To buy, sell and develop real estate, and to conduct real estate-related activities, you need specific licenses and permits:

• House Agent License, taken from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) allows you to buy and sell properties. If you intend to run a real estate company, you are required to obtain this license.
• Housing Developer’s License, taken from Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), is required if you intend to develop housing projects of more than 4 units of housing accommodation. This license should be obtained before you begin construction.

• The Food Shop License, taken from the National Environment Agency (NEA), is required if you wish to rent out food shops within your premises.
• Non-Residential TV Licence, from the Media Development Authority (MDA), is needed to install and operate any broadcasting apparatus capable of receiving broadcast signals in commercial premises.
• Swimming Pool Licence from the National Environment Agency (NEA) must be obtained to operate and maintain public swimming pools in condominiums, shopping centres, hotels, country clubs, and others.