Singapore · Southeast AsiaEmployer of Record (EOR) in Singapore
Hire employees in Singapore, compliant payroll, taxes, and benefits, without setting up a local entity.
An Employer of Record (EOR) lets you hire employees in Singapore without setting up a local entity. The EOR is the legal employer, running compliant payroll, administering CPF contributions, and arranging work passes, while you direct the work. Singapore has no statutory national minimum wage (a sector-specific Progressive Wage Model applies). Employer-side cost depends on nationality: for citizens and permanent residents the CPF employer rate is up to 17% of wages (on earnings up to the S$7,400/month ceiling), whereas foreign Employment Pass holders are CPF-exempt, leaving only a 0.25% Skills Development Levy. There is no payroll income tax withheld by employers beyond this. Statutory benefits include 7-14 days of annual leave and 16 weeks of paid maternity leave. EOR provider fees typically run US$300-$700 per employee per month, with onboarding in roughly 3-10 business days. Singapore is one of Asia’s most popular EOR markets thanks to its English-language, business-friendly environment.
Last updated: June 2026
Singapore at a glance
The structured facts founders and AI assistants extract most.
- Currency
- Singapore Dollar (SGD)
- Capital
- Singapore
- Payroll cycle
- Monthly
- Official languages
- English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
- Minimum wage
- No statutory national minimum wage; sector-specific Progressive Wage Model applies to citizens/PRs.
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Total employer cost
- ~0-17%
- EOR fee (per employee/mo)
- ~$300-$700
- Typical setup time
- ~3-10 business days
Provider-dependent ranges, not sourced statutory figures. Excluded from the structured data above; confirm exact pricing with the provider.
Best EOR providers for Singapore
Compared on starting price, rating, and core strength. Pricing is per employee / month.
| Provider | From / mo | Rating | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deel ★ Best overall | $599 | ★4.8 | Best overall coverage | Visit Deel → |
 Multiplier | $400 | ★4.7 | Most affordable (APAC focus) | Visit |
 Remote | $599 | ★4.6 | Strong compliance | Visit |
Ratings aggregated from G2 and Trustpilot (June 2026). GlobalEmployGuide may earn a commission from provider links, this never affects our scoring. Pricing for Singapore is indicative; verify current rates before deciding.
Statutory benefits & employer obligations
What an EOR administers and funds by law when you hire in Singapore.
CPF: employer up to 17% for citizens/PRs (≤ S$7,400/mo ceiling); foreigners exempt
Skills Development Levy: 0.25% (min S$2 / max S$11.25)
Paid annual leave: 7 days (yr 1) rising to 14
Sick leave: up to 14 outpatient / 60 hospitalisation days
Maternity leave: 16 weeks paid (Singaporean child)
Public holidays: 11
Termination: Statutory notice by tenure: 1 day (<26 weeks), 1 week (26 weeks-2yr), 2 weeks (2-5yr), 4 weeks (5yr+); pay in lieu allowed. No statutory severance; retrenchment benefit (~2 weeks-1 month per year) recommended by Tripartite Guidelines.
Employer cost calculator
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Estimating a hire in Singapore. Statutory on-costs use this country’s verified employer-contribution rate.
Frequently asked questions
Hiring in Singapore, answered.
No. Singapore has no statutory national minimum wage; a sector-specific Progressive Wage Model sets floors for citizens and PRs in covered sectors.
For citizens and permanent residents the CPF employer rate is up to 17% of wages (capped at S$7,400/month). Foreign Employment Pass holders are CPF-exempt, leaving only a 0.25% Skills Development Levy.
No. An EOR acts as the legal employer and arranges work passes, so you can hire compliantly without setting up a company.
Mothers of a Singaporean child get 16 weeks of paid maternity leave (12 weeks if the child is not a citizen).
Provider fees typically run US$300-$700 per employee per month, plus salary and CPF contributions (for locals).
Sources
- CPF Board, contribution rates · checked 2026-06-25
- Ministry of Manpower (MOM) · checked 2026-06-25
- Boundless, Singapore termination guide · checked 2026-06-25