the biz profile.

          Reply

  100. This is the response I recd from MoM when I asked for a manual LoC form to work on a freelance basis for a DP holder.

    ########

    Generally, Letter Of Consent (LOC) holder can only work for the company who applied the LOC for him/her and at the premise declared in the approved application. They should not be working at multiple premises or premises without notifying MOM.

    As such, an LOC holder can only be engaged based on company to client and vice-versa.

    #######

    In this situation how would one qualify to work for multiple clients on a freelance basis?

    Reply

    1. I think there is some misunderstanding. When you apply for LOC, your wife is working for her own biz. The clients are your customers. Call me at 82086393 for clarification.

      Cheers,
      Abeesh

      Reply

      1. Got the LoC today from MoM. Took them exactly 3 weeks to process it
        Had requested for 3 years, but the validity is tied to the DP validity.

        Reply

  101. Hi Abeesh,

    Thanks for helping peoples in their start-up’s. Great job!!

    I have a question:
    Is it required to get business (SP) registered with ACRA before applying for LOC from MOM. I mean, if I share my business plan with MOM and get their approval and then after I will register SP with ACRA.

    Please share your comment’s??

    Thanks,
    Alka

    Reply

    1. Hi Alka,

      You have to first register your biz with ACRA and then seek approval from MoM. Follow the steps I mentioned in the blog.

      Let me know if you have any questions.

      Cheers,
      Abeesh

      Reply

  102. Thanks very much for your detailed explanation, Abeesh. Really appreciate it.

    DP holders usually have to set up a joint account with the EP holder. Would it be OK for Singaporean clients to bank in the funds into the said joint account which the DP shares with the EP?

    Thank you so much.

    Reply

  103. Hi,I am a dp pass holder and want to register for sole proprietorship.i checked with acta and they have reverted back saying that I need to first check with mom for eligibility criteria.can u pls guide/advice

    Reply

      1. Thanks a bunch for the immediate response. Can you please let me know what has to be mentioned in reasons for why entry pass isn’t needed.
        Thanks

        Reply

  104. Hi,thanks for your information.my wife is planning to open saree business it’s come under sole proprietorship business right and also my house is condo .where to get approval.what are all the documents needed.and sole proprietorship kind of businesses.we can give advertising,brouches and all.pls let me know.

    Reply

  105. Hi,
    Thank you for all your advises and for your help on your website.
    I have just registered my business as a Sole Propietorship and would like to know if you have on one side an example you could kindly send me of a self-employment letter please?

    Reply

  106. Dear

    I have applied for LTVP through my daughter who is a SPR.Can I start a self employed Manufacturing consultant business .Should I have to get LOC for that.

    Reply

  107. Hi Abeesh,
    First of all, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
    I had been struggling in the process of starting up Sole Proprietorship.
    My eyes were wide opened when I found this blog!!
    You and reader’s posts are very helpful!

    So I would like to share my updated information for future readers.
    I have submitted necessary documents via post to MOM.
    However it was rejected after 4weeks and says I need to apply Entrepass…
    Then I remember that Abeesh recommended an agent, Mr. Hender.
    I contacted him and sent my business profile from ACRA with a hope.

    What I needed to apply LOC at Mr. Hender’s agent are an Agent fee at $267.5($250+GST) and my business profile, that’s all!
    As per Mr. Hender, since 2015 June MOM no longer accept manual LOC application form. However when I asked LOC form to MOM in Nov, they sent me the manual form. so wired.

    Anyway, I am still waiting the result.
    Fingers crossed!!

    Reply

  108. First of all, thank you Abeesh for sharing all the great information.
    Nearly all my questions got answered as I was reading through your blog 🙂

    I want to set up a Sole Proprietorship with two different activities (Yoga Teacher and Graphic Designer). I noticed that someone named Rani wrote that in fact you can do this. I am just not sure about two things. Maybe People who applied for a Sole Proprietorship with two different activities can help me to answer my questions.

    1. Business Name
    As a sole proprietorship is a business activity that operates under your personal name does my business name, I have to register with ACRA, have to be my personal name (especially as I work as a freelancer) or can it also be a fictive name witch covers both activities (Yoga and Graphic Design)?

    2. Logo
    If I register my business with my personal name can I still have a bit different name for my logo (for e.g. just first name and then something with yoga and design) or does the Logo have to to include my exact personal name? Can I also have two logos one for Yoga Teacher and one for graphic designer which include for e.g. my first name because I have two different webpages and business cards for both activities?

    3. LOC
    Do I need to write two LOCs as I have two activities or just one.

    I am really confused what the best way is to do this.

    4. Corporate Stamp
    What should the stamp include? Just ACRA registration number and company name?
    Does the address have to be on the stamp?
    Does the logo has to be on the the stamp?

    Thanks already in advance.

    Reply

    1. Thanks Miriam,

      Here is my feedback for your questions.

      1.Biz name can be any name that’s unique – nobody else has registered with that name with ACRA.
      2. No restriction on logo design for registering with ACRA.
      3. You can submit only one LOC, but not sure if you can combine 2 activities into a single LOC, might be possible I think.
      4. A corporate stamp can have any of these – Biz name, Tel No, Email address, ACRA reg number, etc. Logo and address need not be on the stamp, they are optional.

      Cheers,
      Abeesh

      Reply

  109. Hello Abeesh,

    Thanks for all your help regarding sole proprietorships and LOCs.

    I have set up my sole proprietorship and emailed MOM to ask whether I need to go through an EA to get the LOC.

    This was the reply:

    The correct pass for foreigners looking to start new businesses in Singapore should be the EntrePass. The entry and renewal criteria are focused on the company. An LOC is meant for you to be an employee of a company. Notwithstanding this, if you feel strongly about the merits of your case, you may mail in the following documents to Ministry of Manpower, 18 Havelock Road, Singapore 059764 for our assessment:

    1) A completed and signed copy of the attached LOC application form (attached);
    2) A clear copy of your business’ ACRA Business Profile;
    3) A detailed description of (i) your job duties, (ii) venue where you will be performing your duties and (iii) reasons why you are not applying for Entrepass;
    4) The attached undertaking letter, signed by you.

    So it looks like I can do everything manually, without an EA. Do you recommend taking in all the forms in person to the MOM rather than posting them?

    Another question – what should I write on the LOC application form under “Value of Turnover of the Company in the past 3 years”? Just N/A?

    Also, could you please tell me what I should write in response to this part: (iii) reasons why you are not applying for Entrepass

    Thank you so much,

    Jessica

    Reply

    1. Hi Jessica,

      You can send the application via post to the MoM address. The value of Turnover, you may put zero if there is none.

      I have sent you the sample template for the reason you are not applying for EntrePass. Hope this helps.

      Cheers,
      Abeesh

      Reply

  110. I was able to log into the MOM EP Online site with my SingPass. Does that mean I could apply for the LOC myself online?

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  111. Hi, I have another question. In the LOC form section where it says “address where duties are to be performed”, should I put my residential address (which is where the sole proprietorship has been registered) or the actual address where I will be conducting business? Just worried that if they see 2 different addresses they might not approve.

    Reply

  112. Good morning
    Your blog has been a great eye opener to the work involved for getting an LoC. our business is a personal trainer (my husband) as I am on an EP. We are applying this week for the LoC. Please can you send me the entrepass template as it appears we do not need to use an agent after all to make a manual application. Although it is not that clear from MoM if that is true or not.
    Thanks again on your great blog. I have joined yourfacebook page too.
    Regards
    Nicki

    Reply

  113. Hi Abeesh,

    Thaks a lot for taking the time to post such useful information. From the comments towards the end, it seems that MOM is still accepting manual LOC applications via mail. Were you able to confirm if this is still the case or not? Also, can you kindly send me the letter templates for the supporting document you mentioned.

    Thank you.

    Regards,
    Chanvit

    Reply

      1. Hi Abeesh,

        Thank you for an amazing and informative blog and thanks to all the readers too. This is a great resource for so many of us.

        I have some questions, after your response on email to my queries, I have registered my business name and business with ACRA. Now I need to write to MOM to ask for LOC form.

        1. From the above posts, I couldn’t find, what should I actually write in that email. Should I send them the biz profile, give them a background of the business, attach any other docs?do you have any format?

        2. Could you pls email me all the other templates as well

        Thank you so much in advance.

        Reply

  114. Hi Abeesh,
    Your guide has been extremely helpful and has sustained through recent years. For my end, I just need to clarify with you on the LoC form. Regarding the “address where duties are to be performed” if the business is purely online and activities are done onsite at client side and outdoors, what would be the ideal to write for this? Should I put down the mailing address instead? Thanks.

    Reply

  115. Hi Abeesh,

    This is a different question hope you can help me on this. Is ltvp can be a partner of a pr who will register a business partnership? Should the ltvp have to get a loc?

    Best regards. Cheers.

    Reply

  116. Hi Abeesh,

    Do we need to go through EA for the process?
    Can you mail me the supporting documents for applying.

    Thanks
    Gayathri

    Reply

      1. Thank you Abeesh for all these information. Very usefull website ! Could you please also email me the forms for appliying to sole-proprietorship?! Thak you!

        Reply

  117. Hi Abeesh

    I have completed a year of my sole proprietorship and now need to file tax returns. Since I am the sole person in the company, the company income and my individual income are the same. Do you have any idea on how to file the returns. Does it go as two separate returns…one for the sole proprietorship and one for individual income? Would that not be a double count? Look forward to your helpful inputs. Thanks in advance. Sonia

    Reply

  118. Hi Abeesh,

    Thanks for the documents.
    I am planning to work as freelance tutor with tuition agencies and also Teacher in school. Can we work in school as Teacher using this LOC? I am unable to get any information on the same.
    Should I give my residential address as my business address since I will working at different location?
    Do we need EA for filing LOC?

    Thanks
    Gayathri

    Reply

    1. Hi Gayatri,

      One of the readers suggested you can have your biz and work for a different company or school, provided you submit a no-objection letter from the employer. I think it will be better you give the address where you will be providing the tuition services.

      You don’t need an EA for filling LOC.

      Cheers,
      Abeesh

      Reply

  119. Hi Abeesh

    i’m just started a SP, and i am now seeking an employment agency’s help to apply for a LOC
    do you think the LOC will be valid by MOM , because agency are professional firm in Singapore?

    Reply

  120. Hi Abeesh, just wanted to thank you again for all your help and useful information; my LOC was approved! Kind regards, Jessica

    Reply

  121. Hi Abeesh,

    Thank you for this highly informational blog post and taking time out fro replying to the comments.

    I am looking at setting up a SP, I am already on a LOC with another company, so I guess that the existing LOC will need to be surrendered and a new one will need to be applied for the SP.

    Could you please share the templates and formats that you have been sharing with people, so that I can get all the documents in order.

    Appreciate all the help.

    Thanks
    Sahil

    Reply

  122. Hi Abeesh,

    can you also email me the supporting documents for LOC? Do I need to download an application form for letter of concent at MOM webpage? I tried but I didn’t find where I can download the application from.

    Appreciate your help.

    Thank you.

    Miriam

    Reply

  123. Hello
    Thanks to everyone who is contributing to this post. I am also on a DP and want to set up SP. I have approached a couple of companies in the past few days who say they can do the registration on your behalf, all of them have said that I cannot set up SP without appointing a local manager. This isn’t consistent with the advice on the ACRA website and doesn’t seem consistent with the posts above but I was wondering if the rules have changed?
    I have just applied for Singpass and waiting for my password to come through. I’m thinking maybe I should just try and follow the process myself and hope for the best.

    Abeesh – I notice you have emailed templates of the required documents to some of the other people in this thread. I was wondering if you would be so kind as to do the same for me?

    thanks
    Evelyn

    Reply

  124. Hi

    We followed your recommendations and sadly we got a rejection for my husbands LOC. The letter says ‘The candidate is not eligible to apply for a Letter of Consent”.
    Any ideas what we can do? Our passes (my EP and his DP) expire in July 2016 and we will be issued with a one year pass.
    Should we wait until we have our new passes issued and try again or should we appeal?
    Any suggestions would be fab.
    Thanks Nicki

    Reply

  125. Hi Abeesh, thank you so much for this very helpful post.

    Would I also be able to ask for a copy of the sample templates?

    Thanking you in advance!
    Danielle

    Reply

  126. Hi Abeesh,

    Thank you for this highly informational blog. I am currently residing in private property and it seems my house owner is not ready to provide written consent for home office.
    After checking several websites for alternatives, I was thinking to opt for virtual/service office option so that I can refer that address as business address while applying for SP. Kindly advice whether virtual/service office address is acceptable for SP application.

    Thanks a lot.

    Reply

    1. Hi,

      I have used a private firm for address.There are many online with different rates. They charge a fee for using their address as your business’ registered address. You have to sign a contract with them. I still have to mail my LOC forms. I believe this address should be acceptable. Will keep you posted.

      Namita

      Reply

  127. Hi Abeesh,

    Thank you for this very informative post. I am about to apply for my LOC but have a few docs outstanding. Only have complete a business plan. Please could you email me a template. Thank you

    Reply

  128. Hello

    I submitted to ACRA for approval for my business name, how long does this normally take? I assume I need to wait for the name to be approved before I can complete the registration. Just wondering what others have experienced in timeline for this.

    thanks
    Evelyn

    Reply

      1. oh dear, I submitted, it said that is has been referred to ACRA and that was on 23rd Feb, it said I would be notified in 2 weeks to 2 months…

        Reply

        1. Hi Evelyn.

          I just registered a company 2 days ago and it was done instantly. Rub registering as a sole proprietor? It boogies you instantly of the name is available. If u haven’t heard from them, you may want to all and soak to a representative from ACRA.

          Reply

          1. thanks- I got an email this morning from ACRA saying the name was approved, now just waiting for the system to update so that I can complete the business registration part and then onto LOC… I wonder if I was just unlucky, the name was available so not sure why it was referred, perhaps they just do that for a certain % for compliance reasons… who knows.

  129. Really informative article and comments. Thank you so much Abeesh for the post. Can you kindly also email me the required SP and LOC registration samples/templates that you have? Thanks.

    Reply

  130. Hi Abeesh,

    Thank you so much for such an informative post – I have successfully registered my business and have the forms from the MOM for my LOC. I was wondering if you would be able to send me the sample template for the reason I’m not applying for EntrePass and a sample business plan template.

    Thanks once again and keep your fingers crossed for me!

    Reply

  131. Thank you so much Abeesh for the post. Can you kindly also email me the required SP and LOC registration samples/templates that you have?

    Reply

  132. Hi Abeesh,

    If i am PR and would like to setup sole proprietor, the step is same as DP you mention above?

    thanks.

    Reply

  133. You are such a blessing Abeesh!
    Got an approval for my LOC in under 4 weeks.
    Thank you so much for the guidance 🙂

    Reply

  134. Dear Abeesh,

    I am a DP holder and have registered my own SP for providing freelance transcription services. I am in the process of applying to MoM for the LOC and am following the steps as suggested by you to the tee. Request you to please send me draft formats of business plan and self employment letter.

    Irrespective of the outcome, would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help and generosity.You are such a life saver! May God bless you! 🙂

    Warm Regards,
    Swapna

    Reply

  135. First of all, thanks a lot on sharing these information here as its like seeing a light at the end of the tunnels. I will be helping my wife to apply for the sole proprietorship so that she can start on her blog activities.

    Would be very much appreciate if you can helps to send me the necessity templates I am just about to start from zero and seems there will be a lot of works ahead. I think we shouldn’t complain about it as you have put down a lot here to make things much easier for us vs when you had to try it on your own.

    Thanks again for all these useful sharing.

    Reply

  136. Hi Abeesh,

    thank you for sharing all this valuable information. I’ve been able to register my business with ACRA and now I need to apply for the letter of consent. Can you also email me the supporting documents for LOC? I would be very grateful.
    Are there any requirements for the company chop? Do I need to include the address or is it enough if I place only the company name and registration number?

    Thank you very much!

    Reply

  137. Hi Abeesh, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for this blog and for helping me out with the documentation. I successfully set up my sole proprietorship and received my LOC last week.

    Reply

  138. Your blog has been very helpful in understanding the process for company registration for a DP/LTVP partner. I am a Singapore PR and I have registered a company with my LTVP holder wife who is registered as an Owner. Now, I am contacting MOM for the LOC for my wife. Can I request you to share some of the document templates which were used for the LOC approval process. This would be very helpful! Thank you once again for an extremely helpful blog.

    Reply

    1. One correction here- I just registered the name of the business.As my next post below says, I was not able to complete the registration online.

      Reply

  139. Just wanted to update about my wife, a LTVP holder (Spouse of Singapore PR) who wished to register a sole proprietorship with me as the authorised representative and she as the owner. The ACRA website does not let me register this business as some endorsement is required as my Wife is a foreigner. Since LTVP holders cannot have Singpass (LTVP+ and DP holders can), they need this endorsement . I checked with Acra and they asked me to take the help of a Corporate Service Provider but CSPs were not helpful too. I am going to anyway proceed with contacting MOM for the necessary approvals. There is a Chicken n Egg situation here. ACRA (on its wesite) advises to get all the necessary approvals from MOM before SP registration if a foreigner owner is staying in Singapore while MOM’s LOC process apparently needs the company to be registered already so that LOC can be applied!

    Reply

    1. In your case, I will advise, to register the biz as a partnership, between you and your wife. Since you’re a PR, you can register in your name and your wife can employed in your biz.

      Reply

  140. Bad news from me. I submitted my loc with all of the required documents and received a rejection today. No reason given.

    Reply

      1. I got a reason – they said that not meeting the criteria for applying for Entrepass is not a valid reason for applying for an LOC….

        Reply

        1. Hope somebody can feedback their experience. You can resubmit and state that the reason that you want to be self-employed, working for your own biz. In order to be self-employed, you need approval from MoM, that’s the reason you’re applying for LoC.

          Reply

  141. Dear Abeesh, can you please email me the templates for the documents required to obtain LOC from MOM?
    Do I understand correctly that the rules changed and now only agencies can apply for LOC? Or can I still do it myself?

    Reply

  142. Dear Abeesh,

    do I need an approval from my landlord to have a home office in my apartment? I stay in a condo.

    Thank you

    Reply

      1. Thanks Abeesh!
        And which venue would you suggest me filling in the job location form if I’m specializing in outdoor photo-shootings and shootings at client’s houses?

        Reply

  143. Dear Abeesh,

    Thank you very much for sharing your experiences and putting step-by-step procedures about how to register a sole proprietorship in Singapore. This blog post and all the comments listed here are the main source for me and my wife to run her own business. We really appreciate all of your efforts and dedicated support over the last few years!

    We just finished registering the business name, obtained registration number, and requested an LOC for self-employment from MoM. We’d greatly appreciate if you could forward templates for 5.D. Reason why EntrePass is not applicable and 5.F. Self-employment Letter. Thanks a bunch in advance for your help on this.

    Reply

    1. I also wanted to share with you a message from MoM I saw on EPOL. I’m not exactly sure how this would affect our applications. Do you think this is only applicable for those who need an LOC from their employer, but not for sole proprietorship owners?

      —
      Message Subject :
      Submission of Letter of Consent (LOC) declaration form through EPOL

      Message :
      Dear EPOL users

      From 29 April 2016, you need to upload the LOC declaration form before you can submit applications or renewals for LOC:

      1. Print the LOC declaration form at the confirmation page.
      2. Complete the form.
      3. Scan and upload the completed form.
      4. Proceed to submit.

      Remember, the LOC candidate, employing company and employment agency (if applicable) must complete and sign the form. Otherwise, we will not be able to process the application.

      Yours sincerely
      Work Pass Division

      Reply

  144. Hi Abeesh, I was reading your blogs. Your advises are spot on and benefit so many ppl here. I would to seek your advise on immigration matter. can share me your email address pls? Thanks.

    Reply

  145. Good news!!

    After my rejection from my postal application (I was told that ‘not meeting criteria for Entrée pass was not an acceptable reason for starting a business), I was given the details of an agency that a fellow coach who is DP uses.
    We met and reworded the reason for not applying for Entre pass to make it more about why sole prop was an appropriate choice for my business. The agency submitted for me online and I got a response after a few days. I now have my LOC.
    If anyone wants to use this agency
    this is their email [email protected]
    and the website – http://www.singaporeexpatsolutions.com

    Can’t recommend them enough.
    good luck to everyone

    Reply

    2. Hi Evelyn, Can I ask, was this an appeal? What supporting docs did you submit?
      Wow you got approval in a few days that’s great. My EA is telling me it’s going to take 4-6 weeks. Any tips?
      Thanks

      Reply

  146. Hi Thomas,

    Very useful post indeed. Thanks.

    I have a problem myself – I tried to go through most of the comments to see if anyone got blocked at step 3 itself, but couldn’t anything specific.

    MOM keeps telling us that LOC is only applicable to dependent pass holders who have a job offer (and self-employed should go via entrepass).

    They won’t even send us the application form it seems.

    Any tips?

    Reply

  147. Hi Abeesh,

    Thank you for this extremely informational blog.
    I have registered SP and looking forward to apply for LOC.
    Could you please share the templates and formats that could be useful for me.
    Appreciate your help.

    Thanks

    Reply

  148. Hi Thomas,
    I found that recently MOM has requested applicant to upload LOC Declaration prior to apply LOC. How can I find LOC declaration forms ? I can’t find in MOM website.
    thank you Thomas

    Reply

    1. Hi Abheesh,

      You are awesome, I am yet to come across someone as committed and devoted to painstakingly reply to every thread on their blog. Surely you are helping touch upon many people’s lives Thank you.

      Just wanted to confirm upon what you said here, as the link you posted takes one to EP section. Has the process for granting number of SP’s gradually reduced or is there is no longer an SP route for DP’s please.

      If there is a chance for getting LOC request you to please share the sample documents from your side please.

      Thanks and Best wishes.

      Reply

        1. Hi Abeesh, thanks for all your info – I have found it very helpful as there is not a lot of correct info out there on this topic and I feel I’m being misguided.

          I have heard MOM are now approving some cases of DP’s with SP applying for LOC and some they are saying need an EntrePass.

          In my case, I’m on a DP – I would like to register a business for invoicing purposes only (looking at starting some short term contract work for a Singapore registered company that need to be invoiced every month) The EntrePass is not needed- I’m not an Entrepreneur, I am not hiring anyone, selling anything etc surely there is a way for this with MOM?

          Or maybe there is a service in Singapore offering to process invoices/payroll? Would you or does anyone happen to know?

          Confused.. thanks

          Reply

          1. Hi BJ, As far as I know, DP holders will have to apply for EntrePass for SP. This rule is in effect from May/June 2016. But if you can persuade MoM to issue LOC for SP, that’s great. You can give a try !

          2. Hi BJ,
            I am in the same kind of situation of you. I would like to know how is going for you? Did you have another step closer to your purpose?

            Abeesh Thomas, I’m also pretty amazed by all your following up, thank you!

  150. Thank you so much for this awesome informational blog. Had almost given up, but
    will restart as per your info …
    Thanks,
    God bless U.

    Reply

  151. Hi Thomas,

    I am on DP. Would like to start education consultancy offering various tutoring and other related services. Can I apply for SP? Pls guide me through the process

    Thanks
    LGH

    Reply

  152. Dear Thomas, when I approached MOM to obtain approval to commence my sole proprietorship business operations, they asked me to apply for Entrepass. Based on what you have mentioned in your blog above, the rules seem to have changed from June 2016. I am awaiting MOM to clarify if that is the case. Besides that, looking at the Entrepass criteria, it seems that it is very difficult to fulfill some of the criteria like funding from VC, govt etc. Do you have an idea how these criteria can be fulfilled? Many thanks in advance.

    Regards,
    Jagan

    Reply

  153. Hi,

    My wife had an loc previously. But we did not renew it before expiry? I think she would need to reapply afresh for loc. Can we do it through EP online? Based on comments above seems the process is changed? Please let me know thanks.

    Reply

      1. Yes they had sent renewal forms, but my wife did not renew then, as we were not sure of staying in Singapore. But my EP is renewed now, Can she renew loc now? Thanks.

        Reply

  154. Update:
    My wife’s renewal got rejected, because it had expired. MOM posted back application to reapply online. Is it possible to apply online?

    Thanks

    Reply

  155. Hi quick question. I am a DP holder and want to setup a sole proprietorship. However MOM tells me that there is no more provision for SP company for a DP holder anymore. Only private limited companies with 50000 paid up capital (thru a govt funding or VC) can apply for entre pass and thus get approval to begin company. I dont want to get VC funding. Is there a way out? Separately my friend, another DP holder was able to still apply to ACRA and register her company as of last week. How come she was able to do this? ACRA would have asked for MOM approval right? and if the MOM did provide approval it means that they are still allowing for SP to be set up. But I called them again this morning and they repeated the bit about the entre pass etc. What should i do?

    Reply

    1. Hi Audrey, Same thing happened with me as well. I applied for SP in June 2016 and got rejection in end of Aug 2016. Also received same reply from MOM. Looking at Entre pass requirements, it really seems difficult to apply for Entre pass for small home based business. Please let me know if you got any updates/solution for this problem. Thanks in advance.

      Reply

    2. I have the same query. Dp wanting to set up SP and don’t fit the criteria for entrepass. How did you go about it in the end?
      thnx
      Amrita

      Reply

  156. My wife’s LoC was approved and linked to my EP, and she got a 9 months approval last year. LoC renewal form was sent on EP renewal but the MoM has declined to renew it saying apply for EntrePass. We feel that is not an easy/ viable option for a small home based freelancing writing assignment which is run by a single person.

    I do see from posts above that the rules have recently changed but I was surprised as this is not a new application but an existing renewal. Anyone with similar experience or suggestions on the way forward or suggested response to go back to MoM? Thanks

    Reply

  157. Indian Resident looking for Company Incorporation with Bank Account in Singapore, Can someone help in sharing details regarding documentation , cost and time involved. Please send details on my email [email protected]

    Thanks for your support & coperation in this regard.
    Singa R

    Reply

  158. I m helping my friend to ask a few questions on Long Term pass holder. She (Vietnamese) married to Singaporean man and holds a Long Term Pass. She works in a retails shop, registered under her Singaporean husband. The retails shop was fully funded by herself when they set up this business. Currently, they are filing for divorce and she wants to take over the business after divorce. Is that possible? Kindly advise and what are her options. Tks.

    Reply

  159. Hi Abeesh

    Thank you for the useful information.
    I am myself trying to apply for LOC.
    Do you mind sharing the sample documents from your side please.

    Thanks and Best wishes.

    Reply

  160. Has anybody applied for a Loc recently and got approval? It used to be pretty quick I remember (1-2) days, but my wife’s application been pending for over 2 weeks now, with a note saying ‘waitibg for vetting’ on the MoM website. They haven’t asked for ay documents or clarifications, so not sure what’s being vetted.

    Does anyone have similar experience and know what it means?

    Reply

  161. Hi Abeesh,
    Your thread here is so resourceful. I am currently on S Pass working, I intend to start sole propreitorship/partnership service business either with my spouse who is on EP or alone. Is it possible to get approval from MOM for my case before registering in ACRA for starting this. I intend to quit my current job once I have approval of my business. Is this possible? Or is it that only if its DP I can seek LOC from MOM

    Reply

  162. Can u please share the sample of required documents to apply for loc from MoM for selfemployment?Thanks.

    Reply

    1. As per the latest rule, you’re supposed to take the help of an Employment Agency to apply for LOC for self-employment. Let me know if you need the agency address.

      Reply

          1. Hi Abeesh, many years ago you help me with my registration. Can I use the information about Miss Nimmy now?
            Thanks a lot!

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