ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EDB)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD issues 2 business licences and permits in Singapore. Each one below targets a specific industry, activity, or premises type — click through for the full reference: validity, processing time, prerequisites, and which SSIC industry codes it applies to.
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All EDB licences
Certificate of Registration under the Control of Manufacture Act (All applicants other than Singapore-owned Beer and Stout applicants)
The Certificate of Registration under the Control of Manufacture Act is required by the Economic Development Board (EDB) for businesses intending to manufacture COMA-scheduled goods in Singapore. The validity is agency-confirmed, and processing typically takes 30 working days from the submission of all required information.
Licence under the Manufacture of Optical Discs Act (All applicants other than local applicants)
The Licence under the Manufacture of Optical Discs Act is required by the Economic Development Board (EDB) for any entity intending to manufacture optical discs for sale or commercial purposes in Singapore. This licence is valid for 5 years and is renewable, with processing typically taking 30 working days from the submission of all required information.