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Letter of Consent (LOC) - official permit for work from the Ministry of Manpower Singapore for eligible Dependant’s Pass holders who wish to operate a business and for LTVP/LTVP+ holders who are spouses or unmarried children of Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
RSBU provides a full range of services for obtaining a Letter of Consent in Singapore.
RSBU launched in Singapore in 2013 and over the years has helped thousands of companies with their legal and business needs.
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Letter of Consent
800 $
What is included in the service:
Detailed consultation with a visa specialist
Case analysis of the client's case
Assessing the client's chances of obtaining a visa
Developing a strategy for a successful visa
Assistance in preparation and verification of necessary documents
Preparing and submitting a Work Visa application to the Singapore Ministry of Manpower
Interaction with the Singapore Ministry of Labor on the application
Check request status
Client counseling at all stages of the appeal process
Filing up to 2 appeals on the application (in case of rejection)
Issue a LOC work permit
Letter of Consent
Official work permit
Key features of the Letter of Consent
Gives you the official right to work in Singapore
Simple and fast
issuance procedure
issuance procedure
(standard 1-4 weeks)
There are no minimum salary requirements
Applicable
for all industries.
for all industries.
No tax (Foreign Worker Levy) on foreign employees
There are no quotas or mandatory requirements for the employer's company to hire local employees*
Applicable for LTVP/LTVP+ holders as well as DP holders when first fed to the LOC.
*
Important!
From May 1, 2021, all Dependant's Pass holders require a work pass in Singapore instead of a valid LOC.
However, Dependant's Pass holders who wish to operate a business may apply for a Letter of Consent to work in Singapore subject to the new requirements.
Find out more
However, Dependant's Pass holders who wish to operate a business may apply for a Letter of Consent to work in Singapore subject to the new requirements.
Find out more
Who is eligible to receive:
Spouse of a Singapore citizen with a valid LTVP/ LTVP+.
Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a Singapore citizen or PR with a valid LTVP.
What is required to obtain a Letter of Consent:
Your LTVP/LTVP+ must be valid for at least 3 months as of the date of application
You must have a job offer from a Singapore employer
The proposed work should not be in questionable activities (hostesses, dancers/dancers in a nightclub, etc.).
From May 1, 2021 all Dependant's Pass holders require a work pass (S Pass, Employment Pass) instead of a valid work permit (LOC).
To be eligible to apply for a LOC, you must meet the following requirements:
Be the owner of one of the following types of businesses*:
Your DP must be valid for at least 3 months as of the date of application.
- Individual entrepreneur
- Partner
- Director of a company with at least 30% of company shares
- Partner
- Director of a company with at least 30% of company shares
* - all types of businesses must be officially registered in Singapore by the Principal Registrar of ACRA
Written consent from the employer's company to hire the candidate
Written consent from an employee
Color scanned copy of your passport
(personal data page)
A color scan of both sides of your Dependant Pass/LTVP+
Resume with information about the candidate's work experience, as well as contact information: phone, email, residential address.
Information about expected wages
Position information
Applicant's diplomas and certificates of education*
Additional documents that may be requested by the MOM during the application process
For some professions, such as medical professionals, lawyers, foreign companies in Singapore and others, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) may request additional documents.
* - all diplomas must be submitted in their original language, as well as translated into English with a notarized translation
Color scanned copy of your passport
(personal data page)
A color scan of both sides of your Dependant Pass
CV with information about the candidate's work experience, as well as contact information: phone, email, residential address.
Information about expected salary
Position information
Educational documents*
Additional documents that may be requested by the Ministry of Manpower Singapore during the application process
*For some professions, such as medical professionals, lawyers, foreign companies in Singapore and others, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) may request additional documents.
* - all diplomas must be submitted in their original language, as well as translated into English with a notarized translation
Within 2 weeks for most cases.
Within 4 weeks for most cases.
Who is not eligible for LOC:
Important!
Dependant's Pass holders can begin their activities only after receiving a LOC.
S Pass
Work pass for skilled workers, who may not meet the EP criteria, subject to a quota.
Work Permit
A work pass for unskilled, low- and medium-skilled foreign workers from an approved list of countries.
Work Pass in Singapore:
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During the period of our cooperation, RSBU representatives have shown high professionalism and efficiency in performing the designated tasks. We receive constant support in the ongoing financial and organizational processes of the company. We are very satisfied with our cooperation with RSBU and we certainly recommend this company as your reliable and trusted partner.
During the period of our cooperation, RSBU representatives have shown high professionalism and efficiency in performing the designated tasks. We receive constant support in the ongoing financial and organizational processes of the company. We are very satisfied with our cooperation with RSBU and we certainly recommend this company as your reliable and trusted partner.
Tatiana Meshkova
I used the services of RSBU in order to open my own company in Singapore. Good service. The consultants actively answer questions and respond quickly if problems arise. Especially valuable is the fact that even after successfully opening a company, the consultants give advice on documentation and doing business in Asia.
I recommend it!
I recommend it!
RASA Pte Ltd
We have been cooperating with RSBS since the creation of our company, namely since 2017. This is a team of professionals who can be trusted with tasks of various complexity, from company registration to assistance in some aspects of business. I am grateful and glad for our partnership!
Dmitry Malakhovsky
Director & Co-Founder, Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Anastasia Oleinik
Prima Music Pte Ltd
RASA expresses its sincere gratitude to RSBU. Our cooperation began in 2019 with the registration of the company and continues to the present day.
During the period of our cooperation, RSBU representatives have shown high professionalism and efficiency in performing the designated tasks. We receive constant support in the ongoing financial and organizational processes of the company. We are very satisfied with our cooperation with RSBU and we certainly recommend this company as your reliable and trusted partner.
During the period of our cooperation, RSBU representatives have shown high professionalism and efficiency in performing the designated tasks. We receive constant support in the ongoing financial and organizational processes of the company. We are very satisfied with our cooperation with RSBU and we certainly recommend this company as your reliable and trusted partner.
Tatiana Meshkova
I used the services of RSBU in order to open my own company in Singapore. Good service. The consultants actively answer questions and respond quickly if problems arise. Especially valuable is the fact that even after successfully opening a company, the consultants give advice on documentation and doing business in Asia.
I recommend it!
I recommend it!
Сотрудничаем с РСБС с момента создания нашей компании, а именно с 2017 года. Это команда профессионалов, которым можно доверить задачи разной сложности, начиная от регистрации компании и заканчивая помощью в некоторых аспектах деятельности. Благодарен и рад нашему партнерству!
Малаховский Дмитрий
Директор & Соучредитель
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
RASA Pte Ltd
Seafood International Trade Pte Ltd would like to thank RSBU for their long-term and fruitful cooperation. We have been customers of RSBU since its incorporation and RSBU has established itself as a task-oriented and result-oriented company.
Olga
Seafood International Trade Pte. Ltd.
Maxim R.
Wowlink Pte. Ltd.
Working with RSBU leaves only positive impressions in the memory. The team stays in touch even during holidays and off hours.
Our business is quite specific, requiring licensing, legal expertise and we get help from RSBU on all these matters. What to say about the basic needs of opening a company and accounts, everything is at the highest level here.
Our business is quite specific, requiring licensing, legal expertise and we get help from RSBU on all these matters. What to say about the basic needs of opening a company and accounts, everything is at the highest level here.
Vitaly Isayev
We registered a Private Limited Company in 2020 with RSBU. The RSBU team worked perfectly, the documents were prepared professionally, the registration of the company and the opening of the bank account went smoothly.
RSBU also provided our company with a nominee director, an official address, and helped us keep the books. We are very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and professionalism of the RSBU staff. You can see that the company and team are constantly improving and enhancing the quality of services provided. Thank you very much for your work!
RSBU also provided our company with a nominee director, an official address, and helped us keep the books. We are very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and professionalism of the RSBU staff. You can see that the company and team are constantly improving and enhancing the quality of services provided. Thank you very much for your work!
Сотрудничаем с РСБС с момента создания нашей компании, а именно с 2017 года. Это команда профессионалов, которым можно доверить задачи разной сложности, начиная от регистрации компании и заканчивая помощью в некоторых аспектах деятельности. Благодарен и рад нашему партнерству!
Малаховский Дмитрий
Директор & Соучредитель
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Spacefox Pte Ltd.
Seafood International Trade Pte Ltd would like to thank RSBU for their long-term and fruitful cooperation. We have been customers of RSBU since its incorporation and RSBU has established itself as a task-oriented and result-oriented company.
Olga
Seafood International Trade Pte. Ltd.
Maxim R.
Wowlink Pte. Ltd.
Working with RSBU leaves only positive impressions in the memory. The team stays in touch even during holidays and off hours.
Our business is quite specific, requiring licensing, legal expertise and we get help from RSBU on all these matters. What to say about the basic needs of opening a company and accounts, everything is at the highest level here.
Our business is quite specific, requiring licensing, legal expertise and we get help from RSBU on all these matters. What to say about the basic needs of opening a company and accounts, everything is at the highest level here.
Vitaly Isayev
We registered a Private Limited Company in 2020 with RSBU. The RSBU team worked perfectly, the documents were prepared professionally, the registration of the company and the opening of the bank account went smoothly.
RSBU also provided our company with a nominee director, an official address, and helped us keep the books. We are very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and professionalism of the RSBU staff. You can see that the company and team are constantly improving and enhancing the quality of services provided. Thank you very much for your work!
RSBU also provided our company with a nominee director, an official address, and helped us keep the books. We are very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and professionalism of the RSBU staff. You can see that the company and team are constantly improving and enhancing the quality of services provided. Thank you very much for your work!
Сотрудничаем с РСБС с момента создания нашей компании, а именно с 2017 года. Это команда профессионалов, которым можно доверить задачи разной сложности, начиная от регистрации компании и заканчивая помощью в некоторых аспектах деятельности. Благодарен и рад нашему партнерству!
Малаховский Дмитрий
Директор & Соучредитель
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Spacefox Pte Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Letter of Consent (LOC) - official permit for work from the Ministry of Manpower Singapore for eligible Dependant’s Pass holders who wish to operate a business and for LTVP/LTVP+ holders who are spouses or unmarried children of Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
- Grants you the official right to work in Singapore.
- Simple and quick issuance procedure (typically 1-4 weeks).
- No minimum salary requirements.
- Applicable across all industries.
- No Foreign Worker Levy for foreign employees.
- No quotas or mandatory requirements for hiring local employees for the employer company.*
- Renewable.
- It is not a standalone visa.**
- Additional requirements for Dependant’s Pass holders who are business owners.
- Holder of an LTVP/LTVP+ who is married to a Singaporean citizen or Permanent Resident (PR).
- Unmarried child (under 21 years old) of a Singaporean citizen or PR who holds an LTVP.
- Dependant’s Pass holders who are business owners
- Your LTVP/LTVP+ must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of application.
- You must have a job offer from a Singaporean employer.
- The proposed job must not be in questionable occupations (such as club dancers, etc.).
- Written consent from the employer confirming the intention to hire the candidate.
- Written consent from the employee.
- Color scan of the passport (personal information page).
- Color scan of both sides of your Dependant Pass/LTVP+.
- Resume detailing the candidate's work experience and contact information (phone, email, address).
- Information about the proposed salary.
- Information about the job position.
- Diplomas and certificates of the applicant’s education
- Additional documents that may be requested by the Ministry of Manpower during the application process.
The LOC is valid until one of the following:
- The expiration date specified by the employer in the LOC application.
- The expiration date of your Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP or LTVP+).
Initial Issuance:
- One year from the date of issuance, or
- Until the expiration date of the Dependant Pass (DP), whichever comes first.
Until the expiration date of the Dependan’st Pass (DP).
- The Dependant’s Pass (DP) is canceled or expires.
- The business is no longer active. You must still cancel the LOC regardless of the business status.
To be eligible to apply for the LOC, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be the owner of one of the following types of business*:
- Sole Proprietor
- Partner
- Director of a company with at least 30% of the company's shares
- Your Dependant’s Pass (DP) must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of application.
- If you are a Dependant’s Pass holder seeking employment in Singapore, your employer will need to apply for a work visa for you (S Pass or Employment Pass).
- You cannot work, or your company and the position (for business owners) cannot be in questionable occupations (such as hostesses, nightclub dancers, etc.).
- To be eligible for renewal, you must employ at least one Singaporean citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) with a monthly salary of at least SGD 1,600 and contributions to the Singapore Central Provident Fund (CPF). At the time of renewal, the local employee must have been employed for at least 3 months and have corresponding CPF contributions.
- One local employee, who may be a company director if they receive the minimum salary and have official CPF contributions, is sufficient for issuing multiple LOCs, with a maximum of three LOCs allowed.
Yes, you can obtain a Letter of Consent (LOC) for a Public Company Limited by Guarantee, provided you own at least 30% of the company's shares and are one of its directors.
You may interested:
The Private Limited Company form, specifically the Exempt Private Limited Company, is the best option for foreigners looking to establish a company in Singapore (Exempt Private Limited Company). This is the most common form of incorporation in Singapore and is suited for most types of business.
The Dependant's Pass (DP) is a primary long-term visa option for foreigners residing in Singapore who are spouses, as well as biological and adopted children of holders of various work passes, including the Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, Employment Pass, Personalized Employment Pass, EntrePass, and S Pass.
Employment Pass (EP) - is a Singapore work visa intended for highly qualified foreign professionals and executives working in Singapore with appropriate qualifications and a salary of at least SGD 4,500 (~3,355 USD) per month for all companies and at least SGD 5,000 (~3,650 USD) for the financial sector.
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