A Public Entertainment or Arts Entertainment licence is required to provide any entertainment (unless exempted); the definition of Public Entertainment and Arts Entertainment can be found in the First Schedule of the Public Entertainments Act (PEA).
1.1 Types of Application
| Types of Application |
Description |
| New | You may submit a new public entertainment licence (establishment licence or ad-hoc licence) via GoBusiness |
| Renew |
Public entertainment licence can be renewed 1 months prior to expiry. You will receive the renewal notice letter via your registered mailing address and can proceed to submit your intention to renew via the FORMSG. Processing timing after submission will take approximately three week depending on the complexity of the application, and if approved, licensee will be notified and will be able to pay via GoBusiness website without a RRN Number. If you are unable to submit the renewal application and require assistance, please email spf_prd_pelld@spf.gov.sg with your licence information |
| Amend Licence Details |
You may make the following amendments to your existing Public Entertainment licence:
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| Cancel Licence |
You may cancel your existing Public Entertainment Licence any time before its expiration. Please be informed that there will be no refund of the licence fees upon cancellation of the existing Public Entertainment licence, as stipulated under the Public Entertainments and Meetings Rules. |
| Withdrawal |
You may withdraw your applications for any Public Entertainment licence at any time before the licence is approved. If the licence has been approved and issued, you will no longer be able to withdraw it and you will need to make a request to cancel the licence. |
1.2 Documents Required - Only Applicable for Application of Establishment Licence
You are required to obtain the following documents before applying for any Public Entertainment licence.
- Planning permission URA, SLA or HDB on the land use of the premises; and
- Registry of Societies certificate (if applicable, when applying on behalf of societies).
1.3 Submission of Application
You will be directed to GoBusiness webpage which will require you to sign in using your SingPass
If you require assistance or guidance on the GoBusiness portal, please contact their helpdesk at +65 6336 3373 or email AskGoBiz@crimsonlogic.com.sg
1.4 Estimated Completion Time
Estimated Time to Complete
20 min
Processing time
Approximately 3 weeks from the receipt of the application and the necessary supporting documents (if required). Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
You will be notified of the outcome via SMS, email and post. Alternatively, you may login to GoBusiness to view your application status.
1.5 Contact Details