The Tech.Pass is a work pass that is administered by the Economic Development Board (EDB). It is a relatively new work pass which was announced at the end of 2020. Singapore opened applications for Tech.Pass at the beginning of 2021. The Singapore Tech.Pass scheme was introduced with the intention to recruit foreign tech expertise to [...]
Talent recruitment is a very tedious task. Very few get it right despite the fact that all operating companies have to hire. Usually, if there is a poor fit, the recruited talent will either be underutilised or underappreciated. The term a round peg in a square hole comes to mind when we speak about an [...]
First things first, what is the SDL? The SDL, which is the Skills Development Levy, is a requirement as stated by the Skills Development Levy Act 1979 (2020 Rev Ed). All employers are required to pay the SDL monthly for all employees working in Singapore. This SDL is payable to all employees, Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent [...]
In line with the changes to the Employment Pass (EP) criteria announced, the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) will be implemented from 1st September 2023 for new applications and renewals from 1st September 2024. This means that in addition to meeting the qualifying salary, the applicant must also pass the COMPASS framework to obtain their EP. [...]
The Singapore Dependant's Pass Scheme allows a selected family member of an Employment Pass, S Pass, EntrePass or Personalised Employment Pass holder to obtain a visa to live in Singapore. The Singapore Dependant Pass is valid so long as the holder of the Singapore working visa is actively working in Singapore and the working visa [...]
If you are a foreigner working in Singapore or are looking to move to Singapore to work, here is a guide to the personal income taxes that you will need to pay in Singapore. Income taxes in Singapore is calculated on a preceding year basis. The Year of Assessment refers to the income earned in [...]
If you are a foreigner and would like to work in Singapore, there are various work passes that are eligible to you. You will need to fulfil certain criteria to be eligible for these passes. Employment Pass or EP Who is this pass for? This pass is available to professionals, managers, executives and specialists. Eligibility [...]