JTC Subletting Policy: A Comprehensive Guide

Answer: JTC lessees can sublet their property, provided they meet specific conditions and obtain prior consent from JTC. Subletting is restricted to 30% of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) for non-related businesses. Subletting to related businesses is not restricted by the 30% GFA cap.

Answer: A "Related Business" is defined as a business where the lessee owns more than 50% of the business’s shareholding, or the business owns more than 50% of the lessee’s shareholding. Such subletting requires JTC’s prior consent and can be granted up to the current lease expiry date.

Answer: To apply for subletting, lessees must submit an application through JTC’s Customer Service Portal (CSP). The application should include a floor plan of the sublet area, the subtenant’s business profile, and relevant approvals depending on the subtenant’s activities.

Answer: Subletting to unrelated businesses incurs a sublet fee. For timely applications, the fee is calculated based on a percentage of JTC’s land rental rate. Late applications or false declarations result in higher fees. Subletting to related businesses does not incur a fee for timely applications, but a flat fee applies for late submissions.

Answer: Service providers such as logistics, food storage, or data center services are allowed if they have formal service agreements with customers and the space used on-site supports the lessee’s business. These arrangements do not require subletting approval from JTC.

Answer: Yes, resident subcontractors who support the lessee’s operations exclusively do not require subletting approval. Their use of the premises must solely support the lessee's business activities.

Answer: Lessees can sublet up to 30% of their GFA to non-related businesses. This is intended for short periods, and the maximum subletting period for such arrangements is three years.

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• Sublet Type - Lessees on posted rate (within quantum)

Fee (per month) for timely applications - {30% x (JTC's land rental rate per annum) x (Sublet area/Total GFA) x (Land area)}/12

Consequence for late applications/false declarations (Effective from 1 November 2021) - {100% x (JTC's land rental rate per annum) x (Sublet area/Total GFA) x (Land area)}/12

• Sublet Type - Subletting to Related Entities / Anchor Subletting

Fee (per month) for timely applications - No fee payable

Answer: The subletting must be for industrial use. Any office usage within the sublet space must support the main manufacturing operations and cannot be standalone.

Answer: Unauthorized subletting is a breach of the lease/tenancy agreement. JTC may terminate the lease or impose higher subletting fees for late applications or false declarations. JTC reserves the right to back-collect up to 100% of the assessed sublet rent.

Alliance Facilities Management Pte Ltd is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct. In the specialized field of Singapore industrial property consultancy, we recognize that our reputation is our most valuable asset.

As of January 2026, we have updated our pledge to align with the latest global governance standards and Singapore's stringent regulatory environment.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We unequivocally reject any form of bribery, corruption, or unethical influence. Our commitment to a "clean business" ensures that every JTC application we handle is judged solely on its technical and economic merits.

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We pledge to provide "Intellectual Honesty" to our clients. If our feasibility study indicates that a project is unlikely to meet JTC’s 2026 productivity or solar mandates, we will advise the client candidly rather than proceeding with a non-compliant submission.

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• Full Operational Transparency

All business transactions are conducted with full transparency. We maintain meticulous records of all financial activities and consultancy steps, ensuring a verifiable "audit trail" for our clients and regulatory bodies.

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We treat sensitive business data, including proprietary manufacturing processes and financial projections required for JTC submissions, with the highest level of data security and professional discretion.

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AFM maintains strict internal controls to identify and mitigate potential conflicts of interest. We ensure that our advice remains objective and exclusively focused on the best interests of our clients and the integrity of the industrial land ecosystem.

To Our Clients & Partners

Trust is the cornerstone of our relationship. This pledge represents our unwavering commitment to maintaining your confidence by ensuring that all interactions are conducted with the utmost integrity. By working together with honesty, we achieve success that is both sustainable and honorable.

Danny Mak Lead Consultant & Director Alliance Facilities Management Pte Ltd