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APAC • Country Guide

HIRE IN
SINGAPORE

Asia-Pacific's most business-friendly hub.

EOR pricing
S$799
per employee / month (~US$599)
  • Full compliance handled
  • First hire live in 48 hours
  • No entity setup needed
Capital
Singapore
Population
5.9M
Currency
SGD (S$)
Language
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
Time zone
GMT+8
Region
APAC
Country snapshot

WHY SINGAPORE?

Singapore consistently ranks #1 globally for ease of doing business. Low corporate tax, world-class infrastructure, and a deeply skilled workforce make it the preferred APAC headquarters for over 7,000 multinationals.

Gateway to ASEAN's 680M consumers
17% corporate tax, among lowest globally
90+ tax treaties and free trade agreements
No capital gains tax
Pro-business regulatory environment
READY TO HIRE

Your first Singapore hire, live in days.

We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.

Market intel

THE MARKET
THE TALENT

Economy

High-income, services-led economy with USD $501B GDP. Stable AAA credit rating, strong rule of law, and English as the working language.

Talent pool

Highly educated workforce, 58% hold tertiary qualifications. Strong concentration of finance, tech, and biopharma talent. Average professional salary: SGD 95,000.

Key industries
Financial ServicesTechnology & FintechBiotech & PharmaLogistics & TradeProfessional Services
Hiring & compliance

CORE HIRING
FACTS

Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Singapore.

Employer cost on top of salary
17%
Income tax
0–24% progressive
Social contributions
CPF 17% employer / 20% employee
Minimum wage
No statutory minimum (sectoral PWM applies)
Working hours
44 hours/week
Annual leave
7–14 days (by tenure)
Sick leave
14 days outpatient + 60 days hospitalisation
Maternity leave
16 weeks paid
Paternity leave
4 weeks paid
Public holidays
11 days/year
Notice period
1 day to 4 weeks (by tenure)
Probation
Typically 3–6 months
Severance
No statutory severance (retrenchment benefit by contract)
Payroll cycle
Monthly
13th month pay
Customary AWS bonus (not mandatory)
COMPLIANCE, HANDLED

Skip the legal setup in Singapore.

We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.

Visa & immigration

MOVING
TALENT IN

Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Singapore.

Employment Pass (EP)

3 weeks

For professionals earning min. SGD 5,000/month

S Pass

3 weeks

For mid-skilled workers earning min. SGD 3,150/month

Tech.Pass

8 weeks

For experienced tech founders and leaders

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and salary thresholds. COMPASS points framework applies for EP.

Dependants

Spouse and children under 21 eligible for Dependant's Pass. Parents eligible for Long-Term Visit Pass.

Path to PR

Eligible to apply for Permanent Residency after 6 months. Citizenship after 2+ years of PR.

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