[Important Notice] New Online Application Portal for Secondhand Goods Dealers-related Applications
1. Please be informed that from 1 December 2025 onwards, applications for a Secondhand Goods Dealers (SHGD) licence and approval must be made via the Go-Business portal at https://dashboard.gobusiness.gov.sg/task-details/secondhand-goods-dealers-licence. Applications submitted via FormSG portal will no longer be accepted.
2. In addition, payments for an SHGD licence or approval application must be made via Go-Business poral. Payments by bank transfers will no longer be accepted.
3. If you intend to deal in secondhand goods, you are advised to check the list of secondhand goods in the Schedule of the Secondhand Goods Dealers Act before commencing operations.
4. Police have notified all secondhand goods dealers on the above changes. If you have not received any notification from the Police or require further clarification or assistance, you may contact the Police Regulatory Department, via email at SPF_PRD_SHGD@spf.gov.sg.
POLICE REGULATORY DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
1.1 Types of Applications
| Licence Type | Validity | Fees* |
| Ordinary licence |
One year |
$165 |
| Two years (with effect from 31 July 2023) |
$280 |
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Temporary licence
|
30 days at a specific site |
$40 |
| Exempted Notification |
There is no expiry date for an exemption as long as:
|
N/A |
*Fees are to be paid through GoBusiness portal.
Amend Licence Details
You can make the following amendments:
- Licensee (transfer of licence or change in licensee)
- Any other information provided in the application form (within 7 days of change) e.g. name and address of business, URL, email address, place of storage, type of secondhand goods, and appointment of office bearer*.
*Approval must be sought from the Police Regulatory Department for any new appointment to the board of directors, management committee, board of trustees or other governing body
Fees
| Description | Fees* |
| Change in licensee |
$44 |
| Change in any other information provided in the application form |
$22 |
* Fees are to be paid through GoBusiness portal
You are required to obtain the following documents before making the amendments.
| Documents | Remarks |
| Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority record |
For an entity stated as ‘Business’ under the Business Registration Act |
| Approved IMDA licence |
For approval to deal in secondhand telecommunications equipment |
| URA Planning Permission |
For using the premises for scrap metal business |
| Photocopy of existing Secondhand Goods Dealer licence |
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Cancel Exemption or Existing Licence
You can cancel your existing status as an exempted Secondhand Goods Dealer or your Secondhand Goods Dealers licence any time before its expiration.
Please be informed that there will be no refund for early cancellation before expiry.
Withdrawal
You can withdraw your application for a Secondhand Goods Dealers licence any time before licence approval or withdraw application to register for the exemption before notification from Police Regulatory Department.
If a licence has been approved and issued or your exemption has been approved and notified, you will have to submit a request to cancel the licence or the registration for the exemption.
Replacement Copy of Licence
You can request for a replacement copy of your existing Secondhand Goods Dealers licence through GoBusiness portal.
A fee of $11.00 is payable for each new copy.
1.2 Documents Required
You are required to obtain the following documents before applying for any Secondhand Goods Dealers licence.
| Documents | Remarks |
| Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority record |
For an entity stated as ‘Business’ under the Business Registration Act |
| Approved IMDA Licence |
For approval to deal in secondhand telecommunications equipment |
| URA Planning Permission |
For using the premises for scrap metal business |
| Photocopy of the existing Secondhand Goods Dealer licence* |
You should submit your renewal application at least one month before the expiry date of your existing licence. |
* For renewal of existing licence
1.3 Submission of Application
- You will be directed to the GoBusiness Licensing web page. Have your SingPass ready to log in.
- If you require assistance or guidance on the GoBusiness portal, please contact the helpdesk at (+65) 6336 3373 or email AskGoBiz@crimsonlogic.com.sg
1.4 Estimated Completion Time
Estimated Time to complete
20 minutes
Processing Time
- Approximately 3 weeks from the receipt of the application and if all necessary supporting documents are enclosed (if required). Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
- You will be notified of the outcome via SMS and/or Email. In the meantime, you may log in to GoBusiness to view your application status.
1.5 Contact Details