Change of Company's Name for HDB Commercial Tenants

Apply for Change of Company’s Name for HDB Commercial Tenants

Housing & Development Board (HDB)

For Business Users only

This licence is only for business users with a registered Unique Entity Number (UEN).

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Application Details

Applicable to HDB commercial tenants who change their company's name and no change in your business constitution including but not limited to:

1. Unique Entity Number (UEN) i.e. Business Registration Number,
2. Shareholding (where applicable),
3. Mode of Business,
4. Partnership structure where the Tenant is a partnership or a limited liability partnership and
5. Trade.

FAQ

1. Do I need to apply for this licence?
   Yes, if you have changed your company name with ACRA.
2. What conditions do I need to fulfil?
   There shall not be changes in your business constitution including but not limited to:
   (a) Unique Entity Number (UEN) i.e. Business Registration Number
   (b) Shareholding (where applicable);
   (c) Mode of Business
   (d) Partnership structure where the Tenant is a partnership or a limited liability partnership; and
   (e) Trade.
3. What supporting documents do I need to submit?
   An up-to-date copy of the Business Registration Records from the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) reflecting the new name of the existing Tenant will have to be submitted. You may submit it via HDB Feedback Form.
4. How soon can my application be processed?
   Within 7 days after submission of the supporting documents.
5. How much does this licence cost and how long is it valid?
   No administrative fee is payable.
6. Who can I contact for further details?
   HDB Commercial Enquiry Line at 1800-8663073
7. What is the application process like?
   Procedures
   - Complete an online update form by clicking on the words "UPDATE OF COMPANY NAME" below
   - Attach latest business registration record from Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) by scanned document or digital image in pdf or jpg format.
   Payment
   - No payment is required
8. What if there is a change in Partners?
   A change in partners will result in a change in business setup. Hence, for such cases, you should submit an Application for Changes via GoBusiness Licensing.
9. What if we are a private limited company since the commencement of tenancy with HDB and there is a change in shareholders?
   A private limited company is a legal entity by itself. A change in shareholders should not result in a change in business setup. Hence, you can use the Update Form however, please notify HDB via our HDB Feedback Form if there is a change to the existing guarantor.