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 of an ACRA-registered business:
- Sole proprietor.
- Partner.
- Company director with at least 30% shareholding in the company or member in the Company Limited by Guarantee.
To renew the LOC, you will need to have:
- At least 3 months validity remaining on your Dependant’s Pass.
- Hired at least 1 Singaporean / Permanent Resident who:
- Earns at least the prevailing Local Qualifying Salary.
- Has been receiving CPF contributions for at least 3 consecutive months preceding the application submission date.
Duration of the pass
| Apply for an LOC |
Duration of the pass |
| First-time candidates |
Whichever is shorter
- One year from issue date
- Up to the expiry date of Dependant’s Pass
|
| Subsequent renewals |
Up to the date expiry of Dependant's Pass
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The LOC stops being valid when:
- The Dependant’s Pass is cancelled or expires.
- The business is no longer active. You still need to cancel the LOC.