Singapore legislation
Section 15
Section 15
Approval of change in business name
(1)
Every licensee must obtain the written approval of the Registrar before changing the licensee’s business name.
(2)
An application for the Registrar’s approval mentioned in subsection (1) must be made in the form and manner specified by the Registrar.
(3)
On an application by a licensee for the Registrar’s approval mentioned in subsection (1), the Registrar may —
grant the approval applied for; or
refuse to grant the approval applied for.
(4)
The Registrar must not refuse to grant an approval under subsection (3)(b) without giving the licensee concerned an opportunity to be heard.
(5)
Any licensee who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000.[11C