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Employer of Record (EOR) in Singapore

Hire senior fintech and AI talent in Singapore compliantly. CPF contributions, employment passes, and local contracts managed end-to-end.

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Why use an EOR in Singapore

01

No Local Entity

Skip months of legal setup and tens of thousands in registration fees. We are the legal employer in Singapore.

02

Full Compliance

Local labor law, social insurance, tax filings, and statutory benefits — all handled for you in Singapore.

03

Onboard in 24 Hours

Pre-vetted candidates ready to start in 5–10 business days. No waiting months for an entity to spin up.

04

Up to 75% Savings

Hire senior engineers at 60–75% lower cost than equivalent US salaries. No upfront fees, transparent monthly pricing.

We help companies save $103,000+ per hire

24 Hours

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4.9

avg client rating

200+

companies building with us

98%

talent retention rate

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Start onboarding talent in Singapore in just 24 hours

1

Share your talent needs

Tell us the role, stack, budget, and timeline. We will source pre-vetted candidates from our Singapore talent pool.

2

We become the legal employer

We handle compliant employment contracts and local labor laws through our owned entity in Singapore.

3

You manage the work, we handle the rest

You lead projects and assign tasks. Your Singapore team works your hours and integrates with your tools.

4

We take care of payroll, taxes, and compliance

From salary disbursement and taxes to benefits and social insurance, we handle everything according to Singapore regulations.

Singapore at a glance

Population

5.9M

Currency

SGD (Singapore Dollar)

Tech talent

15,000+ IT graduates per year

Top employers

Sea Group, Grab HQ, GIC, DBS, Razer

Employment Laws & Hiring Guide for Singapore

Working Hours

44 hours/week max for employees earning under SGD 4,500/mo. No cap for managers/execs.

Overtime Pay

150% for non-workmen earning under SGD 2,600/mo. No statutory OT for higher earners.

Probation Period

Typically 3–6 months. Not mandated by law but standard practice.

Leave Entitlements in Singapore

Leave Type
Entitlement
Annual Leave
7 days (1st year) to 14 days (8+ years). Pro-rated for part-time.
Sick Leave
14 days outpatient + 60 days hospitalization (after 6 months service).
Maternity Leave
16 weeks paid (government-funded for 3rd+ child). Must work 3 months before delivery.
Paternity Leave
2 weeks paid (government-funded).
Public Holidays
11 gazetted holidays. Extra day off if holiday falls on Sunday.

Notice Period

Per contract (typically 1–3 months). Default: 1 day if <26 weeks, up to 4 weeks.

Severance Pay

No statutory severance. Retrenchment benefit: 2 weeks–1 month per year (common practice).

Payroll & Tax in Singapore

Component
Details
Employer Contributions
CPF up to 17% (age-dependent). Skills Development Levy 0.25%.
Employee Contributions
CPF up to 20% (age-dependent, capped at SGD 6,800/mo ordinary wage).
Income Tax
Progressive 0%–24%. No capital gains tax. First SGD 20,000 at 0–2%.
Minimum Wage
No general minimum wage. Progressive Wage Model for specific sectors.
13th Month / Bonus
Not mandatory. Annual bonus (AWS) is common, typically 1–2 months.

Second Talent handles all of this for you

Payroll, taxes, social contributions, leave tracking, contracts, and termination compliance in Singapore. You focus on building your product. We handle the rest.

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Inside the EOR platform

One workspace for EOR in Singapore

Contracts, statutory benefits, payslips, leave, and monthly USD invoicing for your Singapore team. Every step lives in a single workspace your team and ours share.

  • Singapore-specific employment contracts auto-generated and e-signed
  • Statutory benefits, social insurance, and tax filings handled monthly
  • Leave tracking, payslips, and HR documents in one place
  • One USD invoice per month — no FX juggling, no local admin
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Sr. AI · LLM + RAG

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Avg AI fit

91/100

Time to shortlist

22 hrs

Replacement

Free

EOR in Singapore FAQs

What does an Employer of Record (EOR) do in Singapore?
An EOR acts as the legal employer of your team in Singapore, managing payroll, taxes, contracts, and labor compliance so you can hire without setting up a local entity.
How fast can I onboard employees in Singapore?
Most hires can be onboarded within 5–10 business days, depending on documentation. We handle local contracts and regulatory alignment from day one.
Do I maintain control over the work?
Absolutely. You direct work responsibilities, reporting lines, performance management, and team culture. We handle the legal and administrative backend.
How much does EOR in Singapore cost?
Our EOR fee is a transparent monthly amount on top of the engineer's salary. There are no upfront fees, no setup fees, and no hidden costs.
Can I offer localized benefits to my Singapore employees?
Yes. We administer local statutory benefits (health, leave, social insurance) plus any optional benefits you want to offer (private health, equipment stipends, learning budgets).

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