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Employing in Singapore

The primary sources of employment law in Singapore are the Employment Act and common law. Other sources of employment law include the Child Development Co-Savings Act, the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, the Work Injury Compensation Act, and the Workplace Safety and Health Act.

Singapore’s employment law provides strong labor conditions and protections for employees, so employing workers in the country is an important investment and commitment. Temporary agencies are popular options in certain industries.

To employ workers in Singapore, contact Remote to learn more about your options.

Minimum Wage

There is no statutory minimum wage in Singapore, with two exceptions. Cleaners employed in the cleaning sector must have a minimum wage of SGD 1,200 per month, and security guards must have a minimum wage of SGD 1,100 per month.

Payroll Cycle

For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly installments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.

Onboarding Time

We can help you get a new employee started in Singapore fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 5 working days.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.

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Competitive benefits package in Singapore

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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Mental health support
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Pension or 401(K)
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Life and Disability Insurance

Local market insights

  • In Singapore, 90%* of employers offer supplemental health insurance to their workforce. (*based on 3rd-party market research from our partners)
  • Although the country has a public health system, supplemental health insurance provides employees with access to a wider range of options for providers and specialists, as well as significantly shorter wait times. Our plans also offer global coverage (excluding the US) to protect your employees when they are traveling outside their home country.

    • Our core benefits (which often include things like healthcare) are required in most countries where we hire. Because Remote is the employer of record, it’s important for us to offer the same core benefits to all employees in a country to ensure fair equity and non-discriminatory hiring practices, which protects your business and ours. Note that we do not add a markup on any benefits premiums or administration costs.

    If you'd like specific information about our benefits packages in Singapore, start onboarding your first employee with Remote today.

    For more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, download our Global Benefits Guide and share with the rest of your hiring team.

    Grow your team in Singapore with Remote

    Want to employ workers in Singapore? Companies hiring in Singapore are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

    Remote can employ team members in Singapore and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Singapore team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Singapore. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

    Risks of misclassification

    Singapore, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Singapore may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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    Transparent Pricing in Singapore

    Payroll

    29

    per employee/month
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    • Powerful, transparent international payroll
    • Simple self-service platform
    • Personalized support from dedicated specialists
    • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
    • Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution
    Contractor Management

    29

    per contractor/month
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    • Only pay for contractors you actively work with
    • Work with international contractors
    • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
    • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
    • Transparent payments with complete visibility
    Employer of Record

    699 599

    per contractor/month
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    • Hire without opening a local entity
    • Guided onboarding
    • Local payroll paid on time, every time
    • Built-in security and compliance
    • Flexible, localised benefits
    • Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
    • Dedicated experts for local support
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