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Political or Religious Content related to Singapore provided by Individuals, Groups, Organisations, Corporations

Overview

Internet Content Providers, including those offering political and religious content are automatically class licensed under the Broadcasting (Class Licence) Notification of the Broadcasting Act 1994, and are subject to the Class Licence Conditions.  Providers of political and religious content over the Internet are required to register with IMDA within 14 days of commencing their services, or as otherwise notified by IMDA. 

Who is this for?

  1. Individuals determined by IMDA to be engaging in providing any programme in and/or from Singapore for the propagation, promotion or discussion of political or religious issues relating to Singapore on the World Wide Web through the Internet. 
  2. Groups, Organisations and Corporations engaged in providing any programme in and/or from Singapore for the propagation, promotion or discussion of political or religious issues relating to Singapore on the World Wide Web through the Internet.

Fees

No fee is required.

Applicable Codes

How to apply?

For Individuals, Groups and Organisations:

Please:

  1. Download this form: Registration for Internet Content Providers – Political and Religious Content (129.05KB)
  2. Complete the form and attach the PDF copy in the online registration;
  3. Register your service online via GoBusiness.

For Corporations:

Please:

  1. Download this form: Registration for Internet Content Providers – Political and Religious Content (565.52KB)
  2. Complete the form and attach the PDF copy in the online registration;
  3. Register your service online via GoBusiness

Contact

For queries, please email IMDA for feedback.

LAST UPDATED: 26 SEP 2023