Getting business premises

Getting business premises

Before registering your business address, you will need to ensure the approved use is suitable for your business activities. If not, you may apply to request a change in the allowable uses.

Learn more about it in Step 2 of our Start-up Guide.

e-Services for getting business premises

Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

• Apply for change of use in conserved buildings
  Apply for planning permission to change the use of buildings in Historic Conservation Areas.

• Renew temporary written permission to continue an approved use in conserved buildings
  Apply to renew the current use of your property.

• Apply for renewal of use
  Apply to renew an existing use that was approved on Temporary Permission. Application must be submitted within 2 months before the Temporary Permission expires.

• Check allowable use for shophouses
  Find out the allowed and last approved uses for all shophouses in Singapore.

• Enquiry on approved use of premises
  Find out the allowed uses for all types of premises, except private shophouses.

• Officers-in-charge of conserved buildings
  Use the URA SPACE map to find out the officer-in-charge or planner of a conserved building.

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