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Guidelines for carrying out a small-scale business from your residential premises

If you are conducting a small-scale business from home, you are reminded to be considerate of your neighbours. Your residential premises must also remain as a residential dwelling. Otherwise, you must cease operations or relocate to other premises, such as commercial units.
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Home Office Scheme


Under the Home Office Scheme, you can operate small-scale offices or run the administrative functions of your business from your residential premises, with up to two non-resident employees, subject to the prevailing conditions of use.

Other types of Home-Based Businesses


Under this scheme, you can run other types of small-scale home-based businesses from your residential premises, without any non-resident employee, subject to the prevailing conditions of use.

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