The Republic of Singapore

Currency
Singaporean dollar (SGD)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
7.75% to 17.25%

About 

Singapore

A city-state located on a small island off the coast of mainland Southeast Asia, Singapore is one of the world’s most developed economies.

Overview

Population
5,453,600
Language
English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Capital
Singapore
Currency
Singaporean dollar (SGD)
Country code
+65
Min wage
No national minimum wage
Working hours
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
44 per week

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

7.75% to 17.25%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Central provident fund (pension): 7.50%–17% (Up to an income ceiling of 6,000 SGD)
  • Skills development levy: up to 0.25%
VAT

7%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 1 Feb: Chinese New Year
  • 2 Feb: Chinese New Year Holiday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 2 May: Hari Raya Puasa
  • 3 May: Labor Day Holiday
  • 15 May: Vesak Day
  • 16 May: Vesak Day Holiday
  • 9 Jul: Hari Raya Haji
  • 9 Aug: National Day
  • 24 Oct: Deepavali
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Christmas Holiday
Sick days

After six months of service, employees are entitled to 14 days of paid sick leave each year (or sixty days in the event that they require hospitalization). Before six months of service, the amount of paid sick leave each year is determined by the length of time that the employee has been employed:

  • Up to three months: five days (rising to 15 if hospitalization required)
  • Up to four months: eight days (rising to 45 if hospitalization required)
  • Up to five months: 11 days (rising to 45 if hospitalization required)
  • Certificates from a medical professional must be provided upon returning to work following any sick leave
Maternity leave

Paid maternity leave is set at 16 weeks provided that the child will be a Singaporean citizen and the mother has been employed for at least three months before the due date. Between 28 and 56 days of the leave must be taken before the birth. If the child will not be a Singaporean citizen, maternity leave is set at 12 weeks. For the first two children, the 16 weeks of maternity leave is paid half by the government and half by the employer. From the third child onward, the full 16 weeks are all paid by the government.

Paternity leave

Assuming he has completed at least three months of service, the father of the child/the mother’s partner is entitled to 2 weeks of paternity leave, which is paid for by the government.

Termination

Termination Process

Either the employer or the employee can terminate a contract by providing the requisite notice, provided that said termination does not break any relevant laws (e.g. those concerning discrimination). When an employee’s contract is terminated for any reason other than misconduct, he/she must be paid all outstanding holiday entitlements.

Notice Period

Notice periods in Singapore are dependent on the employee’s length of service:

  • Employment of 26 weeks or under: one day of notice
  • Employment of 24 months or under: one week of notice
  • Employment of 60 months or under: two weeks of notice
  • Employment of over 50 months: four weeks of notice
Severance Pay

If an employee has completed at least two years in a job, they are entitled, upon the termination of their contract, to severance pay typically amounting to 2–4 weeks of pay for each year in employment. The exact amount is determined by the employment contract or collective agreement.

Probation Period

Probation periods in Singapore are generally three months, during that time employment can be terminated by either party with five days of notice.

Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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The Republic of Singapore

Currency
Singaporean dollar (SGD)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
7.75% to 17.25%

About 

Singapore

A city-state located on a small island off the coast of mainland Southeast Asia, Singapore is one of the world’s most developed economies.

Overview

Population
5,453,600
Language
English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Capital
Singapore
Currency
Singaporean dollar (SGD)
Country code
+65
Min wage
No national minimum wage
Working hours
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
44 per week

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

7.75% to 17.25%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Central provident fund (pension): 7.50%–17% (Up to an income ceiling of 6,000 SGD)
  • Skills development levy: up to 0.25%
VAT

7%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 1 Feb: Chinese New Year
  • 2 Feb: Chinese New Year Holiday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 2 May: Hari Raya Puasa
  • 3 May: Labor Day Holiday
  • 15 May: Vesak Day
  • 16 May: Vesak Day Holiday
  • 9 Jul: Hari Raya Haji
  • 9 Aug: National Day
  • 24 Oct: Deepavali
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Christmas Holiday
Sick days

After six months of service, employees are entitled to 14 days of paid sick leave each year (or sixty days in the event that they require hospitalization). Before six months of service, the amount of paid sick leave each year is determined by the length of time that the employee has been employed:

  • Up to three months: five days (rising to 15 if hospitalization required)
  • Up to four months: eight days (rising to 45 if hospitalization required)
  • Up to five months: 11 days (rising to 45 if hospitalization required)
  • Certificates from a medical professional must be provided upon returning to work following any sick leave
Maternity leave

Paid maternity leave is set at 16 weeks provided that the child will be a Singaporean citizen and the mother has been employed for at least three months before the due date. Between 28 and 56 days of the leave must be taken before the birth. If the child will not be a Singaporean citizen, maternity leave is set at 12 weeks. For the first two children, the 16 weeks of maternity leave is paid half by the government and half by the employer. From the third child onward, the full 16 weeks are all paid by the government.

Paternity leave

Assuming he has completed at least three months of service, the father of the child/the mother’s partner is entitled to 2 weeks of paternity leave, which is paid for by the government.

Termination

Termination Process

Either the employer or the employee can terminate a contract by providing the requisite notice, provided that said termination does not break any relevant laws (e.g. those concerning discrimination). When an employee’s contract is terminated for any reason other than misconduct, he/she must be paid all outstanding holiday entitlements.

Notice Period

Notice periods in Singapore are dependent on the employee’s length of service:

  • Employment of 26 weeks or under: one day of notice
  • Employment of 24 months or under: one week of notice
  • Employment of 60 months or under: two weeks of notice
  • Employment of over 50 months: four weeks of notice
Severance Pay

If an employee has completed at least two years in a job, they are entitled, upon the termination of their contract, to severance pay typically amounting to 2–4 weeks of pay for each year in employment. The exact amount is determined by the employment contract or collective agreement.

Probation Period

Probation periods in Singapore are generally three months, during that time employment can be terminated by either party with five days of notice.

Tax Calculation

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SG
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation