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Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE)

Indoorisation of Ornamental Fish (OF) Farm Operations

Explore the process of moving your Ornamental Fish business into indoor space.

Last updated 9 July 2026

Application Process

Companies may consider moving operations into indoor space, subject to approval from relevant agencies. These could include a combination of farming, import/export and retail/e-commerce activities.

Search suitable premises that suit your business model

Search suitable premises that suit your business model

Companies should search for suitable units (e.g. B1 industrial space) and seek building owner and land owners' consent to carry out OF operations.

Submit your business proposal to eek in-principle, no objection (IPNO) from NParks

Present your business proposal to seek in-principle, no objection (IPNO) from NParks.

The business proposal should consist of the following: [1] Company background and description, Type of activities on OF species, Total area to be used for OF [2] Track records (if new entrant, experience with rearing/mentorship can be considered) [3] Supporting documents (i.e. ACRA, Building/ Landowners’ consent to carry out OF operations)

Seek approval from URA for the change-of-use.

After obtaining IPNO from NParks, your company to seek URA's approval for the change of use.

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Application for necessary licenses

Application for necessary licenses

Upon receiving URA's approval, you are required to apply for neccesary licenses for specific ornamental fish activities.

List of applications for necessary licenses:


If you have any further queries on the above-mentioned, kindly contact: Mr. Nah Hwee Seng - nah_hwee_seng@nparks.gov.sg