Today we take a special look into the legitimacy of home bakers....
Google : Home Based Business Scheme in Singapore, and 3 websites will pop up in your feed, in no particular order:
1. URA
2. HDB
3. NEA
Point 1 : You do not need to register with ACRA to run your small home business. (But you still must inform HDB)
Note - Applicants need not register with ACRA first to apply for HOS (Home Office Registration).HDB's Home Office Scheme is applicable for HDB residential flats and living quarters of the HDB commercial property. Only the Owner who wish to operate a Home Office can apply via OBLS as long as his/her business can comply with the conditions of the scheme and his/her business does not fall under the non-permissible list of businesses. The only fee payable to HDB is the administration fee $20 for 5-year approval period. For third party filer, please print the prescribed Letter of Authorisation. Please refer to Terms and Conditions
Source : https://licences.business.gov.sg/SHINE/sop/WebPageHandler?p=OASIS&pn=SelectLicences&ss=FAQ&LicenceID=1421
Retrieved 7.17pm 9 Apr 2017
Point 2 : You do not need to, and can not turn your home kitchen into a bakery, and can only sell to friends.
What this means : you need to have many friends so you can sell to some of them. And you can make friends adding them into your facebook (or them adding you), following you on instagram, twitter etcetera.
"Examples of Home-based Activities that Can Be Allowed in Private and HDB Residential Premises
- the resident who is at home doing office work using a computer, which is linked to the office main computer
- the resident undertaking sewing work at home to supplement the household income
- freelance artist/journalist/photographer/writer etc operating in his/her own home, without employing anyone and where business activities are not conducted within the premises
- the resident baking cakes at home on a small scale for sale to his/her friends without turning the place into a bakery
- the resident conducting private tuition for not more than 3 students at any one time
- the resident undertaking hairdressing services to supplement household income, without employing any workers
- the resident using a small part of the house for storage of goods which are for sale at the resident's own market stall, provided the storage does not exceed 10 cubic meter
- the resident undertaking piecemeal work at his/her home from factory on work rate basis, to supplement household income"
Source: https://www.ura.gov.sg/uol/guidelines/development-control/Home-Office-Scheme/Sections/FAQs/small-business-guidelines-for-setting-up-small-business-at-home.aspx
Retrieved 7.17pm 9 Apr 2017
Point 3 : It is better for you to be a certified food handler (more credibility to you), and conform to food labeling standards such as date of expiry, and your contact details.
What this means : you can take up a food handling course at Dignity Kitchen, hawker social enterprise http://projectdignity.sg/singapore/
The official name for the course to attend is the Basic Food Hygiene Course.
The official name for the course to attend is the Basic Food Hygiene Course.
"HDB/URA's Home Based Small Scale Business Scheme
The Home Based Small Scale Business Scheme by HDB and URA allows residents to carry out activities in their HDB and private residential premises to supplement their income. Under this scheme, residents can prepare small quantities of food for sale to their friends and relatives without turning their residences into a commercial outlet. A licence is not required from NEA. Nonetheless, residents preparing food under the scheme can refer to these guidelines on good hygiene tips to adopt."
Source : http://www.nea.gov.sg/public-health/food-hygiene
Retrieved 7.17pm 9 Apr 2017
You know, you can't sell to the public, so you can't participate in flea markets to sell. But you can participate in flea markets to provide sampling of your products and introduce your own brand...as well as to make friends!
As long as you understand what the above means, you'll be able to participate in our flea markets and bazaars.
Retrieved 7.17pm 9 Apr 2017
You know, you can't sell to the public, so you can't participate in flea markets to sell. But you can participate in flea markets to provide sampling of your products and introduce your own brand...as well as to make friends!
As long as you understand what the above means, you'll be able to participate in our flea markets and bazaars.
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