Singapore Industry Guides

Staff Writer

September 10, 2024

What’s in the article?

There are multiple types of business in Singapore, each classified under a specific industry type. Because the Singaporean government provides compliance regulations for each industry, it is important to know what cluster your company falls under to ensure that your business operations are headed in the right direction.

In this article, we'll present to you the 7 types of industries in Singapore that make up its powerful economic landscape, as well as the guides to incorporate your business according to the industry. Here's what you should know about doing business in Singapore!

Why Do Business in Singapore?

Not only is Singapore’s economy recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the world, often referred to as Asia’s Economic Powerhouse, but it also has one of the easiest incorporation processes in the world. According to the World Bank, Singapore consistently ranks among the top three countries with the Ease of Doing Business as the country is highly open to innovation, foreign investment, and economic improvements.

Doing business in Singapore can be lucrative for aspiring entrepreneurs as the Singapore government provides grants and financial incentives for startups incorporating in the country. There is also a stable and skilled labor force available for hire, and Singapore has a strategic location as a financial hub in Southeast Asia.

Types of Industries in Singapore

As mentioned before, many different industries in Singapore help the government monitor and regulate companies more easily. Here are the key industries in Singapore:

Cluster Description Industries
Advanced Manufacturing & Trade - Contributes 20 to 25 percent of Singapore’s overall economic growth
- Largest industry in Singapore
- Aerospace Technologies
- Electronics
- Energy and Chemicals
- Food Manufacturing
- Logistics and Shipping
- Marine and Offshore
- Precision Engineering
- Wholesale Trade
Lifestyle - Deals with food and hospitality
- Overseen by Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
- Food and Beverage
- Services and Establishments
- Retail Industry
- Hospitality Industry
Human Health & Potential - Led by Singapore’s Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education - Health and Education Industries
Connectivity Cluster - Includes all forms of transportation, whether for shipping and trade or commuting
- Overseen by the Ministry of Transport
- Air Transport
- Sea Transport
- Land Transport
Resource & Environmental Sustainability - Handles all natural resources and environmental sectors in Singapore
- Managed by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and the Ministry of Trade and Industry
- Includes all companies that deal with the environmental services industry
Urban Systems - Overseen by the Building and Construction Authority - Real Estate Industry
- Construction Industry
- Security Services
Modern Services - Overseen by the Ministry of Communications and Information - Financial Services
- ICT
- Media
- Professional Services

How to Start a Business in Singapore

Starting a company in Singapore is relatively simple as the incorporation process can be done online. Depending on the type of industry and cluster, the regulating authority handling the process may differ. Here are guides on how to incorporate a business or company in Singapore according to the nature of the business:

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Different industries in Singapore have different roles within the country's economy, and knowing the cluster that your company falls under will help you understand the requirements in incorporating within the industry, and recognise the regulating authorities you will need to contact to set up your company.

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