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Hotels Licensing Board

Change of Hotel-Keeper

Apply via GoBusiness Licensing when there is a change of Hotel-Keeper. The Hotel-Keeper must hold a valid licence to assume management of the premises.

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Last updated 23 June 2026

Application for a Change of Hotel-Keeper

For any change to the Hotel-Keeper, please apply for a Change of Hotel-Keeper on GoBusiness Licensing (opens in new tab) immediately.

The proposed Hotel-Keeper:

  • Must be a person who holds a post of a Chief Executive Officer or General Manager or equivalent to that of a Chief Executive Officer or General Manager of the hotel; and

  • Must be a Singaporean, Permanent Resident or an Employment Pass holder.

At a Glance

Application Information

Application Period

Throughout the year

Processing Time

Up to 30 working days from date of complete application received.

Change of Hotel-Keeper Licence Fees

Hotel-Keeper's Licence fees for hotels of all sizes - $150

Submission of Application

  1. Application for a Change of Hotel-Keeper is to be submitted online via GoBusiness Licensing (opens in new tab).

  2. The following documents must be submitted together with the online application:

    • Resume (Curriculum Vitae) of the proposed hotel-keeper

    • A copy of the Employment Pass (for non-Singapore Citizen and Permanent Resident)

Approval Process

  1. You will be informed via e-mail if your application has been successfully processed. Payment is required to receive approval for your application and obtain your Hotel-Keeper's Licence.

  2. Please note that with effect from 1 January 2025, it is not a requirement under the Hotels Licensing Regulations for hotels to display the Licence.

  3. The Hotels Licensing Board reserves the right to prescribe additional conditions or waive existing conditions for any application for a Hotel-Keeper's Licence.

For More Information

  1. The step-by-step guide to guide you through the submission of the application for an change of Hotel-Keeper can be found here (opens in new tab).

  1. For further clarification, please email hlb_info@hlb.gov.sg or call 6736 6622.