Illuminated Signs & LED Neon Signs in Tampines

Tampines lies outside the Central Area, so URA's guidelines for outdoor signs outside the Central Area (circular URA/PB/2009/21-PPG) apply, and BCA licenses the signs. According to BCA and URA:

• Outdoor signs need an advertisement licence from BCA, applied for through the Advertisement Licensing System (ALS) with Singpass, before installation. URA planning permission is not required.
• Exemption: a single signboard, or a series of related signboards, with a total area of not more than 5 m² does not need a licence. Signs on any stall within a hawker centre, food centre or market are also exempt.
• Town Council units: for commercial units managed by a Town Council, owners must submit the Town Council's written consent; tenants need written consent from the Town Council, the unit owner and the landlord (if different). BCA also lists HDB and Town Council among the parties that endorse the application documents where applicable.
• Signboards (signs naming the tenant business) are allowed on all buildings, subject to requirements on size, height and form. Advertisement signs on residential buildings, and on the residential component of mixed-use buildings, are prohibited.
• Lighting: signs illuminated by flickering, flashing or running lights are prohibited. A steady, non-flashing LED neon sign avoids this issue.
• Timing: BCA typically takes 7 working days if all documents are complete.

Sources: BCA – Outdoor Advertising Sign / Signboard Licence Application, URA – Guidelines for Outdoor Signs Outside the Central Area, as of October 2026. This is not legal advice – the authorities make the final decision.

BCA asks for visuals of the proposed sign, an elevation plan with dimensions, a sectional view of the fixing method and materials, plus layout and site plans; landlords and Town Councils will want to see the design too. With your free design preview you get:

• your sign shown on a photo of your shopfront
• dimensions, materials and light color
• which elements light up and which are printed

You or your sign installer submit the application.

• Indoor LED neon signs come with fixings and a plug-in power supply – hang it up and plug it in, step by step in our installation guide.
• Outdoor signs, light boxes and hard-wired signs should be connected by a qualified electrician. A local sign installer can also fit signs made by others.

Tell us where the sign will go and we will tell you what you need for installation.

• LED neon signs – steady-lit signs for cafés, salons, studios and tuition centres
• Channel letters – illuminated letters for the shopfront
• Back-lit acrylic letters – halo-lit logo letters for reception walls
• Projecting signs – blade signs, subject to BCA licensing and landlord or Town Council consent

All sign types at a glance

1. Send your logo, sketch or text – ideally with a photo of your shopfront
2. Receive your free digital design preview
3. After your approval, production takes about 2–3 weeks
4. Insured delivery to your address in Tampines

Every sign is dimmable and comes with a remote control and a 24-month warranty. Shipping is included – nothing extra to pay when it arrives.

Do I need a licence for an outdoor illuminated sign in Tampines?
Generally yes: outdoor signs and signboards need a BCA advertisement licence, unless exempt – for example a single signboard (or related series) of not more than 5 m² in total.

My shop is in an HDB block managed by a Town Council – what do I need?
For commercial units managed by a Town Council, BCA requires the Town Council's written consent, plus the owner's and landlord's consent if you are a tenant. Ask your Town Council or landlord about any additional house rules.

Do you install signs in Tampines?
Indoor LED neon signs come with fixings and a plug-in power supply, so you can hang them yourself. For outdoor signs, light boxes and hard-wired signs we recommend a local electrician or sign installer.

Can I see the sign on my shopfront before ordering?
Yes. Send us a photo of your shopfront and we will show you a free design preview with your sign in place.