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Hire and pay in Singapore

Expand your global team in Singapore without setting up a local entity. Fully compliant EOR, automated multi-currency payroll, and statutory benefits.

At a Glance
CurrencySingapore Dollar (S$)
Min WageMarket-driven (PWM standards apply)
Standard Hours44 hours / week
EOR Setup Speed1 - 2 Days
ISO CODE
SG
CURRENCY
Singapore Dollar
PAYROLL CYCLE
Monthly
REGION
APAC
LOCAL PROPERTY & LABOR LAWS

Know the essentials before you hire

Customizable multi-jurisdiction employment essentials with local legal requirements. This provides a starting point for planning, not a substitute for individual legal or payroll advice.

Minimum wage
Market-driven (PWM standards apply)

National Living Wage ยท supplied example; confirm age and eligibility.

Standard hours
44 hours / week

Typical working pattern. Agree hours, breaks and overtime in the contract.

Probation
3 to 6 months

Typical period. Define review milestones and agreed terms.

Notice period
1 to 3 months

Based on tenure. Check statutory and contractual notice.

Severance
Retrenchment benefits after 2 years

Statutory redundancy pay may apply. Review eligibility and process.

Payroll cycle
Monthly

Agree payroll cut-offs, inputs and the employee's payment date.

PAYROLL & TAX BURDEN

Payroll & taxes at a glance

Employer contributions and statutory taxes. Employee taxes are deducted through payroll and remitted to the local authorities.

Component
Employer Obligation
Employer payroll tax rate
Up to 17% (Central Provident Fund - CPF)
Statutory benefits / Social security
Mandatory contributions included in EOR management
Payroll frequency
Monthly via automated multi-currency disbursement
SIMPLIFIED HIRING CALCULATOR

What could a Singapore hire cost?

A simplified annual employment budget for your convenience with initial export. This is a planning overlay, not a payroll final calculation.

Singapore : Singapore Dollar
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โœจ ValueLeaf EOR Compliance Guarantee

Local salary is tax-withheld & auto-submitted in compliance with Singapore authorities.

ANNUAL BREAKDOWN
Gross salaryS$65,000
Employer contributionsS$8,970
Statutory pensionS$1,950
EOR Management feeIncluded / custom
Estimated total annual employer cost
S$75,920
S$6,327 / month ยท 1 employee(s)
COMPLIANCE & BENEFITS

Benefits are part of the plan

Statutory benefits requirements under Singapore labor law. Confirm committing acquisitions and eligibility for eligible employees.

Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions
Minimum 7 to 14 days annual leave
Paid outpatient and hospitalization leave
Childcare leave support
๐Ÿ“‹ Before the offer: your compliance checklist
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hiring in Singapore: common questions

Foreign employees holding Employment Passes are exempt from CPF.
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