Guidance only, not legal advice. Rules change. Check with URA, HDB, SFA, SPF, SCDF, IRAS, your landlord or MCST, or a lawyer before you list or book.
The guest's activity must fit the unit's approved use, for example retail vs F&B vs office. A different use may need URA change-of-use permission. Check the URA approved use on the URA Space or e-services portal.
HDB shop tenants and owners need HDB's approval to share or sublet the space, and the guest's trade must be one HDB allows at that unit.
Most commercial leases ban sharing or sublicensing without written consent. Mall leases are usually the strictest because they control trade mix, operating hours and branding. Get the consent in writing before you list.
A booking gives a time-limited permission to use the space. It does not create a tenancy, a sublease or exclusive possession.
Strata units must follow the MCST's by-laws, such as access hours, loading, signage and noise.
Fee income is generally taxable, so report it to IRAS. If you are GST-registered, charge GST on fees.
Get your own licences. For food, that's SFA. For public entertainment or events, SPF may apply. For fire safety, SCDF rules apply. The owner's licence usually does not cover you.
Stay within the unit's occupant limit. Keep exits clear. Don't bring open flames or extra cooking equipment unless the owner and SCDF rules allow it.
Hold public liability insurance for your event, or confirm that the owner's policy covers you.
Only if the unit is approved for F&B and you have an SFA licence. Choose spaces tagged F&B.
The renter. A deposit and insurance are recommended.
No. SpareShop is a marketplace that connects owners and renters. Each owner is responsible for their own approvals.
No. This is a prototype with example data. No real bookings are made.