Can HDB flat be used to register for business address in Singapore?

Can we use HDB residential property as registered address of my company in Singapore?

Is a flat in HDB allowed to register for company address in Singapore?

Can I register my HDB flat as registered address of my business in Singapore?

Yes. As an approved tenant or flat owner you are allowed to register your firm or company with your residential address however you are required to seek the proper approval from the relevant authorities.

You can register to set up a home office in your private home or HDB flat and hire up to 2 non-resident employees. This is provided that the business does not cause disturbance or inconvenience to the neighbouring residents.

Anyone who is the owner, tenant or any authorised occupant of a private residential property and wish to operate a Home Office (HO) can register with URA. For HO in HDB flats, the owner, tenant or any authorised occupant of the HDB flat can register with HDB.

If you are not the owner, you have to obtain written consent from the owner before you register for the HO use.

Activities allowed in residential office: You may use the flat as an administration office, and the flat address for business registration with ACRA. For such cases, any business activities carried out in the flats must be administrative. All other business activities are to be conducted elsewhere, and no clients or customers are allowed to visit the flat even though it’s allowed to use for registered address.

Note that not all businesses are allowed to register with residential address.

Eg: Saloon, Massage Parlour, etc