Growing of food crops (non-hydroponics) n.e.c.
This sub-class includes the growing of food crops (non-hydroponics) not elsewhere classified. Examples: - cereals growing (non-hydroponics) - rice growing (non-hydroponics) - bulb vegetable growing (non-hydroponics) - root crop growing (non-hydroponics)
Licences & Permits
3 licences apply to businesses in this SSIC code depending on the specific activities you conduct. Most are activity-triggered — a holding company in 64, for example, only needs a Banking Licence if it actually conducts banking.
Permission for Insectary and/or Use of Vectors
Validity, Fees, and Payment
When: if insectary activities are related to crop production
- Processing
- available on the agency's website
Prerequisites (1)
- Overview
Validity, Fees, and Payment
When: if involved in agriculture or related activities
- Validity
- Each certificate of registration has a life-time validity
- Processing
- available on the agency's website
Prerequisites (2)
- Please refer to the Guidebook on the Registration of Pesticides and Repellents against Vectors in the link for more information on the documents required:
- https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/pest-control/registration-of-control-of-public-health-pesticides-and-repellents-against-vectors
A phytosanitary certificate is an official document that certifies consignments meet the phytosanitary import requirements of the destination country. This certification applies to most plants, plant products and other regulated articles in international trade. A phytosanitary certificate for export or re-export can only be issued by a technically qualified public officer who is duly authorised by NParks.
- Validity
- The validity period of a phytosanitary certificate extends from the date of inspection until the shipping date. This period varies according to the type of plant or plant product being exported
- Processing
- 3 to 14 working days depending on whether a lab test is required
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Tax Incentives & Schemes
2 schemes that businesses in this SSIC code may qualify for. Eligibility is case-by-case — talk to the relevant authority.
Partial Tax Exemption (PTE)
Eligibility: Singapore tax-resident company.
Start-Up Tax Exemption (SUTE)
Eligibility: Newly incorporated SG-resident company, ≤ 20 individual shareholders (or one corporate holding ≥ 10%), not in investment-holding or property-development.
Note for SSIC : Excludes 64202 investment holding & 41001/68101 property development
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Classification Path
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