INFOCOMM MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IMDA)
INFOCOMM MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY issues 35 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 IMDA licences
Aircraft Station Licence
The Aircraft Station Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for the installation and operation of radio communication equipment on board Singapore registered aircraft. The licence is valid for 5 years, with processing typically completed immediately upon payment.
Arts Entertainment Licence
The Arts Entertainment Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for conducting various forms of arts entertainment in Singapore, including plays, concerts, and exhibitions. The licence is valid for specified dates and processing typically takes 20 working days from receipt of complete information.
Computer Online Service Licence
The Computer Online Service Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for online news websites in Singapore that report on local news and current affairs and meet specific traffic criteria. Validity is agency-confirmed, with processing times available on the agency's website.
Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration (ESER)
The Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration (ESER) is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for specific short range and low power devices in Singapore, including wireless microphones and telecommand systems. The licence is valid for 5 years, with processing typically completed immediately.
Exhibition of Telecommunication Equipment (with Frequency)
The Exhibition of Telecommunication Equipment (with Frequency) licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for temporary exhibitions of telecommunication equipment using radio frequency in Singapore. The licence is valid for a maximum of 90 days, with processing typically completed within 10 working days upon submission of all required information.
Exhibition of Telecommunication Equipment (without Frequency)
The Exhibition of Telecommunication Equipment (without Frequency) licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for temporary exhibitions of telecommunication equipment in Singapore. The licence is valid for a maximum of 6 months, with processing typically completed within 10 working days upon complete submission of all required information.
Experimental Station Licence
The Experimental Station Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for conducting research and development activities, testing, experiments, or demonstrations in radiocommunication using radiocommunication equipment. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed within 10 working days upon complete submission of all information.
Express Letter Services (Class) Licence
The Express Letter Services (Class) Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore for businesses providing express letter services, including local and international delivery of letters weighing up to 500 grams. This is a lifetime licence, with processing completed immediately upon payment.
Facilities-based Operations Licence
The Facilities-based Operations Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore for businesses that provide facilities-based services in the telecommunications and media sectors. The validity period is unspecified, and processing time details can be found on the IMDA's website.
Film (Distribution/Exhibition) Licence
The Film (Distribution/Exhibition) Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for businesses distributing or exhibiting films classified as R21, M18, and NC16 in Singapore. The validity is agency-confirmed, with processing typically completed in 2 weeks.
Fixed Wireless Network Licence
The Fixed Wireless Network Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for businesses intending to establish and operate a fixed wireless network or provide related services in Singapore. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed within 10 working days upon complete submission of all required information.
General Equipment Registration (GER)
The General Equipment Registration (GER) is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for the registration of various communication devices, including Mobile/IoT Base Stations and walkie-talkies. The licence is valid for 5 years, with processing typically completed within 10 working days.
Localised Private Network (Multi-Channel Radiocom Networks and Systems)
The Localised Private Network (Multi-Channel Radiocom Networks and Systems) Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for operating a multi-channel radio-communication network within a specific location, such as a walkie-talkie network. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing completed immediately upon payment.
Localised Private Network Licence
The Localised Private Network Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for operating a radio-communication network within a specific localised area in Singapore, such as a construction site or a building compound. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed within 10 working days upon complete submission of all required information.
Localised Radio-Communication Station Licence
The Localised Radio-Communication Station Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore for operating specific short-range radio-communication devices, such as local area paging devices and wireless microphones. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed within 10 working days upon complete submission of all required information.
Nationwide TV Service Licence
The Nationwide TV Service Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for businesses intending to operate television broadcasting services in Singapore. The validity period is confirmed by the agency, and processing times can be found on their website.
Newspaper Permit
The Newspaper Permit is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for any entity intending to publish a newspaper in Singapore. The permit is valid for 1 year from the date of issue, with processing typically completed in 15 working days.
Niche Television Service Licence
The Niche Television Service Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for service providers offering television services targeting niche market segments, including over-the-top (OTT) services. The licence is valid for 5 years, with processing typically completed within 35 working days.
Postal Services Operations Licence
The Postal Services Operations Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for businesses providing postal services for letters weighing up to 500g. The validity period is unspecified, and processing time details can be found on the IMDA website.
Printing Press Licence
The Printing Press Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for businesses operating printing presses in Singapore. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 3 working days.
Public Mobile Network Licence
The Public Mobile Network Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for businesses intending to set up a public mobile network and provide telecommunication services to the public in Singapore. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed within 10 working days upon complete submission of all information.
Registration for Internet Access Service Providers And Resellers Class Licence
The Registration for Internet Access Service Providers and Resellers Class Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore for businesses providing internet access services to the public. This licence is perpetual, with processing typically completed within 4 working days for completed applications.
Registration Form C for Class Licensable Broadcasting Services
The Registration Form C for Class Licensable Broadcasting Services is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for the provision of websites with political or religious content in Singapore. The validity is confirmed by the agency, and processing time details are available on the agency's website.
Satellite Communication Station Licence
The Satellite Communication Station Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for the installation and operation of satellite communication stations in Singapore, including portable terminals, VSATs, and earth stations. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed within 10 working days upon complete submission of all information.
Services-Based Operations (Class) Licence
The Services-Based Operations (Class) Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore for businesses leasing telecommunication network elements from licensed Facilities-Based Operators (FBOs) to provide or resell telecommunication services. This licence has no expiry and processing typically takes 8 working days for manual approval if not auto-approved.
Services-Based Operations (Individual) Licence
The Services-Based Operations (Individual) Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore for businesses leasing telecommunication network elements from licensed Facilities-Based Operators (FBOs) to provide or resell telecommunication services. The licence is valid for 5 years, with processing typically completed within 14 working days.
Ship Station Licence
The Ship Station Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for the operation of radio-communication equipment on ships registered in Singapore. The licence is valid for 5 years, with processing typically completed within 7 working days upon complete submission of information.
Simplified Equipment Registration (SER)
The Simplified Equipment Registration (SER) is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for the registration of mobile terminals and broadband access equipment in Singapore. The licence is valid for 5 years, with processing typically completed within 3 working days.
Subscription International Television Service Licence
The Subscription International Television Service Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for broadcast companies to transmit TV services from Singapore to the region via satellite or fibre. The licence is valid for 5 years, with processing typically completed within 20 working days if the application is complete.
Technical Trial (with use of Frequency)
The Technical Trial (with use of Frequency) licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for conducting proof of concept trials using radio frequency on a temporary basis in Singapore. The licence is valid for a maximum of 90 days, with processing typically completed within 10 working days upon complete submission of all required information.
Telecommunication Dealer's (Class) Licence
The Telecommunication Dealer's (Class) Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore for businesses involved in the manufacture, import, hire, sale, or possession for sale of approved telecommunication equipment. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed in 3 working days.
Telecommunication Dealer's (Individual) Licence
The Telecommunication Dealer's (Individual) Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore for individuals involved in the manufacture, import, hire, sale, or possession for sale of approved telecommunication equipment. The licence is valid for 5 years, with processing typically completed in 2 working days.
Telecommunication Wiring Contractor Class Licence
The Telecommunication Wiring Contractor Class Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore for businesses involved in the installation, maintenance, or repair of telecommunication wiring works. This licence has no expiry date and remains valid until cancelled or suspended, with processing completed immediately upon payment.
TV Receive-Only System Licence
The TV Receive-Only System Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for organizations needing to access time-sensitive information via satellite television. This includes commercial institutions, foreign embassies, hotels, and educational institutions endorsed by relevant authorities. Validity varies, with processing typically completed within 15 working days for all completed applications.
Wide-Area Private Network Licence
The Wide-Area Private Network Licence is required by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for businesses intending to establish and provide Wide-Area Private Network services, including high power radio communication equipment on an island-wide scale in Singapore. The licence is valid for 1 year, with processing typically completed within 10 working days upon complete submission of information.