SSOC 2024 unit
Media, Arts & Entertainment Verified · 21 Mar 202491122
Hotel cleaner
Hotel cleaner performs cleaning duties to keep the hotel building in a clean and orderly condition. He/she cleans floors, shampoos rugs, washes walls and glass, and removes rubbish. He/she may also perform routine maintenance activities, and notify management of need for the repairs.
Level
unit
Mapped ISCO
1
Source
SingStat
Official data
| Official name | Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSOC 2024) |
| Issuing authority | Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat / DOS) |
| Tax authority | Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) (IRAS) |
| Purpose | Classifies occupations in Singapore for labour statistics, workforce planning, and international reporting. |
| Active version | SSOC 2024 (21 Mar 2024) |
| Hierarchy level | Unit (final leaf, 5-digit) |
| Source | https://www.singstat.gov.sg/standards/standards-and-classifications/ssic |
| Prior versions | SSIC 2020, SSIC 2015 |
Definition
Hotel cleaner performs cleaning duties to keep the hotel building in a clean and orderly condition. He/she cleans floors, shampoos rugs, washes walls and glass, and removes rubbish. He/she may also perform routine maintenance activities, and notify management of need for the repairs.
Tasks
No tasks listed.
Examples
Under this unit
• Motel cleaner
Elsewhere
• Housekeeper (hotel and related establishment), see 51501 • Housekeeping attendant, see 91121 • Office cleaner (indoor), see 91131 • Dishwasher, see 91153
When you need this code
Job classification
Employers use SSOC for workforce reporting and MOM surveys.
Labour statistics
SingStat collects occupation data for labour force reports.
Immigration
Work pass applications may reference SSOC for skills evaluation.
International reporting
Maps to ISCO-08 for ILOSTAT and cross-country comparisons.
Hierarchy
Correspondence tables
SSOC 2020
- 91122 — Hotel cleaner
ISCO-08
- 9112 — Cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other establishments
Compliance risk score
Compliance risk score
Low friction
5 of 6 factors low-risk
- ✅ Verified source ≤90d
- ✅ ISIC mapping available
- ✅ SSIC 2020 migration mapped
- ✅ Full hierarchy chain
- ✅ GST registration applicable
- ⚠️ IMDA content licence?
Step-by-step guide
1. Confirm occupation
Hotel cleaner performs cleaning duties to keep the hotel building in a clean and orderly condition. He/she cleans floors, shampoos rugs, washes walls and glass, and removes rubbish. He/she may also perform routine maintenance activities, and notify management of need for the repairs.
2. Check classification
Verify this SSOC unit matches the actual job scope and tasks performed by the worker.
3. Report via employer
Employers report SSOC codes in MOM surveys and workforce statistics submissions.
4. Stay updated
SSOC revisions occur periodically. Check SingStat for the current version before classification projects.
Applicable taxes & forms
Personal income tax
Rate: Progressive 0% – 24% progressive
Employers file IR8A for employees. Self-employed file Form B/B1 via myTax Portal annually.
CPF contributions
Employer contributions apply for Singaporean / PR employees. Self-employed contribute to MediSave.
Applicable filings
Form C
myTax Portal · Annual (by 30 Nov for paper, 15 Dec e-file)
Full corporate income tax return for companies. Requires audited/unaudited financial statements.
Form C-S
myTax Portal · Annual (by 15 Dec)
Simplified return for companies with revenue ≤ SGD 5M and deriving income taxed at prevailing corporate rate.
Form C-S (Lite)
myTax Portal · Annual (by 15 Dec)
Simplest return for companies with revenue ≤ SGD 200K.
Form F5
myTax Portal · Quarterly
GST return. GST-registered businesses must file within 1 month of quarter end.
Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI)
myTax Portal · Within 3 months of FYE
Compulsory for all companies. IRAS issues Notice of Assessment based on ECI.
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Typically needs
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Produces feature films, documentaries, and TV content.
Typically needs
IMDA film classification, MDA/IMDA content guidelines, copyright registration.
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Typically needs
COMPASS licensing for music rights, IMDA for broadcast uses.
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Typically needs
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Advertising agency owner
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Typically needs
ASAS Code of Advertising Practice, PDPA for consumer data, IMDA broadcasting rules.
Related codes
Major group
9 CLEANERS, LABOURERS AND RELATED WORKERSSub-major
91 CLEANERS AND RELATED WORKERSAlphabetical index entries
Frequently asked questions
About this SSOC unit and the Media, Arts & Entertainment occupational cluster
What copyright considerations apply?
Copyright in Singapore is governed by the Copyright Act. Creators and publishers should ensure proper licensing of third-party content and consider registration of original works.
Do I need an IMDA content licence?
Broadcasting, film distribution, and certain content platforms may require a licence from IMDA under the Broadcasting Act or Films Act.
What classification requirements apply to published content?
Films, video games, and publications may require classification from IMDA before public distribution in Singapore.
Are there specific advertising content rules?
The Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore (ASAS) Code of Practice applies. IMDA also regulates broadcast and online advertising content standards.
What is SSIC and why does it matter?
The Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC) is the national system for categorising business activities. It is mandatory at ACRA registration and is used by IRAS, MOM, and other government agencies for tax, licensing, statistical, and policy purposes.
Do I need to register with this SSIC code?
Every business entity registered with ACRA must select at least one SSIC code that best describes its principal economic activity. You can declare up to two codes — one primary and one secondary — via BizFile+.
Official sources
What to do next
Data source: Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat / DOS) (https://www.singstat.gov.sg/standards/standards-and-classifications/ssic). Occupation data mirrored from SSOC 2024 workbooks. Not the authoritative source.
Last refresh: 21 Mar 2024. Version: SSOC 2024.