On 9 July 2024, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower issued a significant clarification that reshaped how companies use employer of record Singapore arrangements: an EOR in Singapore cannot apply for work passes — Employment Passes, S Passes, or Work Permits — on behalf of foreigners who will work for overseas companies that have no local presence [...]
An Employer of Record (EOR) sounds, on paper, like an elegant solution: a foreign company without a Singapore legal entity engages a local EOR provider, who becomes the employer of record for a Singapore-based employee, handling payroll, CPF contributions, and employment law compliance. The reality in Singapore is considerably more restricted. Since July 2024, the [...]
Companies hiring in Singapore without a fully established local entity increasingly turn to Employer of Record (EOR) or Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) providers to manage payroll, CPF contributions, and employment law compliance on their behalf. The distinction between the two models sounds technical, but it has significant practical consequences — particularly in Singapore, where the [...]
Companies entering Singapore without a fully established local entity face a familiar dilemma: how do you hire employees, manage payroll, and remain compliant with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before your corporate infrastructure is in place? Two service models — the Employer of Record (EOR) and the Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) — have emerged as [...]