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Industries with the most registered businesses

The 50 industries with the most live businesses in Singapore, as at 16 September 2026.

1. 1Wholesale trade of a variety of goods without a dominant product 58,149 businesses
2. 2Holding companies of firms engaged in non-financial and insurance activities 56,987 businesses
3. 3Management consultancy services 43,223 businesses
4. 4Development of software and applications (except games and cybersecurity) 20,252 businesses
5. 5Information technology consultancy (except cybersecurity) 11,517 businesses
6. 6General building contractors 10,405 businesses
7. 7Restaurants 10,146 businesses
8. 8Renovation contractors 8,235 businesses
9. 9Management consultancy services n.e.c. 7,929 businesses
10. 10Training and learning centres 7,395 businesses
11. 11Interior designers 6,258 businesses
12. 12Building construction 5,877 businesses
13. 13Clothing stores 5,604 businesses
14. 14Food courts, coffee shops and canteens 5,518 businesses
15. 15Freight transport arrangement 5,247 businesses
16. 16Beauty salons and spas 5,028 businesses
17. 17Shipping companies and chartering of ships/boats with crew (freight) 4,982 businesses
18. 18Advertising activities 4,907 businesses
19. 19Online marketplaces operating on a fee or commission basis for goods and food sold by third-party; Online marketplaces operating on a fee or commission basis for food delivery services 4,886 businesses
20. 20Electricians and electrical works 4,833 businesses
21. 21Hawker and food stalls 4,609 businesses
22. 22Tuition and educational support 4,577 businesses
23. 23Public relations, marketing and brand consultancy services 4,452 businesses
24. 24Other information technology and computer service activities 3,995 businesses
25. 25Event organisers 3,897 businesses
26. 26Employment agencies 3,744 businesses
27. 27Real estate developers 3,686 businesses
28. 28Mini-marts and provision shops 3,544 businesses
29. 29Hair salons and barbers 3,360 businesses
30. 30Civil engineering contractors 3,316 businesses
31. 31Letting and operating of self-owned or leased real estate property (except food courts, hawker centres, coffee shops and canteens) 3,300 businesses
32. 32Gift and craft shops 3,187 businesses
33. 33Rental and leasing of cars with driver (except street-hail and ride-hail service providers) 3,100 businesses
34. 34Car repair and servicing 3,005 businesses
35. 35Aircon and plumbing installation 3,003 businesses
36. 36GP clinics 2,999 businesses
37. 37Art and graphic design services 2,959 businesses
38. 38Cafes 2,956 businesses
39. 39Engineering design and consultancy activities n.e.c. 2,886 businesses
40. 40Wholesale on a fee or commission basis 2,621 businesses
41. 41Sports coaching and swimming lessons 2,617 businesses
42. 42Office and building cleaning 2,572 businesses
43. 43Car dealers 2,480 businesses
44. 44General stores 2,460 businesses
45. 45Building engineering consultants 2,382 businesses
46. 46Other business support service activities 2,378 businesses
47. 47Other health services 2,354 businesses
48. 48Other beauty and personal care 2,319 businesses
49. 49Music, dance and art schools 2,277 businesses
50. 50Building and repairing of ships, tankers, off-shore structures and other ocean-going vessels 2,241 businesses

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