Licence Application and Management

You need to register to use your flat under the Home Office Scheme. The registration is valid for the duration of the home office business. It may be revoked if you breach the conditions of the Home Office Scheme.

Application

Go to GoBusiness Singapore to register for the Home Office Scheme. An administrative fee of $20 applies (non-refundable). You will need to prepare the following for the application:

Singpass
Credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or PayNow for payment

You will receive an acknowledgement at the email address provided by you, upon completion of application.

Application by a Third Party Filer

A Third Party Filer is a member of a professional firm or filer who is authorised to make a submission on your behalf. The Third Party Filer will need the following to register for the Home Office Scheme on the GoBusiness Singapore website:

Your NRIC number
A Letter of Authorisation from you
Singpass (belonging to the Third Party Filer)
Credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or PayNow for payment

GoBusiness Singapore Helpdesk

If you need assistance to complete the online application, you may contact the GoBusiness Singapore's Helpdesk at +65 6336-3373.

Operating hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

Alternatively, you can send an email to AskGoBiz@crimsonlogic.com.sg.

Income tax

Any income earned or received in Singapore from trade, business, profession, and/ or vocation will be subject to income tax. You can check the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website for more information.

Updates/ changes to your business particulars

If there are any changes in your business activity, you will need to:

Ensure the business still complies with the Home Office Scheme’s conditions of use
Notify the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) of the changes

Termination

You may log in to GoBusiness (select 'Licences > My Licences > (Action) Cancel') to terminate your Home Office registration. You will receive a confirmation email from GoBusiness once your cancellation has been confirmed.

Upon termination of the Home Office registration, you will need to:

Stop using your flat as a home office
File a notice of change of business or company address with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)