Opening a hair or beauty salon in Singapore (2026)
ACRA registration, NEA licensing, CaseTrust accreditation, and the prepaid-package law every spa owner must know.
ACRA business registration
Register a sole proprietorship ($115) or Pte Ltd ($315) on BizFile+ in 15 minutes. Pte Ltd offers liability protection and is preferred once you hire staff.
NEA and SCDF licensing
Salons fall under Public Entertainment Licensing only if you have amplified music for crowds; standard ambient music is fine. SCDF fire safety certificate is required for any tenancy fit-out.
CaseTrust for prepaid packages
If you sell prepaid packages (very common in SG spa industry), CaseTrust accreditation with CASE is strongly recommended — it gives consumers confidence and protects you under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act.
GST
Register for GST once turnover crosses S$1 million. Most independent salons stay below; chains and high-end medi-spas usually register.
Foreign worker quota
Hairstylists from Malaysia/Philippines come on S Pass or Work Permit under the Services sector — current Dependency Ratio Ceiling is 35%, with foreign worker levy $450–650/month.
Booking integrations
Beautifyx supports PayNow QR, Stripe, and Singpass-verified client records.