2023-05-31Singapore Massage Establishment Licence Application Guide
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Massage Establishment Licence (“ME”) | ||||||||
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A ME licence is required if you intend to carry on the business of providing massage services in an establishment. Under Section 2(1) of the ME Act, “massage” is defined as “the act of rubbing, kneading or manipulating the human body or any part of it, by any person (whether or not using any hand-held equipment), for the purpose of relaxing muscle tension, stimulating circulation, increasing suppleness or otherwise”. A ME licence is not required if you are providing any of the following without any massage service of treatment:- (1) Manicure (2) Pedicure (3) Light treatment (4) Electric treatment (5) Vapour treatment (6) Baths However, there are certain establishments that can be exempted from obtaining the licence, which subject to the following conditions:
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Types of ME Licences | ||||
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Under the Singapore ME Act, there are two (2) types of licences you can apply for:
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Pre-Requisites for ME Licence | ||||||
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Before submitting the application form for a ME licence in Singapore, you must be aware of the following common requirements:
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Documents Required for ME Licence |
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The applicants should submit the application form along with the following supporting documents to the PLRD: (1) ACRA Business Profile; (2) Case Trust Accreditation Certification or Letter of Acceptance; (3) Coloured photographs showing the following: (4) Layout plan of the establishment drawn to scale, stating the total floor area in Square Metres (5) Urban Redevelopment Authority (“URA”) planning permission for proposed use of premises to be used as ME or HDB approval letter (whichever is applicable); (6) A list with the details of the employees (including their names, designations, Singapore Identity Card number or passport details, contact details and certificates attained); (7) A list of the renovation / asset with receipts and invoices; and (8) A copy of training certificates of the therapists and professionals which duly recognized by the PLRD. |
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Processing Time for ME Licence |
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The processing time for the licence application is about 21 working days from the receipt of the application and the necessary supporting documents, if required. The duration of the licence granted can up to 3 years. The licence can be renewed after that time period. |
Kaizen Singapore office is able to provide clients with ME licence application and consultancy services, please consult our professional consultant. |