Key facts at a glance
Currency
SGD
Employer cost
≈ 17% (CPF, citizens)
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Probation
3–6 months
Notice period
1 day – 4 weeks by tenure
Annual leave
7–14 days by tenure
Working hours
44 hours / week
Capital
Singapore
What employers should know
- CPF contributions for citizens and PRs
- Work passes required for foreigners
- Regional HQ hub for APAC
Contracts
Employment contracts in Singapore should set out salary, hours (44 hours / week), probation (3–6 months) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.
Payroll & taxes
Payroll typically runs monthly in SGD. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 17% (CPF, citizens) of gross salary.
Leave & benefits
Employees are entitled to 7–14 days by tenure of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.
Termination
Notice is 1 day – 4 weeks by tenure. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.
Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.