Illuminated Signs & LED Neon Signs in Singapore

In Singapore the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) licenses outdoor signs and signboards, applying the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) guidelines. According to BCA and URA:

• Outdoor signs need an advertisement licence from BCA, applied for through the Advertisement Licensing System (ALS) with Singpass. URA planning permission is not required for putting up outdoor signs. BCA defines "outdoor" as a roofed space that is not fully enclosed and is accessible to the public or used by pedestrians – if your sign sits behind glass inside the shop, ask BCA how it classifies it.
• 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.
• Central Area: Orchard Road, Raffles Place and the CBD fall under URA's Central Area guidelines (circular URA/PB/2021/04-CUDG, effective 1 June 2021), which BCA applies when assessing licences. Check the exact boundary on URA SPACE.
• Lighting: signs illuminated by flickering, flashing or running lights are prohibited, except on certain streets along Orchard Road, Bras Basah/Bugis and Chinatown. A steady, non-flashing LED neon sign avoids this issue.
• Conservation buildings: for signs on gazetted conservation buildings or National Monuments, URA Conservation clearance is needed before applying to BCA.
• Consent and timing: tenants need written consent from the property owner and landlord (and the MCST where applicable). BCA typically takes 7 working days if all documents are complete; if URA must evaluate the proposal, allow about two more weeks.

Sources: BCA – Outdoor Advertising Sign / Signboard Licence Application, URA – Revised Guidelines for Outdoor Signs in 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. With your free design preview you get:

• your sign shown on a photo of your storefront
• 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, bars, boutiques and salons
• Back-lit acrylic letters – halo-lit logo letters for reception walls and lobbies
• Channel letters – illuminated letters for the storefront or office entrance
• Projecting signs – blade signs, subject to BCA licensing and the URA guidelines

All sign types at a glance

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

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 Singapore?
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.

Can I use a flashing neon sign in Orchard Road or the CBD?
Flickering, flashing or running lights are prohibited, except on certain streets along Orchard Road, Bras Basah/Bugis and Chinatown, according to BCA. Our LED neon signs are steady-lit by default.

Do you install signs in Singapore?
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 storefront before ordering?
Yes. Send us a photo of your storefront and we will show you a free design preview with your sign in place.