Business Permits
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
REQUIREMENTS
Register your business
Secure your premises
Ensure your premises comply with regulations. You must have approval to/for building works,
fire safety works, and occupation of the premises.
Obtain a public entertainment licence to operate an establishment providing free or paid
entertainment to the public.
Obtain a Copyright Licence to perform or play copyrighted music at your business premises
Obtain licences to use music video and karaoke videos to play, perform, or reproduce music
videos or karaoke videos at your premises
Obtain a non-residential TV licence to operate a television set or any equipment that can receive
broadcast signals at your business premises.
Obtain approval for a smoking room/corner to setup a smoking room/corner for patrons at your
entertainment establishment
Obtain a private lotteries permit to conduct private lotteries (e.g. lucky draw) or operate fruit/slot
machines at your recreation establishment
Obtain a police permit for assemblies/ processions to organize any assembly or procession of 5
or more persons such as treasure hunt
Apply for other licences/permits you need