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Office of Significant Investments Review

Designation Process

Considerations and processes relating to the designation and cancellation of designation of entities.

Last updated 2 June 2026
Flowchart detailing the designation process of an entity.

Designation Process

  • Entities considered for designation under SIRA will be formally notified with a Notice of Intention to Designate. Entities will be given the opportunity to make representations relating to their potential designation.

  • If the eventual decision is to proceed with designation, the entity will be issued a Notice of Designation and their designation status will be notified in the Government Gazette and updated in the list of designated entities. The Notice of Designation may contain information specific to each designated entity.

Designation Criteria

Designation is not a process treated lightly and will only be done, if necessary, in the interest of Singapore’s national security. 

Various factors will be taken into consideration in deciding which entities should be considered for designation. These include:

  • Whether the entity provides a critical function in relation to Singapore’s national security interests, such as the delivery of essential goods or services to Singapore; and

  • Whether the entity is adequately covered by sectoral legislation.

Cancellation of Designation

Should a designated entity cease to meet the criteria for designation, the cancellation of its designation may be possible.

Any designation, or cancellation of designation, will be published in the Government Gazette. OSIR will also maintain and publish an updated list of designated entities.