Business Registration Act
(Chapter 32, Section 11(c))
DIRECTIONS UNDER SECTION 11(c)
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G.N. No. S 481/1989

REVISED EDITION 1990
(1st April 1995)
The Minister for Finance has directed that the Registrar of Businesses shall not accept for registration under the Act —
(a)the names “Singapore Port Institute” and “World Trade Centre Singapore” in any business name;
[S 481/89 [15.12.89]
(b)the word “Raffles” in any business name if the activities of the businesses involve the operation of a hotel, motel or lodging-house; and
[S 162/91 [12.4.91]
(c)the word “Temasek” in any business name unless Temasek Holdings (Pte.) Ltd. (Registration No. 1740O1143C) is the sole-proprietor or a partner of the business;
[S 264/91 [14.6.91]
(d)any business name containing the words “Singapore Post” or any abbreviation thereof of like import, other than in respect of a registration of an entity by the Telecommunication Authority of Singapore or any person duly authorised by it; and
[551/91]
[18.10.91]
(e)the name “The Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay”.
[775/94]
[4.11.94]