I asked HDB this question previously. This is the reply I got:
We would like to inform you that with effect from 10 June 2003, HDB flats can be used as a home office and for business registration under the Home Office Scheme. Owners, tenants, authorised occupiers and subtenants of HDB flats, who are 21 years and above, are eligible to apply under the scheme. To qualify under this scheme, interested applicant must satisfy the terms and conditions (see Annex A) of the Home Office Scheme and the proposed business is not in the "negative list" of businesses (see Annex B). The Home Office Scheme allows a maximum of 2 non-residents. The non-residents could be shareholders, directors of the business or employees. To maintain the residential ambience, no business or advertisement signage is allowed. Interested applicant can submit online application via Online Business Licensing Service. A non-refundable administration fee of $20/- is required. After the approval, which is valid for three years, is granted, the applicant has to register his business with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). He is allowed to use the HDB flat address to register his business. Enquiry & Application Procedure 3 You have enquired about using your HDB flat address for your company's mailing address. If you are able to comply with the terms and conditions, please submit your application via OBLS. You will need the following items: a) Singpass b) Credit card (VISA or Mastercard) or Internet Bank Account or Flexipay During the first part of the e-application, please click the button 'an individual or non-ACRA-registered organisation' if you do not have the RCB Number. After completing the e-application with e-payment, you will receive an immediate approval. Please print out the Application Status "Approved with Payment" for your reference. After obtaining the approval from HDB, you may register the businesses with ACRA. The reference number that you can use to update ACRA Biz file, is the last 6 digits (xxxxxx) of the Case ID (starts with C070xxxxxx). You may click the following url to apply :
https://licences.business.gov.sg/SHINE/sop/WebPageHandler?p=OASIS&pn=SelectLicences&LicenceID=1421 If you have problem completing the online application form, he may wish to contact OBLS helpdesk at 68981595. The operating hours are from Monday to Friday (8.30 am to 5.30 pm) excluding public holidays. Alternatively, he may send e-mail to :
[email protected]. More Information 4 For more information on the Home Office Scheme, he may refer to "Businesses>Setting up a Home Office" section of HDB's website at :
http://www.hdb.gov.sg.