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Registration · ACRA

Withdrawing an Unapproved Business Name Application

The original applicant can withdraw a name application before approval through Bizfile.

Source checked · 11 October 2026

Key points

Use the same Singpass or Corppass identity that submitted the application. Locate the filing in the transaction history and check its details before selecting withdrawal and confirming. The original transaction reference is useful for identifying the correct application, especially where several names have been submitted.

Planning your next steps

The application fee is not refunded. Successful withdrawal stops processing and releases the name for other applicants; the filer receives a confirmation and an inbox notification. A new name application may then be made if needed. This procedure addresses an application awaiting approval, so check the appropriate route separately if the name has already been approved or used to register an entity.

Official source

A concise, independent Apex Gateway guide based on the official English source, not a reproduction of the complete document. Consult the original for full conditions, exceptions and subsequent updates.

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