Frequently Asked Questions
General Planning
Insurance
For the purpose of the Event, the event organiser shall at its own cost and expense maintain and/or cause to be maintained insurance policy(ies) with an insurance company duly licensed in Singapore or an international insurance company acceptable to the venue owner (aka “Licensor”).
The policy(ies) must provide for:
- Damage to or loss of property;
- Comprehensive general public liability in the sum of not less than S$1,000,000.00 for each and every claim, providing coverage against claims for bodily injury, death, property damage or loss occurring in or upon or resulting from the organisation or holding of the Event, or arising out of the provision of any service by the Licensor and such other insurances that the Licensor may in its sole and absolute discretion require; and
- Nominate the Licensor as an insured.
The policy(ies) must include:
- a provision for waiver of subrogation against the Licensor;
- a provision that the liability of the insurer to pay under such policy must not be affected by the act, default, omission or negligence of any party to such policy;
- the legal liability of the Licensee for loss or damage to the Licence Area (including all fixtures and fittings in it), by the deletion from the policy of the relevant exclusion relating to the property in the care, custody or control of the Licensee or any employee of the Licensee; and
- a cross liability provision so that each of the Licensor and the Licensee shall be considered a separate and distinct person and all references to "insured persons" (or such similar term) under the policy shall be considered as applying to each of the Licensor and the Licensee in the same manner as if a separate policy had been issued to each of them.
The Licensee must give the Licensor satisfactory documentary evidence of the policy(ies) and the receipt for the premium paid in respect of the policy(ies) at any time immediately on demand.
Other useful information
Fireworks are normally done for large scale national events in Singapore. There are designated areas that you can organise fireworks. Event organisers are advised to contact an approved fireworks vendor for assistance in obtaining the necessary permits with the relevant authorities.
For information on intellectual property in Singapore, visit Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.
- You will need to seek permission from the landowner of the location for which you are taking photos of.
- Apply with Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) through their online application form.
Customs
Yes, as with most countries, there are controlled goods and prohibited items such as firecrackers, chewing gum, reproduction of copyright publications. Please refer to the relevant authorities for more information:
Generally no, if they are not considered ‘Commercial Goods’. For specific enquiry or to obtain more information you can refer to:
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*Note: This only applies to travellers bringing in the goods by hand, i.e. check-in or hand carry. For freight or shipment, the courier will handle the necessary procedures and advise their clients accordingly.
Licenses
Please refer to license & permit for the licensing authorities to apply with for various activities you plan to undertake.
Taxation
- GST will need to be paid if items are commercial goods. Custom officers on duty will ascertain upon entry if they are considered ‘commercial goods’.
- For more information on GST, visit the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore website.
Yes, if your speaker is a non-resident. You are required to withhold a percentage of that payment and pay the amount withheld to IRAS. The amount withheld is called withholding tax. More information on withholding tax can be found here.
- Yes, all goods and services consumed within Singapore are subjected to GST at prevailing rate. Tax rebate may apply for goods purchased in Singapore but to be consumed outside Singapore.
- Venue rental can be tax exempted if the attendees are international.
- There are different tax requirements, depending if your organisation is considered a non-resident company or not. It is best to obtain professional tax advice from established agencies handling tax matters.
- For information on withholding tax (applicable for non-resident companies), please click here.
Street Banners
General
Street banners are strong visual advertising tools for your event and activities. When located in prominent locations such as Orchard Area, Central Business District or Marina Bay, they serve as a cost-effective promotion with high-impact visibility. In the Orchard area, the city's most popular shopping strip, street banners attract an estimated 1 million views per month.
What we offer:
- Many prime locations for banner placement
- More than 1,000 banner spaces throughout the island
Explore Banner Placements
From tourist attractions to key transit locations, you can select the best locations from over 100 spaces to reach your target audience.
*Please contact us if you are allocated these locations for your event.
Types of Lamp Posts
There are many types of lamp posts. The banner size and the method of installation would depend on the type of lamp post, below is an example. Please refer to the LTA guidelines for size of the banners to be installed on other types of lamp posts.
Banners to be installed on the Smart Poles (lamp posts) that are located along Orchard Road and Tanglin Road, need to be double-sided and 3.5m by 1.2m. Nylons strings are to be used to tie the banners to the metal rods.
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) manages the banner spaces along the along the following roads:
- Bras Basah Road
- Cuscaden Road
- Grange Road (partial)
- Mohd. Sultan Road
- Nicoll Highway
- Orchard Boulevard
- Orchard Link
- Orchard Road
- Paterson Road
- Penang Road
- Raffles Avenue
- Raffles Boulevard
- River Valley Road
- Saiboo Street
- Scotts Road
- Somerset Road
- Stamford Road (partial)
- Tanglin Road (partial)
Key things to note
- Mandatory to conduct a site visit to confirm the type of lamppost and its availability.
- Submit your banner request within the banner application deadline of the relevant government agency.
- Adhere to the design guidelines of the relevant government agency.
- Apply for a BCA license via https://eservices.bca.gov.sg/advertisementlicence before displaying the banners.
When to apply
Banner spaces managed by STB are open for booking every quarter as indicated below:
| Callout for Street Banners | Submission Period | Spaces would be allocated by |
| Q2 /Apr to Jun 2025 events | 1 to 21 Dec 2024 | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Q3 /Jul to Sep 2025 events | 1 to 21 Mar 2025 | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Q4 /Oct to Dec 2025 events | 1 to 21 Jun 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Q1 /Jan to Mar 2026 events | 1 to 20 Sep 2025 | 20 Oct 2025 |
How to apply
You may submit your banner application before the deadlines given in the above table via this link.
Banner spaces for advertisement
The National Arts Council (NAC) manages the banner spaces along the Civic District, which is situated in the heart of the city and is a must-visit for any arts and culture lover in Singapore. It holds a vibrant collection of national institutions, private galleries and art spaces, including the National Museum of Singapore, National Gallery, Singapore Art Museum, Lasalle College of the Arts and Art Plural Gallery. Take advantage of its impeccable position with the National Publicity Platform, which gives free outdoor banner space for the promotion of arts and arts-related events.
When to apply
Banner spaces are open for booking on a quarterly basis.
How to apply
Visit the official website here.
Banner spaces for advertisement
Marina Bay is a jewel in Singapore's crown, a veritable garden city by the bay. A hub for business, entertainment and shopping, the stunning area with its myriad of attractions is top draw for Singaporeans and visitors alike at all hours of the day, giving your street banners maximum visual impact.
When to apply
Banner space applications open three months prior to the display start date.
How to apply
Email to LTA_Licensing_TDS_VBanner@lta.gov.sg for banner spaces managed by multiple government agencies or by LTA.
Located within the Changi Precinct are 2 key conference and exhibition facilities, the Singapore EXPO and Changi Exhibition Centre. These venues have robust event calendars that attract Singaporeans and international visitors alike on a regular basis.
You may want to consider these surrounding streets:
- Simei Avenue
- Upper Changi Road East
- Xilin Avenue
- Upper Changi
- Bedok North Avenue 4
- Changi South Avenue 3
- Changi South Avenue 1
- Bedok Road
- Aviation Park Road
- Changi Coast Road
When to apply
Banner space applications open three months prior to the display start date.
How to apply
Email here for banner spaces managed by multiple government agencies or by LTA.
Banner application
For banner application on roads which are not listed, email here.
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