Letter of Consent (LOC) for Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders who are business owners
You can apply for a Letter of Consent to work in Singapore if you are an eligible Dependant’s Pass holder who wishes to operate a business. Find out the eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Eligibility for LOC for DP holders who are business owners
Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders who wish to operate a business in Singapore can apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC)
Who is eligible
To be eligible to apply for an LOC, you need to be one of the following types of business owner:
- The sole proprietor of an ACRA-registered business.
- A partner of an ACRA-registered business.
- A company director with at least 30% shareholding in an ACRA-registered business.
To be eligible for a renewal of the LOC, you will also need to hire at least one Singaporean / Permanent Resident who earns at least the prevailing Local Qualifying Salary and receives CPF contributions for at least 3 months.
Existing DP LOC holders who are business owners
What are the criteria for existing DP LOC holders who are business owners?
DP holders operating a business on an existing LOC can continue to do so until it expires, or apply for a one-off renewal of the LOC until 30 April 2022. Thereafter, they must meet the criteria to be eligible for LOC renewal, or obtain an applicable work pass to continue working in Singapore.
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Before applying, check that your Dependant’s Pass is valid for at least 3 months.
If it is not, you need to renew your Dependant’s Pass.
Processing time: Within 4 weeks for most cases.
What are the Pre-approval Requirements?
Submit an online request to apply for an LOC as the requirement of pre-approval
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LOC Application after pre-approval
How to Apply after getting pre-approval of LOC?
You can apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC) to work in Singapore if you are an eligible Dependant’s Pass holder who wishes to operate a business with pre-approval.
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How to Renew, cancel or replace the LOC for business owners?
Renew, cancel or replace a Letter of Consent for Dependant’s Pass holders who are business owners
You can cancel a Letter of Consent (LOC) or renew it before it expires. You can also replace it if you have lost your LOC.
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How to Replace an LOC?
If you have lost the LOC, you need to report the loss and request for a replacement.
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