Massage Establishment Licence

Apply for Massage Establishment Licence

Singapore Police Force (SPF)

For Business Users only

This licence is only for business users with a registered Unique Entity Number (UEN).

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Application Details

Under the Massage Establishments (ME) Act, a ME licence is required if any premises is used or intended to be used for the receiption or treatment of persons seeking massage, unless otherwise exempted. Massage is defined as the act of rubbing, kneading, or manipulating the human body or any part of it, by any person (whether or not using any hand-held equipment), for the purpose of relaxing muscle tension, stimulating circulation, increasing suppleness or otherwise.

FAQ

1. Where can I get more information for Massage Establishment Licence?
   More information can be found at the SPF website
2. Who can be an applicant?
   If you have just updated ACRA for any changes related to your Company's name or staff listing, Please allow for at least a day before you submit any application in LicenceOne with relation to these changes. This waiting time is required to get the updates synced for LicenceOne system verification.
   
   Entity Type:
   Limited Liability Partnership
   Eligibility Criteria:
   Applicant must be having position:
   * PARTNER cum MANAGER
   
   Entity Type:
   Company
   Eligibility Criteria:
   Applicant must be having one of the following position:
   * MANAGING DIRECTOR
   * SECRETARY
   * DIRECTOR
   * CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
   
   Entity Type:
   Business (Sole Proprietor/Partnership)
   Eligibility Criteria:
   Applicant must be having one of the following position:
   * OWNER
   * AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
   
   Entity Type:
   LP
   Eligibility Criteria:
   Applicant must be having one of the following position:
   * GENERAL PARTNER
   * LIMITED PARTNER
   
3. Can I submit my application if I do not have all the required supporting documents at the point of application?
   No, all applications submitted with incomplete or incorrect supporting documents will be rejected immediately.
4. Do I have to pay the application fees again for the resubmission of the application if my application is rejected?
   Applicants will be required to pay any application fees payable for all resubmission of applications.

Documents Needed

• ACRA Business Profile
  ACRA Business Profile with company details
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
• Letter of Approval from HDB
  Approval letter from HDB for Outlet/ Premise to provide massage treatments or other related.
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
• URA Planning Permission
  Permission granted for Outlet/ Premise Change of Use to 'Health Centre'; by URA
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
• List of employees and their professional certificates recognised by Police Licensing Division
  A list of particulars of all the employees and Recognised training certificates of therapists/masseuses (to meet the requirement of having at least 80% of certified therapists/masseuses)
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
• Case Trust Accreditation Certificate (for CAT 1 only)
  To obtain Case Trust Accreditation Certificate when applying for CAT 1 Licence
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
• Uniform Photograph(s)
  Colored photograph(s) showing the full front, side and rear view of the staff uniform (top with sleeves and pants for the bottom). The uniform must have either the company/establishment name on it or the staff must don a company nametag. Please also include a close-up shot of the company nametag
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 5 MB
• Floor plan of the establishment stating the total floor area
  The floorplan or layout of the premise must indicate a mininum establishment floor area based on the category selected.
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
• Trainee Certification
  List of Certification recongised by PLRD Note: Any untrained masseuses will be provisionally registered as trainees, and the licensee shall ensure each trainer must obtain the necessary certification recongised by PLRD within 6 months, to be calculated cumulatively, from the date of first registration.
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 2 MB
• TCM related documents
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 2 MB

Requirements

Limited Liability Partnership
Applicant must be having position:
* PARTNER cum MANAGER

Company
Applicant must be having one of the following position:
* MANAGING DIRECTOR
* SECRETARY
* DIRECTOR
* CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Business (Sole Proprietor/Partnership)
Applicant must be having one of the following position:
* OWNER
* AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

LP
Applicant must be having one of the following position:
* GENERAL PARTNER
* LIMITED PARTNER