Hiring foreign staff: work pass and levy basics

We explain which pass fits, what levies and taxes follow, and link you to MOM tools and licensed agencies for the application.

SGD 300Per hire

For: Employers hiring foreign employees on Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit, and founders considering EntrePass. TaxSavvy gives basics and links; applications go through the employer or a licensed employment agency.

What we need from you

Job role and salary
Pass type
Candidate qualifications
Assessment
Local workforce size
Quota and levy
Company profile
Eligibility
Candidate passport and pass history
Application

What we discuss

EP, S Pass or Work Permit?
Salary and role
Quota and levy
S Pass and Work Permit
Tax and IR21 on departure
Employer duties
Founder on EntrePass?
Different criteria

What we file

Check eligibility with MOM tools
Apply via employer or licensed agency

What you get

Checklist and links
Cost estimate

The law

Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990: Foreign employees need a valid work pass; levies apply to Work Permit and S Pass holders Source
Skills Development Levy Act 1979: Employers pay SDL for all employees, local and foreign Source

Questions people ask

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