Business Permits
Application for licence, not later than 2 months before intended date for commencement of practice.
The Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics (PHMC) Act (Chapter 248) (1980) and Regulations (1991)
required private hospital, maternity, nursing home, medical (including dental clinic) or clinical laboratory
(including xray laboratory) to be licensed by the Ministry of Health.
Register your business
Secure your premises. You can use only commercial premises that are approved for healthcare activities
to run your healthcare business given by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).
Design/layout your premises. You should get approval from your land owner for renovations and receive
approval for building works and occupation of building works, fire safety works, works on conservation
buildings, and signage on buildings.
Obtain a dental clinic licence or other licences you may need
Hire workers
Comply with laws & regulations