How to start a business in Singapore as a DP holder?

Can Dependant Pass holder start any business in Singapore?

Yes. DP (Dependant’s Pass) holder is considered as the local resident. Hence, the DP holder could register the following entities with ACRA provided they meet the eligibility criteria:

• Sole Proprietorship
• Partnership (General)
• Limited Partnership (LP)
• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
• Pte Ltd (Private Limited Company)

However, the DP holder could start to run and manage the business only with the approval of Letter Of Consent (LOC) under his/her own entity from the Ministry Of Manpower (MOM).

Click here to learn more about LOC for DP holders who are the business owners