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Office of Significant Investments Review

Acquisition of the Business or Undertaking of a Designated Entity

Approval obligations for the acquisition, as a going concern, of any part of the busines or undertaking of a designated entity.

Last updated 2 June 2026
Flowchart for the acquisition of business or undertaking in a designated entity, detailing the approval obligations under SIRA.

Potential acquirors, together with the designated entity, will need to seek approval from the Minister prior to acquiring, as a going concern, (any part of) the business or undertaking of a designated entity. 

Parties may seek clarification from OSIR at go.gov.sg/contactosir (opens in new tab) before the commencement of any formal application.

Parties are to submit the relevant notification forms and approval forms via email to submissions@osir.gov.sg (opens in new tab).