Employment overview in Singapore
Hiring in Singapore requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Singapore without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is SGD and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is English, and contracts must comply with Singapore employment law.
Key employment laws in Singapore
- Working hours44 hrs/week
- Probation period3–6 months
- Notice period1 day – 4 weeks
- Paid annual leave7–14 days
- Public holidays11
- Minimum wageNo statutory minimum
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Singapore
Payroll in Singapore runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~17% CPF (citizens/PRs). EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Singapore
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~17% CPF (citizens/PRs)) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Singapore?
- Hire in Singapore in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Singapore employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in SGD on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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