The Home Office Scheme, implemented in 2003, allows homeowners of
private residential properties to be used for business registration
and to engage up to 2 persons who are not residents for their Home
Office business.
To set up a Home Office in a private residential property, homeowners
must meet the Terms and Conditions of the
Home Office Scheme. The business must satisfy the Home Office
Performance Criteria.
Register for Home Office
Applicant can register online to use a private residential property
(including HDB Executive Condominium) for Home Office via the Online
Business Licensing Service (OBLS).
For HDB flats and living quarters (except HDB Executive Condominium),
please register directly with HDB.
For information on income tax matters, you may refer to
IRAS website.
Who can register?
Owner, tenant and authorised occupier of private residential properties
who wish to operate a Home Office can register as long as the business
complies with the Terms and Conditions and does
not fall under the list of businesses not permitted under the scheme.
How much does it cost?
A non-refundable administration fee of $20 (inclusive of GST).
What are the payment modes?
Online payment modes for this service: Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) Direct Debit Through Internet Bank Account FlexiPay
When can I expect a decision?
You can commence the Home Office use after you have successfully
registered online.
Validity?
Upon successful registration with URA, a one-time permit for home office use will be granted.
Who to contact?
You can call the URA service enquiry line at Tel: (65) 6223 4811
or email to
if you have any queries on the Home Office scheme.
Setting up a Home Office in a Private Residential Property
Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard)