The original poster is out of luck, but for any others who come along...
Strong Eagle wrote:You cannot use a PO box as a business address.
You can petition to use your residential address as a business address.
It's slightly more complicated than that:
- Companies that qualify under "Small Business Guidelines" need no registration or application of any kind, for HDB or private. There are basically limited to one-man/family-run businesses (no non-resident employees) that produce no noise and need no storage areas. No signage allowed. See
http://www.homebiznez.com/bizmatters/hdbho.htm
- Home Office Scheme: Small offices in certain industries, with up to two outside employees. URA/HDB approval needed, S$20/three years.
Also check whether your lease forbids you from running a business at home.