Ministry of Finance Seeks Public Feedback On Unique Establishment Identifier
The Ministry of Finance invites members of the public to give their views on the proposal for a unique identification number, also known as Unique Establishment Identifier (UEI), for establishments in Singapore.
A public consultation on UEI issued by the Ministry states:-
BACKGROUND
The Ministry of Finance invites members of the public to give their views on the proposal for a unique identification number, also known as Unique Establishment Identifier (UEI), for establishments in Singapore. Establishments that may be issued with a UEI include sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, companies, firms, or any bodies of persons (such as representative offices, charities, clubs, associations, societies, non-profit organisations etc) registered or licensed by a public agency in Singapore.
2. Having a UEI for establishments in Singapore will make it simpler, faster and easier for the establishments to interact with government agencies. Basic non-confidential information on establishments can also be shared more effectively across public sector agencies to enable the delivery of efficient and customised services.
PERIOD OF CONSULTATION
3. The period for public consultation is from 3 December 2005 to 13 January 2006.
FEEDBACK CHANNEL
4. Respondents may send in their comments on the consultation paper using the prescribed template to one of the following:
a. email: pc_uei@mof.gov.sg
b. fax: +65 6332 7435
c. post to: UEI Public Consultation
Ministry of Finance
100 High Street, #03-03
The Treasury
Singapore 179434
We particularly encourage comments via email as these will reach us faster and speed up the review process.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSE
5. We will publish a summary of the key comments we have received, together with our responses, on this website by 28 February 2006. The summary will not disclose the identity of respondents, and will not separately address or acknowledge every comment received.
DOCUMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD
6. The relevant documents for this public consultation exercise can be found through the links below:
Consultation Paper on Unique Establishment Identifier
Prescribed template for submission of comments
A public consultation on UEI issued by the Ministry states:-
BACKGROUND
The Ministry of Finance invites members of the public to give their views on the proposal for a unique identification number, also known as Unique Establishment Identifier (UEI), for establishments in Singapore. Establishments that may be issued with a UEI include sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, companies, firms, or any bodies of persons (such as representative offices, charities, clubs, associations, societies, non-profit organisations etc) registered or licensed by a public agency in Singapore.
2. Having a UEI for establishments in Singapore will make it simpler, faster and easier for the establishments to interact with government agencies. Basic non-confidential information on establishments can also be shared more effectively across public sector agencies to enable the delivery of efficient and customised services.
PERIOD OF CONSULTATION
3. The period for public consultation is from 3 December 2005 to 13 January 2006.
FEEDBACK CHANNEL
4. Respondents may send in their comments on the consultation paper using the prescribed template to one of the following:
a. email: pc_uei@mof.gov.sg
b. fax: +65 6332 7435
c. post to: UEI Public Consultation
Ministry of Finance
100 High Street, #03-03
The Treasury
Singapore 179434
We particularly encourage comments via email as these will reach us faster and speed up the review process.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSE
5. We will publish a summary of the key comments we have received, together with our responses, on this website by 28 February 2006. The summary will not disclose the identity of respondents, and will not separately address or acknowledge every comment received.
DOCUMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD
6. The relevant documents for this public consultation exercise can be found through the links below:
Consultation Paper on Unique Establishment Identifier
Prescribed template for submission of comments
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