Yes, a shareholder can. However, if it is a newly established company, it is important for the company to show that it is able to generate enough
Frequently Asked Questions : Immigration & Work Visa
Can an existing Employment Pass holder be a director of another company in Singapore?
No, if you are already holding an Employment Pass of a company, you cannot serve as a director of another company in Singapore.
Can a Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) holder start their own business in Singapore?
The Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) does not allow you to register a business in Singapore. The pass is intended for professionals who wish to be
Can a Personalised Employment Pass holder get a multiple journey visa?
Yes. A Multi Journey Visa can be given upon request at the time of the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) application. It enables the PEP holder to
Can I apply for a Letter of Consent prior to incorporating a Singapore company? Why do I need to appoint a resident director?
Only companies which are incorporated in Singapore can sponsor Letter of Consent (LOC) applications. All Singapore registered companies must have a
Can I apply for an Employment Pass prior to incorporating my Singapore company? Why do I need to appoint a resident director?
All Employment Pass applications can only be submitted once the Singapore company has been incorporated. In order to incorporate a Singapore company,
As a work visa holder, what is required when I submit my resignation from employment?
As a Work Visa holder (Work Permit, S-Pass, Employment Pass, EntrePass, Personalised Employment Pass), you are required to cancel your Work Visa along
Do foreign employees need to contribute to the CPF fund?
Foreigners on Singapore work passes such as Employment Pass, S Pass, etc. are exempted from CPF contributions in Singapore.
As an employer, what does the law require regarding employee resignations?
If your employee is a Singapore Citizen / Singapore Permanent Resident (PR), the resignation must be accepted as they have the right to resign at any