80100

Private security activities

classLevel 4Use for ACRA Registration

This sub-class includes: - providing guard, security and/or patrol services e.g., for shops, trauma centres, luggage and/or passenger inspection at airports, railway stations and/or other similar places - providing security systems services, including: - monitoring or remote monitoring of electronic security alarm systems, such as burglar and/or fire alarms, including their maintenance - installing, repairing, rebuilding, and/or adjusting mechanical or electronic locking devices, safes and/or security vaults - support services to cash collection and/or deposit services - secure shredding and/or data destruction services - armoured car services - security consultants activities - activities in an emergency call and/or service center or alarm receiving centre

SSIC Guide

Licences & Permits

2 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.

Required for activitySPF

Security Agency Licence

Agencies are required to have Security Agency (SA) Licence if they are providing security officers to their clients as defined in Section 13 of the Private Security Industry Act Cap 2007. Only Companies with Security Agency (SA) licence can accept assignments from clients. For more information please visit: SPF website

Validity
1 or 2 years
Processing
4 - 6 weeks
Prerequisites (10)
  • Business Profile Documents
  • Company Documents (Business Plan, Latest Business Profile , Confirmation Letter for Business Name Search) Latest Business Profile (within 7 Days from the date of generation and date of application submission)
  • File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  • Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
  • Individual Profile Documents
  • File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  • Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
  • Others
  • File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  • Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
Full reference: how to apply, FAQ, prerequisites
Required for activitySPF

Security Service Provider Licence

Validity
3 years
Processing
4 - 6 weeks
Prerequisites (14)
  • Business Profile Documents
  • Company Documents Latest Business Profile (within 7 Days from the date of generation and date of application submission)
  • File format: pdf, jpg, gif, doc, docx 
  • Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
  • Individual Profile Documents
  • Personal Identification Documents (Copy of NRIC for Singaporean and Singaporean PR, Copy of Employment Pass for FIN holder and Copy of Passport for Foreigner)
  • File format: pdf, jpg, gif, doc, docx 
  • Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
  • Others
  • Copy of valid 'Special Purpose Station Licence' from IMDA if the company provides Technical Surveillance Counter Measure (TSCM) services.
  • Copy of valid 'Telecommunication Dealer's Licence' from IMDA if the company deals with TSCM equipment.
  • Premises Authorization Letter from HDB if the company is operating in HDB Flat/premises. 
  • File format: pdf, jpg, gif, doc, docx 
  • Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
Full reference: how to apply, FAQ, prerequisites

Need help with these licences?

We handle the applications, document prep, and agency liaison end-to-end.

Licence requirements change — we keep this list current as part of the engagement.

Tax Incentives & Schemes

2 schemes that businesses in this SSIC code may qualify for. Eligibility is case-by-case — talk to the relevant authority.

Tax exemptionIRASPTE

Partial Tax Exemption (PTE)

Benefit: First SGD 10,000: 75% exemption; next SGD 190,000: 50% exemption. Available to all companies (including those past their 3-year SUTE window).

Eligibility: Singapore tax-resident company.

Tax exemptionIRASSUTE

Start-Up Tax Exemption (SUTE)

Benefit: First SGD 100,000 of chargeable income: 75% exemption; next SGD 100,000: 50% exemption. For each of the first 3 YAs after incorporation.

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

Worth applying for any of these?

We screen eligibility and shape the application — most schemes are discretionary and need a substantive activity case.

Foreign Worker Levies

This SSIC code falls under MOM's Services sector for foreign-worker levy purposes. Levies below apply per worker per month, paid by the employer in addition to salary.

S Pass

TierMonthlyConditions
Tier 1SGD 550Up to 10% of total workforce

Work Permit

TierMonthlyConditions
Higher-skilled (Tier 1)SGD 300Up to 10%
Basic (Tier 1)SGD 450Up to 10%
Basic (Tier 2)SGD 60010–25%
Basic (Tier 3)SGD 800>25% (up to DRC of 35%)

Hiring foreign workers in this sector?

We handle Work Permit, S Pass, and EP applications alongside the incorporation — and check Dependency Ratio Ceilings before you commit headcount.

Levies and Dependency Ratio Ceilings are reviewed periodically by MOM (rates above effective 2024-09-01).

Classification Path

Section
O-ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Division
80-SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES
Group
801-PRIVATE SECURITY ACTIVITIES
Current class
80100-Private security activities

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