Membership Application

The furniture and furnishings industry landscape has been evolving. With over four decades of dedicated service to over 300 members and a strong network of partners from all over the globe, SFIC is well positioned to lead the industry to the next level.

Members can tap on SFIC’s expertise ranging from internationalisation, business matching services, design development, business innovation, sustainability as well as enterprise and human capital development programmes to help drive their businesses. SFIC membership is now organised into five industry clusters to provide our members with a more focused support.

Discover your next growth engine with us when you join our membership programme!

How our members can benefit

Manufacturing Cluster

Join trade missions to explore new markets and business opportunities.
Participate in key global trade fairs and business matching sessions to broaden market presence worldwide.
Be part of SFIC’s e-initiatives
Access to networking events, training, workshops and seminars

Contract Manufacturing Cluster

Dialogue with relevant agencies, especially wrt regulations, policies and industry standard
Access to knowledgeable professionals on contractual related issues
Join trade missions, business matching and networking sessions to propel business opportunities.
Access to workshops, seminars and apprenticeship programmes for creative craftsmen.

Retail Cluster

Enhance procurement & sourcing experience via SFIC trade platforms and business matching services.
Be part of SFIC’s e-initiatives

Materials, Components & Services Cluster

Stay abreast on the latest standards and accreditations
Obtain greater exposure & get access to potential clients through our networking and business matching services.

Design Cluster

Participate in capability development programmes to hone strategic business and commercialisation skillsets.
Expand business networks through fairs, missions, seminars and networking platforms,
Profiling and industry collaboration opportunities through SFIC design adoption leads.
Improve knowledge on product commercialization through enterprise partnership and SFIC programmes.

Contact our Cluster Specialists

Claire Tan
Assistant Manager
claire@singaporefurniture.com

Jason Tan
Assistant Executive Director
jason@singaporefurniture.com

How to apply

Option 1

Complete the e-application form below.
Upon clicking the submission button, a pdf version will be generated.
Print the pdf copy and complete the relevant fields with authorised signature and affix company stamp.
Scan the completed form together with supporting documents, attach and email to sfic@singaporefurniture.com

Option 2

Download the pdf form here.
Print a copy and complete the relevant fields with authorised signature and affix company stamp.
Scan the completed form together with supporting documents, attach and email to sfic@singaporefurniture.com

Click here for membership application form

Membership Category
(Please tick one box only)
- Full Member
  Refers to a Singapore Furniture Manufacturer (i.e. an organisation which has its manufacturing facility in Singapore) and an exporter (i.e. a company with majority ownership held by Singaporeans, including permanent residents, which own manufacturing facilities located outside Singapore).
- Associate Member
  Refers to a company carrying on business as a trade or promoter of furniture and related products as well as suppliers of services and/or materials to the furniture industry in Singapore.
- Affiliate Member (Local)
  Refers to a company carrying on business as a service provider to the furniture industry.
- Affiliate Member (Overseas)
  Refers to an overseas company based outside of Singapore carrying on business in the furniture trade or supplier of products/materials/tools and machinery to the furniture and furniture-related industry
- Affiliate Member (Academics)
  Any person, studying or teaching or engaging in research work in related fields
Particulars of Company:
Name of Company (English)*
Name of Company (Chinese)
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP / Postal Code Country
Telephone*
Facsimile
Email*
Website
Business/Company Registration Number
Date of Registration
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of Employees (Local)
Number of Employees (Foreign)
Salutation*
Name of CEO/MD/Director
First Name Last Name
Designation
Email
Mobile Number
Salutation*
Name of Authorised Representative
First Name Last Name
Designation
Email
Mobile Number
Salutation*
Name of HR Manager
First Name Last Name
Email
Mobile Number
Salutation*
Name of Finance Manager
First Name Last Name
Email
Mobile Number
Salutation*
Name of Business Development Manager
First Name Last Name
Email
Mobile Number
Capital Structure:
Paid-up Capital
Turnover (Local)
Turnover (Foreign)
Equity Structure (Local)
Equity Structure (Foreign)
Major Shareholders
Name of Company/ Individual Company Registered/ Nationality % Share
Additional Information:
For Full Membership Application only
Does your company have manufacturing facility outside Singapore?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please state:*
Country Factory Name Address
Products & Markets
The SFIC will use the following information where appropriate to provide you with information on relevant trade enquiries and other business development opportunities appropriate to your specific interests
Company Profile (Briefly describe the activities of your company)
Which industry cluster do you belong to?*
- Contract Manufacturing
- Design
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Materials, Components & Services
Company’s main business activity (Check where applicable)
- Architect
- Contract Manufacturer
- Developer
- Distributor
- Exporter
- Furniture Designer
- Importer
- Interior Designer
- Interior Fit-Out Specialist
- Manufacturer
- Material Provider
- Public Institutions/Commercial Enterprises
- Retailer
- Specifier
- Supplier
- Trader
- Wholesaler
- Others
Others - please specify
Product classification (Check where applicable)
- Accessories and Decorative Items
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Ceiling
- Children
- Components
- Dining
- Door
- Dust Control Systems
- E-commerce Platform
- Electronic Locking Systems
- Fittings
- Kitchen
- Lighting
- Lighting Control System and Automation
- Living
- Mattresses
- Occasional
- Office
- Outdoor
- Soft Furnishings
- Systems
- Woodworking Machinery
- Others
Others - please specify
Main material classification (Check where applicable)
- Wood
- Leather/Fabric Upholstery
- Rattan/Wicker/Cane/Wire
- Metal
- Plastic
- Others
Others - please specify
Countries that you have already extended your business to:*
Countries that you wish to expand your business to:*
This application for membership is proposed and seconded by (for official use only):

Proposer

Full Member of SFIC (Company name)

Signature & Company Stamp

Seconder

Full Member of SFIC (Company name)

Signature & Company Stamp

We hereby enclose:

Cashier’s order/bank draft/Singapore cheque in the sum of S$......., which we understand will be refunded to us if our application is unsuccessful.

Payment should be made by crossed cheque (for Singapore companies/demand draft) in favour of “Singapore Furniture Industries Council”. Telegraphic Transfer should be made to:

Singapore Furniture Industries Council
DBS Bank – Harbour Front Branch
1 Maritime Square, Harbour Front Centre, #02-122/123, Singapore 099253
Account Number: 012-003994-8

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* All prices/ fees stated above are inclusive of prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST) with exception for Affiliate Member (Overseas) Category.

A photocopy of our latest RCB/ACRA certificate and instant information/business profile print-out certifying list of shareholders and nature of business.

Application for Full Membership must be accompanied by:
- An updated and valid factory licence/Notification (for Singapore Furniture Manufacturer), or
- Documentation showing that the Singapore company has manufacturing facility (factory) outside of Singapore

Date

Signature & Company Stamp

Footnote: The Company is aware that the SFIC Membership is on a yearly auto-renewal basis and the fees are made prior to 1st July of each year. Should the Company decide to terminate the Membership, it should be conveyed to the SFIC Secretariat via written statements. It is the Company’s due diligence to inform SFIC Secretariat on any changes in contact information, company profile and all other relevant information.

Please return form & accompanied enclosures to:

SINGAPORE FURNITURE INDUSTRIES COUNCIL
9 Jurong Town Hall Road #03-08, Trade Association Hub, Singapore 609431
Telephone: (65) 65696988
Facsimile: (65) 6569 9939
Email: sfic@singaporefurniture.com
Website: www.singaporefurniture.com

For Official Use only

Form received on:

Form received by:

Full Membership

Associate Membership

Affiliate Membership (Local)

Affiliate Membership (Overseas)

Form duly completed:

Yes

No

Payment via:

Cashier’s order

Bank draft

Singapore cheque

Amount paid:

(S$)

RCB form attached:

Yes

No

Factory licence attached:

Yes

No

Remarks:

Membership Accepted:

Full Membership
Associate Membership

Affiliate Membership (Local)
Affiliate Membership (Overseas)

Date Accepted:

Membership No.:

Vetted by:

Group Executive Director, SFIC
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We hereby enclose:

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