{"id":19075,"date":"2019-08-01T01:18:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T01:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.posist.com\/restaurant-times\/?p=19075"},"modified":"2023-08-24T16:29:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T10:59:35","slug":"restaurant-licenses-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.posist.com\/restaurant-times\/singapore\/restaurant-licenses-singapore.html","title":{"rendered":"Restaurant Licenses Needed To Open A Restaurant Business In Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the sprawling restaurant industry in Singapore, many aspiring restaurateurs are honing their dreams and are finally making their mind to dive into the lucrative domain. However, one of the first things that you should know and start planning for well in advance is how you can run your restaurant in Singapore legally. It is always recommended that you have all your restaurant licenses and your legal papers prepared well in advance. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is primarily because getting these papers is a long process and might hinder your <\/span>restaurant inauguration<\/span><\/a> if you do not have all of them ready. Hence, right after finalizing and purchasing the property, apply for all the restaurant licenses required. Here, in this article, we will provide you with a list of license that you will need to run a restaurant in Singapore. <\/span><\/p>\n

Restaurant Licenses That Will Help Run Your Business Seamlessly in Singapore<\/b><\/h2>\n

Getting restaurant licenses in place is a task that many restaurant owners might find confusing. Hence, it is advised that you do your comprehensive research and take advice from people who are well aware of the legal processes. However, even before you start the practical work, we are here to provide you with the knowledge of some of the important licenses that are a must-have in Singapore. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Halal Certification License<\/li>\n
  2. Food Shop License<\/li>\n
  3. Liquor License<\/li>\n
  4. Registration for the import of processed ingredients and appliances<\/li>\n
  5. GST Registration<\/li>\n
  6. Other licenses<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Now, let’s dive in further and explain how you can get these restaurant licenses easily, that will help you open a restaurant in Singapore with ease. <\/span><\/p>\n

    1. Halal Certification<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Considering the huge Muslim population in Singapore, it is only advisable that you make your restaurant fit so that it caters to the huge Muslim customers. <\/span>All you need to do is visit Muis eHalal System (MeS) to apply for the Halal Certificate online.<\/b> Make sure that all the information you provide there are clear and correct, else your application will be subjected to direct disqualification. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Applications for <\/b>Halal certification<\/b><\/a> fee for restaurants range between SGD 480 to SGD 640; the exact amount depends on the restaurant\u2019s floor area.<\/b> This amount is non-refundable and needs to be paid within 7 days of submitting the application for the halal certification, either by cash, cheque, online transfer or at the MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) office. On failing to pay the amount within the aforesaid time, the application will be canceled without further information. An additional application fee is not required for change or renewal of the application. <\/span><\/p>\n

    For more Halal Certification related queries visit the official page of MUIS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    2. License For Food Establishment <\/b><\/h3>\n

    This license in Singapore is issued by the <\/b>National Environment Agency (NEA)<\/b><\/a>. <\/b>This is also known as the food shop license, and it is required if you want your business to operate as a retail food outlet where food and drinks are sold wholly by retail. <\/span><\/p>\n

    This is one of the most important restaurant licenses that you must have in place. Several documents are required for applying for this license, and they are: <\/span><\/p>\n